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USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Summer Bird Walk
Sunday, August 11 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Join Bob Dean & Heather Walsh for a morning bird walk at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center!
PVAS Host: Bob Dean, Heather Walsh
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!
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes and bring along drinking water.
Pace: Leisurely (meandering, many breaks to stop and observe)
Terrain: The route is generally flat, with some gradual hills.
Distance: Less than 1 mile
About Bob: Bob is a retired carpenter looking for a few good birds and orchids!
About Heather: Heather Walsh has worked at the EESC for 17 years as a fish biologist. Her research focus is to better understand how environmental changes affect the health of wild fish and what that could mean from a human perspective. She is also a member of PVAS and enjoys birding as a pastime.
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