With the spring and summer birds gone, it’s now time for us to turn our attention to the incredible arriving waterfowl!
Join us for the first waterfowl walk of the season! In this session, participants will walk the trails around Capitol Lake searching and identifying the waterfowl we see, like Mallards, wood ducks, wigeons, geese, buffleheads, pintails, and more! This session is welcome to beginning birders and experts alike!
Brand new to birding? No problem! We’ll help you get started. Waterfowl are a great way to “dive” in because they sit still long enough for us to notice their colors, shapes, and behaviors, plants have dropped their leaves for better visibility, and we can view them out on the water!
We will do a slow walk on the flat, paved trail, covering up to 1.5-2 miles. Free parking and flush toilets available at the trailhead.
What should participants bring on this outing?
Rain gear and comfortable layers for all weather conditions
Waterproof boots / comfortable footwear
Water / snacks if desired
Binoculars (if you have some)
Field guides / note pads (optional for additional study)
Download the Merlin birding app (Free, but great resource!)
This class is free, but please RSVP so we can send a friendly reminder email when the date is getting near the class!