Birds of Forest and Fields walk in honor of International Migratory Bird Day

The Daily American
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SOMERSET ― The Somerset Conservancy will host a Birds of Forest and Fields walk May 11 in honor of International Migratory Bird Day. It will start at 8 a.m. at 174 Craig Road (entrance of Kimberly Run Natural Area) on the Blue Trail to search for forest birds.

At about 9:30-10 a.m. the group will drive over to the Menser addition, 583 Menser Road, to KRNA to walk around one of the fields to search for more open country birds. This is usually the peak of migration, and with a little help from the weather they hope to see or hear 30 to 40 or more bird species.

The host for the walk will be Jeff Payne, with perhaps some other local birders. Sturdy walking shoes, binoculars (a couple of spares will be available), insect repellent, and a bottle of water are recommended. Those interested can participate in the whole walk or either half as desired.

RSVP by May 9 to somersetconservancyevents@gmail.com so they know how many are coming and can contact you in case of last-minute changes.

Upcoming events:

  • May 11 Spring Bird Walk (World Migratory Bird Migration Day)

  • May TBA Spring Flower Walk

  • June 22 Longest Day of the Year Hike at Mensers

  • August TBA Moth Collection

  • September TBA Fall Flower Walk

This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Somerset Conservancy hosting migratory bird walk May 11