Birdwatching or birding is a popular hobby for nature enthusiasts, and the name means exactly what it says:  going outside to enjoy watching birds. But birding isn't just about watching, it's also about listening and that's exactly what we will focus on for this birding experience!

You don’t need to be an avid birder to notice that birds make a wide variety of sounds. Some of these sounds are gentle and pleasant, while others can be abrupt and jarring. Bird sounds can be divided into two main categories: songs and calls. Learning to listen to birds takes patience and practice. It may seem an impossible task, but it’s not as difficult as you might think.

Come join Common Ground member and bird enthusiast Angie Holt for a morning of birding!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

WHAT TO BRING:

- Please wear whatever you will feel most comfortable in. If you want to prevent bug bites, wear long clothing and close toed shoes.

-  BINOCULARS! *if you have them*

- Drinking water

- Chair for sitting

- Walking stick if necessary

- Bug repellant

- Sun screen

ACCESSIBILITY / LOCATION NOTES:

- Gravel roads and mowed grassy area for parking

- Meeting in the grass under the Grandmother Oak Tree

- Trails: natural surface trails include mowed grass trails along the fields and narrow foot paths through the forests

- Rest rooms: outdoor privy / not wheelchair accessible

A NOTE ON COVID-19

Out of respect for one another, we ask that all attendees come prepared to honor social distancing guidelines with masks as optional.

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We strive to be diverse, intergenerational and accessible people of all walks of life. Please contact us when you'll be attending with children or when accessibility is a concern so that we can be as accommodating as possible.