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Thursday June 21, 9:00-11:00 AM
Kayak Birding on Brickyard Pond
Barrington
Join us for a fun kayaking and birding experience. Brickyard pond is an 84 acre pond in Barrington, largely bordered by Veterans Memorial Park. Despite its suburban setting it feels surprisingly wild. The pond has many coves to poke into and islands to paddle around.
We will use the put-in is on the west side of the pond accessed by Legion Way off of Middle Highway. There is a paved parking lot and a boat ramp consisting of the natural gravel shoreline. Black Crowned Night herons, Green and Great Blue herons, and nesting Osprey can be seen here along with other water fowl and songbirds. This will be an easy paddle – no currents.
Additional Information: You must bring your own kayak along with life jacket. It's also a good idea to bring binoculars, water, hat, sun block and insect repellent. One extra kayak is available but must be arranged ahead of time with the leader
Meeting Location: We will use the put-in is on the west side of the pond accessed by Legion Way off of Middle Highway. There is a paved parking lot and a boat ramp consisting of the natural gravel shoreline (click here for google map directions). We suggest getting to the pond before 9:00 am to facilitate unloading of kayaks and put in.
Leaders: Phil Tetreault (401-741--0030) & Jana Hesser (401-662-7520)
Saturday June 30, 7:00-10:00 AM
Breeding Birds at Nicholas Farm Management Area
Coventry
Nestled against the the border of Conneticut way out in western Coverenty, Nicholas Farm Management Area hosts a wide diversity of habitats and an extensive list breeding bird species. We will explore the trail network in search of breeding birds to be recorded for the Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas..
Meeting Location: We will meet at the main parking area off Nicholas Road (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Matt Schenck- mschenckee@gmail.com
Kayak Birding on Brickyard Pond
Barrington
Join us for a fun kayaking and birding experience. Brickyard pond is an 84 acre pond in Barrington, largely bordered by Veterans Memorial Park. Despite its suburban setting it feels surprisingly wild. The pond has many coves to poke into and islands to paddle around.
We will use the put-in is on the west side of the pond accessed by Legion Way off of Middle Highway. There is a paved parking lot and a boat ramp consisting of the natural gravel shoreline. Black Crowned Night herons, Green and Great Blue herons, and nesting Osprey can be seen here along with other water fowl and songbirds. This will be an easy paddle – no currents.
Additional Information: You must bring your own kayak along with life jacket. It's also a good idea to bring binoculars, water, hat, sun block and insect repellent. One extra kayak is available but must be arranged ahead of time with the leader
Meeting Location: We will use the put-in is on the west side of the pond accessed by Legion Way off of Middle Highway. There is a paved parking lot and a boat ramp consisting of the natural gravel shoreline (click here for google map directions). We suggest getting to the pond before 9:00 am to facilitate unloading of kayaks and put in.
Leaders: Phil Tetreault (401-741--0030) & Jana Hesser (401-662-7520)
Saturday June 30, 7:00-10:00 AM
Breeding Birds at Nicholas Farm Management Area
Coventry
Nestled against the the border of Conneticut way out in western Coverenty, Nicholas Farm Management Area hosts a wide diversity of habitats and an extensive list breeding bird species. We will explore the trail network in search of breeding birds to be recorded for the Rhode Island Breeding Bird Atlas..
Meeting Location: We will meet at the main parking area off Nicholas Road (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Matt Schenck- mschenckee@gmail.com