Wakefield Directions
Mike Collins (collins@ram.nrl.navy.mil)
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:14:25 -0400
Ralph and All,
I would recommend the Braddock Rd. entrance because it
is easier to find, other birders congregate there, and
it is closer to some of the spots that have been good
this fall. Take the Braddock Rd. exit outside the
Beltway and turn right into the Park at the second
light. Go to the far parking lot which has a blue
recycling center sign. Follow the path that skirts
around the tennis courts to the powerline cut. The
best areas have been on the west side of the cut,
but some really good birds have also been seen near
the tennis courts. There are miles of trails. Some
of the better ones go along the creek that is in the
woods to the west of the powerline cut.
It has been very slow for warblers for more than a week
even though a few good ones have shown up. Things did
pick up quite a bit this morning. There seem to be
some sparrows moving in, and lots of thrushes can be
seen along the creek trails. I have a feeling that there
might be a few more good days for warblers. I suggest
a pair of rubber boots or old shoes since it has rained
lately. I would recommend arriving around 7:00.
Mike Collins
Annandale, Virginia
collins@ram.nrl.navy.mil