Are you interested in bird watching or are you a seasoned \nveteran at the hobby? We are putting \ntogether several hikes that we hope will illustrate the changes that occur in \nour native plants as well as in our bird species that are in the area around \nWickiup during this transitional period. \nUnder normal circumstances we would expect a few of the \nsummer songbird visitors during the earlier hike and with normal migrations we \nwould expect the 2nd hike to be heavy with these birds moving \nthrough. Going along on both hikes \nshould be a super way to catch some of these beautiful birds as they pass \nthrough, with some species sticking around to nest locally.
\n\nAccompanying you on the hike will be Wendy VanDeWalle, a long-time \nbirder who works as a part-time Avian Biologist for an environmental consulting \ncompany. Wendy can show people how to use EBird application to keep track of \ntheir bird sightings. Your other host will be a Naturalist, who \nwill provide commentary on plants and other life along the way as well. We will gather in front of the building near \nthe kiosk and will hike together from 8:30 to 10:30 AM each day. Participants should plan for muddy trails and \nfor possible briars and thorns should one wander off trail. This hike is sponsored by LCCD and by the \nIowa Ornithologists Union. We look \nforward to seeing you there! This event is free, but registration is required.
SUMMARY:My County Parks - Bird Walk with Wendy, Part 1 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR