The spring work weekend for the MOS Irish Grove Sanctuary has been 
scheduled for April 12 and 13.  This is a great opportunity for some 
terrific birding along Rumbly Point Road and on the Sanctuary 
property or even nearby Chincoteague, while also helping spruce up 
the sanctuary house and trails.  Dotty Mumford, who is organizing the 
weekend, will be at Irish Grove from the afternoon of the 10th, 
returning home on the 14th.   You are welcome to stay overnight at 
the sanctuary house.  (There are new beds.)  Last year, on this 
weekend, we found 2 yellow rails singing in the marsh, and we will be 
looking for them again this year.

Projects are centered on trail maintenance, including  pruning, 
boardwalk construction, and spreading sand on trails.  Tools needed 
will be shovels, rakes, pruners, saws, hammers, etc.  We will also be 
looking for property markers, so people with either surveying skills, 
or with a metal detector, will find their skills much 
appreciated.  You would need to bring your own breakfast.  Lunch 
(soup & sandwiches) and dinner (spaghetti) will be provided on Saturday.

Please let Dotty know if you are planning to 
attend:   or 410-849-8336.  For more information 
about Irish Grove, visit the MOS website,  www.mdbirds.org  .

Posted for Dotty by Paul Bystrak, Salisbury, MD


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