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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reflections on Pt. Pelee National Park, Ontario, Canada, May 6-10, 2010. New birding friends, a considerably improved life list (80 species first day, 20+ Warblers), mama Wild Turkey tending her eggs right off the trail, Great Horned Owl nestlings with mama's watchful eye closeby, people packed trails but serene times in the woods and on the beach, numerous stands of beautiful wildflowers, hanging out until dark to observe the American Woodcock's astounding mating display, a most amazing guide, a well organized trip...these are some of my thoughts as I reflect on my recent trip to Pt. Pelee with ASNV. What a great experience! Sharon McCracken ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To register for the following field trips: Contact ASNV at 703-438-6008 or
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. Trips fill up, so don't delay. In the unfortunate event you cannot attend your registered trip, please contact the ASNV office immediately. Others are eagerly awaiting an Audubon nature experience. Check out the area's birding hot spots you can visit any time. Twin Branches Nature Trail, Reston Joanne and David Bauer will lead this walk through stream valley and mature trees. Surprises often turn up here. The first part of the trail is rather steep and rocky downhill, so wear appropriate footwear. Getting there: From Reston Parkway, south of the Dulles Toll Rd., take Glade Dr. east to the intersection with Twin Branches. Park along Glade Dr. | Sunday, July 25 7:30 - 10:30AM | Sky Meadows State Park Join Ava Benami to look for the Red-headed Woodpeckers and other resident birds, plus butterflies and dragonflies. Getting there: Take Rt. 50 West to Rt. 17; turn left and look for the State Park sign. Or, from Rt. 66 West, take Rt. 17 north to the park entrance. There is an entrance fee. | Saturday, July 31 8:30 - 11:30AM | Snakeden Branch, Reston Gavin Small will lead this walk through the restored Snakeden Branch stream valley. Getting there: From Reston Parkway, go east on Glade Drive to the new Nature House. Park in the Nature House parking lot or along Glade Drive. | Sunday, August 15 7:30-10:30AM | Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware Join Larry Meade to look for migrating shorebirds on the refuge and in surrounding areas. Meet Larry at the refuge visitor center at 9:00 AM. Return home by early evening. Bring lunch, water, insect repellent, sunhat, binoculars and scope if you have one. Limit 20. Registration required. Call the ASNV office at 703-438-6008 or email
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Questions? Call Larry at (H)703-206-9030 or (C)571-275-2523 or email
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. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Please call Carol Hadlock, 703-43707451, or email
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if you would like help in arranging a carpool. The trip should take about 2 ½ hours from the Fairfax area. Cars should leave their meeting place no later than 6:00 AM. When we have a participant list, we will try to arrange a couple of convenient meeting places. Getting there: Take Rt. 50 across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Go north on Rt. 301. Turn right at Rt. 300. At Kenton, DE, go right on Rt. 42 to Leipsic. Go left on Rt. 9 to the entrance to the refuge. | Saturday, August 28 All Day |
Recurring Field Trips Several parks in the area have established year-round weekly field trips, including: | Location | Time | Leader |
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Butterfly and Dragonfly Surveys, Occoquan Bay NWR Details Here | Fridays, 8:30 - noon | Jim Waggener | Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve | 2nd Saturday every month, 8:00 AM | Various | Dyke Marsh | Sundays, 8:00am | Various | | Eakin Park | Mondays, 7:00 a.m. March-Nov., 7:30 a.m. Dec - Feb | Carolyn Williams | | Great Falls, Virginia | Sundays, 8:00am | Various | Huntley Meadows Park | Mondays, 7:00am | Andy Higgs | Occoquan & Meadowood Wildlife Surveys Details Here | Wednesday mornings | Jim Waggener | Prince William Forest Park
| Every weekend in spring and early summer
| See details at www.nps.gov/prwi
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