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NOTE: All fieldtrips meet at Coffee Call (I-10 and College Drive in Baton Rouge)
unless otherwise stated and are open to the public. There are no
fees. Unless otherwise noted, call Jeff Harris at 225-571-3895
during business hours or by email at Jeffrey.Harris@ars.usda.gov or fieldtrips@braudubon.org to pre-register.
We recommend that you bring a hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and insect repellent on trips -- and of course, your binoculars!
March 2010
Please join our leader Jeff Harris for a field trip to the Tunica Hills WMA on Thursday, March
18, 2010.
This will be a transition period in which we will still see some winter
residents as well as some new arrivals. We are likely to see some returning
warblers, which include Yellow-throated, Prothonotary, Worm-eating, Hooded,
Tennessee, and Black-and-White, Northern Parula, and Louisiana Waterthrush.
Great Crested Flycatcher, Yellow-throated Vireo, and Summer Tanager are also
possible. We will likely walk 2-3 miles, and the route will include a
couple of steep hills, and a portion of the path will follow the middle of a
sandy creek bed (so bring waterproof shoes or boots). Also, remember to
bring the basics: food, water and insect repellent. We will meet at Coffee
Call in Baton Rouge, and depart at 6:30 AM. It takes over an hour to reach
the WMA, but we can stop in St. Francisville if a restroom break is needed
(there are really no other places beyond this point for services). Please
remember that a valid fishing license or wildlife stamp is necessary to
enter the WMA. Looking forward to good weather and a fun outing! Everyone
is invited to join. Please inform me at least 1 week prior if you want to
participate. Thanks.
Area
Birding Festivals and Events
Go to www.birdlouisiana.com
to find out about statewide and regional birding festivals.
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