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From: Paul J. Baicich [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:59 AM
To: Paul J. Baicich
Subject: "The Big Sit!" at Patuxent Research Refuge



Dear Friends,

In an effort to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week and
celebrate our wonderful birds, there will be a "Big Sit" at Patuxent
Research Refuge on 14 October. Details on the Refuge (Laurel, MD)
here:
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/prrdefault.html

The concept is simple, there will be a 17-foot diameter circle near
the National Wildlife Visitor Center where there will be set up
chairs and binoculars. Participants will identify as many birds as
possible during the day.  We may not have lots of birds, but we
should have lots of fun! Youre welcome to join at any time on
October 14  - for all or part of the day (8:00 am to 2:00 pm).

This is not an exclusive event, nor is it a fund-raiser.  It's just
a short and fun event  - run in cooperation with the Refuge staff -
that is designed to share the wonder of birds with others. 

There is plenty of time before the event next month... So, please
share this news with others who might be interested.

You can also find other details on The Big Sit! - taking place
across the country on the same day - here:
http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/funbirds/bigsit/bigsit.aspx

See the flyer  below  for details and directions.


                                            Paul              
                                             410/992-wren    

 
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week and join The Big Sit!



Sunday, October 14, 2007

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Patuxent Research Refuge

National Wildlife Visitor Center 

 

The Big Sit! is an annual, international, noncompetitive October
birding event hosted by Bird Watcher's Digest and founded by the New
Haven (CT) Bird Club.  The National Wildlife Refuge System has
adopted it as an activity for National Wildlife Refuge Week. 

 

The idea is simple - we'll identify a 17 foot diameter circle near
the National Wildlife Visitor Center, set up chairs and binoculars,
and identify as many birds as we can.  You're welcome to join us on
October 14 for all or part of the day (8:00 am to 2:00 pm)!

 

The event is FREE and open to the public!

 

Bring the family - we'll have activities for kids!

 

No special equipment or experience is needed, but bring your
binoculars and a field guide if you have them! 

 

Feel free to bring your own lawn chair and snacks!

 

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Rd.
between the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Rt. 197, just south of
Laurel, MD.  If you have any special needs please contact us at
least two weeks prior to the event so that we may accommodate you.
For additional information call (301)497-5763 or visit us on the web
at http://patuxent.fws.gov <http://patuxent.fws.gov/> .  

 

For more information about The Big Sit! visit
http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/funbirds/bigsit/bigsit.aspx

 

"It's like a tailgate party for birders."