This coming Saturday, there is a great opportunity to bird in the South River Greenway (see below). This site is the largest intact forest block in Anne Arundel County and is not usually open to the public. It is also an Important Bird Area for Forest-Interior Dwelling Species. Although it is still a bit early to see many of the forest warblers, like Kentucky and Hooded that are so common at the site, it is well worth a visit to enjoy this habitat and early-arriving migrants.
The Scenic Rivers Land Trust, who organize this hike, is doing a wonderful job of protecting prime forest habitat in the Greenway. Dan Haas is on the Board of this group and I imagine may be leading one or two of the trips.
Go and enjoy this gen of a site this weekend!
Dave
David Curson, PhD
Director of Bird Conservation,
Audubon Maryland-DC.
2437 Eastern Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21224
Tel: (410) 558 2473.
E-mail:
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From: Jennifer Troy [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jennifer Troy
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 6:11 PM
To: CURSON, David
Subject: 4/17 hike in South River Greenway
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photo: Dan Haas 2008
Scenic Rivers Land Trust's 5th Annual “Walk for the Woods”
Saturday, April 17th (raindate 4/18) 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Crownsville, MD 21032
Visit www.SRLT.org<http://www.srlt.org/> to register and see a complete list of walks and hikes.
Come explore the streams, ponds, meadows and woodlands of Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area at the 5th annual “Walk for the Woods”! Hike on your own following miles of marked trails or reserve a place on a guided hike.
Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area is a 630 acre protected property in Crownsville that will become part of the Anne Arundel County park system and be permanently protected though easements held by Scenic Rivers Land Trust and The Maryland Environmental Trust.
Register today at www.srlt.org/woods/registration.php<http://www.srlt.org/woods/registration.php> for a great hike and learn more about the preservation of Bacon Ridge Branch Natural Area and surrounding woodlands in the South River watershed.
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photo: Aiyana Paterson-Zinkand 2007
Hike on your own following miles of marked trails or reserve a place on a guided hike.
Early bird walks visit meadows, woodlands and pond. List of birds sighted at www.srlt.org/walk2009.shtml<http://www.srlt.org/walk2009.shtml>
Trails have been kid tested and are recommended for families! No strollers. Hike independently or join a naturalist lead walk.
Well behaved dogs on leash welcome beginning at 10 a.m.
No entrance fee! Donations greatly appreciated! Funds raised for SRLT will be doubled in value at this year's walk through a generous matching grant by Biophilia Foundation.
Questions: Call 443-597-0063 or email <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Directions: Take Generals Highway to Crownsville Road
/ Right on Marbury Road (within 1/4 mile of Generals Hwy.)
/ Follow signs to parking and trail head
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photo: Aiyana Paterson-Zinkand 2007
Register today at www.srlt.org/woods/registration.php<http://www.srlt.org/woods/registration.php> for one of these great walks!
7:00 a.m. Bird Walk - (1-2 miles)
7:30 a.m. Bird Walk - (1-2 miles)
8:00 a.m. Bird Walk - (1-2 miles)
8:30 a.m. Bird Walk - (1-2 miles)
9:00 a.m. Off Trail Woodland Walk (4 miles)
9:30 a.m. Nature Hike for all ages (1-2 miles)
10:00 a.m. Off Trail Woodland Walk (4 miles)
10:30 a.m. Nature Hike for all ages (1-2 miles)
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please arrive by noon to have enough time to explore!
Directions:
Take Generals Highway to Crownsville Road
Right on Marbury Road (within 1/4 mile of Gen.Hwy.)
Follow signs to parking and trail head
Questions? Call 443-597-0063
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