WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, HOWEVER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Trip Leader: Sandy Sagalkin 

This event is free and open to the public, however, in order to follow the best practice guidelines, registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Please register below and note the following guidelines:

• Registration is required and limited to 12 participants (if you can no longer attend, please notify admin@potomacaudubon.org so that others may attend).
• Outdoor only (no bathrooms will be available)
• Masks must be worn when physical distancing can not be practiced
• Respect the 6 feet+ apart/physical distancing guidelines
• If you are sick or have been sick within the past two weeks (or been around anyone else that is sick), please stay home.
• A reminder from eBird to please bird mindfully: https://ebird.org/news/please-bird-mindfully

Join PVAS on a Mother’s Day Bird Walk at Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area

Meeting Location: Parking lot at boat launch (Click here to view exact location via Google Maps)

Join Sandy Sagalkin for a Mother’s Day bird walk at Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area!

The walk will cover approximately 3 miles over mostly level ground, although some hilly, uneven terrain will be encountered. The trail can also be wet and muddy during the spring season, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Bird species expected to be seen include spring migrants passing through our area and returning summer breeding birds. These include Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstarts, Prothonotary Warblers, Yellow-Breasted Chats, White Eyed Vireos, and other migrants.

Participants should also bring drinking water, a snack and insect repellent. Binoculars will be available.

Click here for more information on birding at Shannondale Springs WMA. For further information, please feel free to contact Krista Hawley at adultprograms@potomacuaudbon.org or 681-252-1387.