Building Better Birders - hike at Fontana Woodland

Event Summary

Birding is a hobby that can be done looking through windows at home or climbing cliffs. You can bird using expensive equipment or none at all. Birders of all skill levels are encouraged to attend this workshop, which focusses on songbirds. Join guest speaker Kelly McKay at Fontana Park for a day of guided birding opportunities. Participate in one or all activities – for you to decide. Funding for workshop was provided by the Resource Enhancement and Protection - Conservation Education Program (REAP-CEP) and conducted by Kelly McKay (BioEco Research and Monitoring Center), with assistance from Mark Roberts, Brian Ritter, and James Wiebler (Nahant Marsh Ed. Center). Visit buildingbetterbirders.com for more information about the history of the workshops.

6 - 8 a.m. - Bird hike around Fontana woodland to hear and view songbirds

8:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Bird hike around Otter Creek and Fontana Reservoir

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Powerpoint presentation about songbirds

1 - 3:30 p.m. - Bird hike at Ham Marsh

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Special Events