Are you new to birding and want a beginner-friendly outing? Have you avoided nature activities because you are concerned that your body size or abilities may slow down a group and you will be left behind? Fear no more! Ample Movement director Andrea DiMaio and FBC birder Teresa Vincent will lead us through the Audubon Community Nature Center, on a walk of around 2 miles over varied terrain (meadow and woods, with some wood planking over marshy areas). We will walk at a slow pace, meeting the needs of all group members. Bird habitats will include deciduous trees, open water, and meadow. On previous walks we have seen a variety of ducks, heron, geese, and hawks. There is an observation tower to climb (optional) for a better view. Other interesting trail spottings include salamanders, ghost pipes, and a variety of fungi. It is a diverse and lovely walk with minimal elevation gain. Walk will be family-friendly, but please no pets. Latecomers can catch up if they text the leader that they are running late, and there will be opportunities to leave early if someone cannot stay the entire time.
Plentiful parking in a large parking lot with accessible paved spaces. Carpooling is possible–please indicate interest during sign-up.
