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| Mecklenburg Audubon field trips are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please remember to contact the Field Trip Leader to let him/her know you are coming. This will insure that you are notified of any changes in meeting locations/times and/or cancellations. Plus it is less likely they will leave without you. Please read this Bird Walk guidelines. |
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| February Field Trips |
| Saturday, February 2, 2008: Reedy Creek Nature Preserve |
| 1/2 Day Afternoon - Easy |
Leader: Laura Domingo |
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| Join Laura Domingo at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve for an afternoon of winter birding in this wonderful varied habitat of hardwood forest, ponds, and well maintained trails. |
| Follow the signs from the park entrance off Rocky River Road to the Nature center where we will meet at 1 PM. For more info or to let Laura know you are coming, contact her at the park office - 704-598-8857. |
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| Saturday, February 9, 2008: Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge |
| Full Day - Moderate |
Leader: Ron Clark |
Directions |
| It has been a number of years since we made a trek south to do winter bird walk at the Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge close to McBee, SC. |
| We will reacquaint ourselves with this 46,000 acre refuge of pine forest habitat along with its many ponds and seepage bogs. In addition to the 8 mile long wildlife drive, there are observation towers, photo blinds and many unpaved but serviceable roads that crisscross the refuge. The endangered red- cockaded woodpecker resides here along with numerous wild turkeys. |
| Join Ron Clark to explore this unique habitat. Be sure and pack a lunch long with water and snacks as amenities are minimal. For those wanting to carpool, meet at Earth Fare off of Ballantyne Commons Parkway parking lot at 7 AM. |
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| Thursday, February 14, 2008: Wintering Waterfowl |
| 1/2 Day - Moderate |
Leader: Dave Lovett |
Directions |
| During December Christmas count, we found some good wintering waterfowl at the McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Rea Construction Quarry, and floodplains on the back side of lower McAlpine Creek. |
| For this outing we will visit these spots along with an active heronry, which should be gearing up for the new nesting season as marked by Valentines Day. |
| Meet at 8:30 AM at the Starbucks located in the Bi-Lo shopping center on the corner of Park Road and HWY 51. Contact Dave Lovett 704-507-7677 birdsalot@webtv.net if you plan on coming. |
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| Saturday, February 16, 2008: Evergreen Nature Preserve |
| 1/2 Day - Moderate |
Leaders: Larry & Louise Barden |
Directions |
| Winter birding at Evergreen Nature Preserve always gives me some memorable moments including hunting cooper hawks, bushes dripping with cedar waxwings, and fox sparrows feeding in a clearing. Add memories like these to your birding adventures by joining the Bardens this Saturday for a walk thru this delightful urban preserve. |
| Meet at 8:30 AM in the Winterfield Elementary School parking lot . |
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| Friday, February 22, 2008: Woodcock Walk |
| Evening - Easy |
Park and Rec Field Trip |
Directions |
| Join the folks of Mecklenburg Park and Recreation Department at Cowan's Ford for a dusk woodcock prowl. This is a rite-of-passage all dedicated birders must experience. Woodcocks, usually difficult to observe, should be performing their annual mating rituals this evening. Add this bird to your life list. |
| Pre-registration is a must and there is a nominal participation fee ($4) for adults for more info or to register call the center at 704-875-1391. |
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| Saturday, February 23, 2008: Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge |
| Full Day - Moderate |
Leader: Ron Clark |
Directions |
| Pleasant birding surprises are the order of the day at this piedmont refuge located just north of Wadesboro, N.C. During this years Christmas count unusual finds included trumpeter swans, snow geese, lark and white-crowned sparrows, osprey and an immense flock of mixed blackbirds-truly a visual and vocal highlight! |
Join Ron Clark for a day exploring the many parts of the refuge culminating in a stop at the reservoir for water birds. Pack a lunch, snacks, and water as facilities are minimal.
We will meet at the Windsor Square McDonalds off Independence at 7 AM. |
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