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Thursday May 9, 2019, 8:00-10:00 am
Bird Walk at Cumberland Land Trust: High Rock Farm
Cumberland
Join us at this Cumberland Land Trust property for a 2-hour exploration. The preserve has a variety of habitats: woods, field with brushy margins, power line. We expect to find a variety of warblers, vireos, sparrows, flycatchers, and orioles and, we hope, some surprises.
Conditions: The trails are somewhat rocky, with a small climb up the power line, but nothing very strenuous. Heavy rain cancels walk.
Directions: High Rock Farm is located on Scott Road in Cumberland. From I-295 exit 20 (Rt. 122) go south a short distance, just past Rt. 116, and turn left on Scott Rd. Look for the Cumberland Land Trust Outdoor Environmental Education Center (OEEC), which is adjacent to High Rock Farm. The OEEC is at the overhead crossing power lines, approximately 1/4 mile North of the I-295 overpass on Scott Rd. (click here for google maps directions) There is a parking area for several cars at the OEEC. There is also parking along the west side of the road.
Leaders: Dave Gumbley -- 401-658-5093 or dmgcri@verizon.net and Don Heitzmann -- 774-991-1112 or dheitzmann@dovetl.com
Friday, May 10, 7:00-10:00 am
Bird Walk at Swan Point Cemetery
Providence
This is a great time to explore one of the best warbler migration spots in Southern New England. In addition to the warblers, there is always a nice assortment of vireos, flycatchers, thrushes and more.
Meeting Location: We will meet on the lawn area just outside the main gate (click here for google maps directions). Please park along the main road before or after the apron that leads to the gate.
Leader: Dan Berard - DJBerard84@gmail.com
Saturday, May 11, 6:30-12:00 pm
36th Annual Conanicut Island Spring Bird Count
Jamestown
Join the dedicate team of birders that gathers every May to count the warblers, vireos, thrushes, and flycatchers that stop on Conanicut Island, as part of the only organized spring bird count in Rhode Island.
Meeting Location: Jamestown Police Station
Compilers: Candy Powell (401-43-1492) & Wayne Munns (401-569-5604)
Tuesday, May 14th
The Nature Conservancy Birding Challenge
TNC preserves statewide
The Rhode Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is looking for help counting the birds as part of the annual "TNC Birding Challenge". Participant's will tally species at various properties across Rhode Island to help compile a state list that can be compared to other participating state chapters.
Registration: Anyone looking to participate should contact Tim Mooney (tmooney@tnc.org)
Saturday, May 18th, 7:00 am
Bird Walk at Miantonomi Park
Newport
Miantonomi could be considered southern Rhode Island's answer to Swan Point Cemetery. We will walk the park in search of newly arrived neotropical migrants and possible rarities.
Conditions: The dirt trails are generally easy though there are some steep portions. 1 – 1.5 miles walking. Heavy rain cancels walk.
Meeting Location: Meet at 7:00 am at the playing field on the east side of the park, parking along the Hillside Ave. (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Wayne Munns (wrmunnsjr@gmail.com)
Sunday, May 19, 11:00 am
Arcadia Management Area with the Paskamansett Bird Club
Richmond, Hopkinton, Exeter & West Greenwich
At 14,000 acres Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area and holds a wide variety of habitats and a huge list of breeding species. Join our neighbors from the Paskamansett Bird Club as we carpool along the various Arcadia access roads through 4 towns and two counties in search of migrating warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. We will make stops to explore some "off the beaten path" trails along the way as well so make sure to bring your shoes for hiking on uneven terrain.
Other Considerations: Participant's must wear a florescent orange safety vest as per the RI DEM requirements during the spring Turkey hunting season.
Meeting location: Lower Roaring Brook parking area across the street from Browning Mill Pond (Click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Matt Schenck (mschenckee@gmail.com)
Friday, May 31, 9:00 am
Bird Walk at Burlingame Reservoir
Glocester
Nestled in the woods of Durfee Hill Management Area in Glocester the trails around Burlingame Reservoir are home to variety of breeding species of Warblers, Vireos, and Flycatchers. Join Jan St. Jean a local block coordinator for the RI breeding bird atlas in searching for signs of breeding birds.
Other Considerations: Participant's must wear a florescent orange safety vest as per the RI DEM requirements during the spring Turkey hunting season.
Meeting Location: Meet at the parking area along route 44 (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Jan St. Jean (dlsaint@aol.com)
Bird Walk at Cumberland Land Trust: High Rock Farm
Cumberland
Join us at this Cumberland Land Trust property for a 2-hour exploration. The preserve has a variety of habitats: woods, field with brushy margins, power line. We expect to find a variety of warblers, vireos, sparrows, flycatchers, and orioles and, we hope, some surprises.
Conditions: The trails are somewhat rocky, with a small climb up the power line, but nothing very strenuous. Heavy rain cancels walk.
Directions: High Rock Farm is located on Scott Road in Cumberland. From I-295 exit 20 (Rt. 122) go south a short distance, just past Rt. 116, and turn left on Scott Rd. Look for the Cumberland Land Trust Outdoor Environmental Education Center (OEEC), which is adjacent to High Rock Farm. The OEEC is at the overhead crossing power lines, approximately 1/4 mile North of the I-295 overpass on Scott Rd. (click here for google maps directions) There is a parking area for several cars at the OEEC. There is also parking along the west side of the road.
Leaders: Dave Gumbley -- 401-658-5093 or dmgcri@verizon.net and Don Heitzmann -- 774-991-1112 or dheitzmann@dovetl.com
Friday, May 10, 7:00-10:00 am
Bird Walk at Swan Point Cemetery
Providence
This is a great time to explore one of the best warbler migration spots in Southern New England. In addition to the warblers, there is always a nice assortment of vireos, flycatchers, thrushes and more.
Meeting Location: We will meet on the lawn area just outside the main gate (click here for google maps directions). Please park along the main road before or after the apron that leads to the gate.
Leader: Dan Berard - DJBerard84@gmail.com
Saturday, May 11, 6:30-12:00 pm
36th Annual Conanicut Island Spring Bird Count
Jamestown
Join the dedicate team of birders that gathers every May to count the warblers, vireos, thrushes, and flycatchers that stop on Conanicut Island, as part of the only organized spring bird count in Rhode Island.
Meeting Location: Jamestown Police Station
Compilers: Candy Powell (401-43-1492) & Wayne Munns (401-569-5604)
Tuesday, May 14th
The Nature Conservancy Birding Challenge
TNC preserves statewide
The Rhode Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is looking for help counting the birds as part of the annual "TNC Birding Challenge". Participant's will tally species at various properties across Rhode Island to help compile a state list that can be compared to other participating state chapters.
Registration: Anyone looking to participate should contact Tim Mooney (tmooney@tnc.org)
Saturday, May 18th, 7:00 am
Bird Walk at Miantonomi Park
Newport
Miantonomi could be considered southern Rhode Island's answer to Swan Point Cemetery. We will walk the park in search of newly arrived neotropical migrants and possible rarities.
Conditions: The dirt trails are generally easy though there are some steep portions. 1 – 1.5 miles walking. Heavy rain cancels walk.
Meeting Location: Meet at 7:00 am at the playing field on the east side of the park, parking along the Hillside Ave. (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Wayne Munns (wrmunnsjr@gmail.com)
Sunday, May 19, 11:00 am
Arcadia Management Area with the Paskamansett Bird Club
Richmond, Hopkinton, Exeter & West Greenwich
At 14,000 acres Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area and holds a wide variety of habitats and a huge list of breeding species. Join our neighbors from the Paskamansett Bird Club as we carpool along the various Arcadia access roads through 4 towns and two counties in search of migrating warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. We will make stops to explore some "off the beaten path" trails along the way as well so make sure to bring your shoes for hiking on uneven terrain.
Other Considerations: Participant's must wear a florescent orange safety vest as per the RI DEM requirements during the spring Turkey hunting season.
Meeting location: Lower Roaring Brook parking area across the street from Browning Mill Pond (Click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Matt Schenck (mschenckee@gmail.com)
Friday, May 31, 9:00 am
Bird Walk at Burlingame Reservoir
Glocester
Nestled in the woods of Durfee Hill Management Area in Glocester the trails around Burlingame Reservoir are home to variety of breeding species of Warblers, Vireos, and Flycatchers. Join Jan St. Jean a local block coordinator for the RI breeding bird atlas in searching for signs of breeding birds.
Other Considerations: Participant's must wear a florescent orange safety vest as per the RI DEM requirements during the spring Turkey hunting season.
Meeting Location: Meet at the parking area along route 44 (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Jan St. Jean (dlsaint@aol.com)