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USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Walk
Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Join Bill and Robin for a morning bird walk!
PVAS Host: Bill Telfair, Robin Johnson
Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and limited to 10 participants.
Stroll with the birds and other PVAS bird enthusiasts at the USGS center in Leetown! Birders of all experience levels are welcome to join us as we get to know the sights and sounds of our resident birds and some visitors on their migratory paths. The property has a mix of open ponds and woods, with excellent wetland quality and diverse bird species! Click here to see a list of birds observed at this location in November!
- Walking Distance: ~ 1 mile
- Pace: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
- Exposure: Very little to no shade.
- Terrain: Asphalt, gravel, and mowed grass. The route is generally flat.
- Restroom: No on-site restrooms are available.
- Parking/Where to Meet: Park in the lot along Reservoir Rd here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FmsL7ZBdT6YybPFF7. The group will assemble near the parking area along Reservoir Rd.
- What to Bring: Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring along drinking water. Bring binoculars and/or a camera if you have them!
About Bill: Bill has been birding since he was 8 years old. He has been on EBird since 2003, with a life list of 1,820 and a US list over 500. He has participated in Christmas Birds counts in both CA and WV, as well as the C&O bird count for 10 years.
About Robin: Robin works for the US Geological Survey Eastern Ecological Science Center.
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