Join Potomac Valley Master Naturalists, JP Miller and Kris Phillips, for a bird walk along some of the trails at Eidolon Preserve.

PVAS Host: Kris Phillips, JP Miller

Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. This program has a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 15 participants.

We will explore some of this secluded preserve during the last couple of hours of sunlight to look and listen for birds preparing for their evening. Some species we may observe include a Yellow-bellied Cuckoo, Eastern Towhee, Scarlet Tanager, Eastern Wood-pewee, Cedar Waxwing, American Redstart and if we are lucky, a Cerulean Warbler. The Full Moon Walk at Eidolon will begin after this bird walk (learn more here). Anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills.

• Walking Distance: We will walk approximately 2 miles through the woods along paths with some uphill and downhill portions.
• Pace/Activities: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop) to Moderate. There will be time to stop, look and listen throughout the walk.
• Exposure: Forested/dense canopy cover or open field
• Terrain: Hard ground/hiking trail – though depending on conditions some areas of the trail may be wet/soggy. Steep in some areas.
• Restroom: There is a port-o-pot located at the parking lot.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Meet in the parking lot inside the gate at 6 pm.
• What to Bring: Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for walking on uneven paths. Dress for the weather, and bring water and snacks. Bring a pair of binoculars for better viewing of the birds. Any type of binoculars will help. We will have a couple of pairs of binoculars for people to borrow. You may also want to consider installing free birding apps creating by the Cornell Lab or Ornithology to your mobile device: 1) Merlin (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/) and 2) eBird (https://ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile/).

Register Here!

Registration will remain open until the start of the program.

If the required minimum # of people do not register by 4 pm the evening prior, the program will be cancelled.

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About Kris: Kris is a Potomac Valley Master Naturalist and enjoys birding, gardening and cooking. She has been participating in the MD and DC Breeding Bird Atlas, which is wrapping up its fifth and final year.

About JP: JP is a Potomac Valley Master Naturalist and enjoys birding wherever he finds himself. He has been participating in the MD and DC Breeding Bird Atlas as he advocates for awareness and stewardship of the natural world.

Photo courtesy of JP Miller.