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Waterfowl at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve

Sunday, October 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

This gem features beautiful rolling land covered in a mixture of open meadow, mixed hardwoods, low wetland areas, open water, and the property’s most popular feature, Watkins Lake. Watkins Lake has been designated a Waterfowl Refuge by MDNR due to the significant habitat provided for migrating and breeding birds; many species of ducks, geese, grebes, and more may be seen, especially in spring and fall. The park also has historical significance as being part of the Underground Railroad and being awarded membership to the Network to Freedom program through the National Park Service (read more here).

Directions: A Recreation Passport is required for each vehicle entering the park. Meet at the main parking lot on Arnold Rd (map).

Carpooling: For those interested in carpooling, we will depart from the Miller Road Park and Ride (map) at 8:15 am.

Leaders: Juliet Berger and Matthew Spoor

 

eBird Checklist Signup: If you are attending the walk and would like the eBird checklist shared with you, please give us your email or eBird username here (you may do this onsite well): tinyurl.com/eBirdList

 

All are welcome and encouraged to join us. New to birding? Bird curious? No binoculars? No problem! There is no better way to learn than to get out in the field with experienced birders that love to help. Plus, you get to meet awesome people. Absolutely everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out. We will have many pairs of quality binoculars on hand for anyone to use.

Details

Date:
Sunday, October 27
Time:
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Event Category:

Venue

Watkins Lake State Park
4VH6+WR
Brooklyn, MI United States
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