Starting Saturday,
February 8, 2014
local birding expert, Roger
Masse, will lead a series of six walks in southern RI to
learn about the many bird species that make their winter homes here.
These walks are open to anyone interested in birding, from the novice
to the expert. Past participants have greatly enjoyed
Roger's easy manner and wealth of knowledge.
In the winter we will visit some coastal areas to see
over wintering ducks and sea birds. In spring we'll look for
woodcocks and early spring migrants. Most walks are on easy trails,
but be prepared for cold weather. You must pre-register to find the
meeting location. Bring binoculars; field guides are optional. The
fee is $5 for WPWA members; $10 nonmembers.
February 8, Saturday, 9 am to
noon
BIRDING WALK #1 at Sachuest Point National Wildlife
Refuge, Middletown, RI.
March 1, Saturday, 9 am to noon
BIRDING WALK #2 at Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, RI.
March 22, Saturday, 9 am to noon
BIRDING WALK #3 at Trustom Pond National Wildlife
Refuge, Charlestown, RI.
April 12, Saturday, 8 am to 11 am
BIRDING WALK #4 at Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge,
Charlestown, RI.
April 19, Saturday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
BIRDING WALK #5 Woodcock Walk at Big River Management Area,
Coventry, RI.
May 3, Saturday, 8 am to 11 am
BIRDING WALK #6 at Great Swamp Management Area, West
Kingston, RI. It's Turkey Hunting Season. For this hike please be
sure to wear florescent orange and leave your turkey costumes at
home!
Other events this spring:
FLY-TYING CLASSES
On March 4, 11, 18, and 25, Tuesday, from 6:30 pm to 9
pm join WPWA volunteer and TU instructor, Jay Boyer, for a series of
four fly-tying lessons at the WPWA Campus that will get you ready for
fishing season. Each week Jay will demonstrate a different fly. Each
lesson is $10 for WPWA members; $15
non-members.
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