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Friday May 4, 8:00-10:00 am
Brickyard Pond with the Barrington Library
Barrington
The Ocean State Bird Club is once again partnering with the Barrington Public Library to bring a bird walk to the East Bay! We’ll walk the road to the pond where we hope to see returning osprey and wading birds, cormorants and ducks, and possibly a bald eagle. Then we'll explore the wooded trails for song birds, and hopefully find some early arriving migrants.
Meeting Location: Meet at the gate to the park entrance next to the YMCA (click here for google maps directions)
Registration: Registration is required (click here to register)
Leader: Mike Kieron - mikekieron@gmail.com
Saturday May 5, 7:00 am
Miantonomi Park
Newport
Celebrate the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's global big day at one of Rhode Island's premiere migrant traps. Miantonomi Park could be considered southern Rhode Island's answer to Swan Point Cemetery as the 30 acre park in Newport's busy north end is an oasis for migrant songbirds. 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 sections. 1 – 1.5 miles walking. Heavy rain cancels walk.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the playing field on the east side of the park, parking along Hillside Ave (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Wayne Munns wrmunnsjr@gmail.com
Thursday May 10, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
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.
Meeting Location: 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. There is a parking area for several cars at the OEEC (click here for google maps directions). 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 11, 7:00-10:00 am
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 19, 7:00 am morning walk
Arcadia Management Area- Pine Top
West Greenwich
At 14,00 acres Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area and holds a wide variety of habitats. Join us in exploring a portion of extensive trail system. Along the way we will search for early migrants and forest specialist. Participants should plan to walk at least 2 miles on uneven terrain.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the parking area at the intersection of Escoheag Hill Rd. & Falls River Rd. and (click here for google maps directions).
Leader: Matt Schenck - mschenckee@gmail.com
Wednesday May 23, 6:30 pm
Birds & Beers at Whaler's Brewing Company
South Kingstown
Join members for an evening of bird centered conversations and stories at Whaler's Brewing Company. Whaler's was voted the "Best Brewery in Rhode Island" in 2017 by Rhode Island Monthly, as well as "Rhode Island Brewery of the Year" at the New York International Beer Competition. Enjoy full pours of any of their six beers on tap or try a flight of three or six samples.
Additional Information: Participants are responsible for their own purchases, The tap room does not sell food but they have a list of local restaurants that deliver to the brewery on their website (click here for more info on Whaler's).
Brickyard Pond with the Barrington Library
Barrington
The Ocean State Bird Club is once again partnering with the Barrington Public Library to bring a bird walk to the East Bay! We’ll walk the road to the pond where we hope to see returning osprey and wading birds, cormorants and ducks, and possibly a bald eagle. Then we'll explore the wooded trails for song birds, and hopefully find some early arriving migrants.
Meeting Location: Meet at the gate to the park entrance next to the YMCA (click here for google maps directions)
Registration: Registration is required (click here to register)
Leader: Mike Kieron - mikekieron@gmail.com
Saturday May 5, 7:00 am
Miantonomi Park
Newport
Celebrate the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's global big day at one of Rhode Island's premiere migrant traps. Miantonomi Park could be considered southern Rhode Island's answer to Swan Point Cemetery as the 30 acre park in Newport's busy north end is an oasis for migrant songbirds. 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 sections. 1 – 1.5 miles walking. Heavy rain cancels walk.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the playing field on the east side of the park, parking along Hillside Ave (click here for google maps directions)
Leader: Wayne Munns wrmunnsjr@gmail.com
Thursday May 10, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
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.
Meeting Location: 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. There is a parking area for several cars at the OEEC (click here for google maps directions). 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 11, 7:00-10:00 am
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 19, 7:00 am morning walk
Arcadia Management Area- Pine Top
West Greenwich
At 14,00 acres Arcadia Management Area is Rhode Island’s largest recreational area and holds a wide variety of habitats. Join us in exploring a portion of extensive trail system. Along the way we will search for early migrants and forest specialist. Participants should plan to walk at least 2 miles on uneven terrain.
Meeting Location: We will meet at the parking area at the intersection of Escoheag Hill Rd. & Falls River Rd. and (click here for google maps directions).
Leader: Matt Schenck - mschenckee@gmail.com
Wednesday May 23, 6:30 pm
Birds & Beers at Whaler's Brewing Company
South Kingstown
Join members for an evening of bird centered conversations and stories at Whaler's Brewing Company. Whaler's was voted the "Best Brewery in Rhode Island" in 2017 by Rhode Island Monthly, as well as "Rhode Island Brewery of the Year" at the New York International Beer Competition. Enjoy full pours of any of their six beers on tap or try a flight of three or six samples.
Additional Information: Participants are responsible for their own purchases, The tap room does not sell food but they have a list of local restaurants that deliver to the brewery on their website (click here for more info on Whaler's).
