For the Birds

Looking for some outdoor entertainment this weekend?? Take a look at these upcoming events from the Audubon Greenwich.

Saturday, October 17
Autumn Migration Bird Walk: Fairchild Sanctuary
7:00-8:45 am
Join us to seek out the flood of migrants heading for the tropics as well as other species arriving from the north to spend the winter with us. Bring binoculars and hiking shoes. Loaner binoculars may be available. No fee or RSVP required. Meet at the Fairchild parking area on North Porchuck Road in Greenwich. Contact the Nature Store at x221 for more information.

Saturday, October 17
TRIP: Hook Mountain Hawk Watch
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Travel with us to this mountaintop viewpoint across the Hudson with excellent hawk watching and spectacular views across the autumn landscape. Involves moderate half mile hike uphill. Bring binoculars, hat, sunscreen, lunch, water bottle, hiking shoes. Ages: 8 & up. RSVP with Ted at x230.

Sunday, October 18
TRIP: Cove Island Park Bird Sanctuary
8:00-11:00 am
Visit this seaside park in search of migrating sparrows and shorebirds, at this birding hotspot in Stamford, CT. Meet at Audubon Greenwich to carpool by 8 am or call ahead and meet the group in Wilton. Ages: 8 & up. RSVP required. Call Brian at x221.

(photo from mikebaird, flickr.com)