It’s the last Island weekend of the fall, and Mississippi Coast Audubon Society
doesn’t want to miss it! Join Dave Reed for the Island Adventure.
Our full field trip schedule is at mscoastaudubon.org
<http://mscoastaudubon.org/>, and all are welcome!
10/26 Ship Island, Harrison County
Leader: Dave Reed, vickianddave1@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:vickianddave1@xxxxxxxxx>
(985) 788-0536)
Join Ship Island Excursions for a trip to the barrier islands! Some of the best
shorebird and water bird viewing, and quirky seasonal weather can give real
birding surprises.
Place and time: Meet at Gulfport Harbor around 8:30 AM Ship Island Excursions
dock (MAP)
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to board the boat which departs at 9 AM. Ship Island Excursions, Gulfport, MS
Ticket prices: Adult $32, Senior $30. http://www.msshipisland.com ;
<http://www.msshipisland.com/> for more information.
Conditions: Birding near fort, then walking up to 5 miles on beach, but
participants can opt out or shortcut at any point. Bring water and sunscreen.
If there is a threat of bad weather, you can call Ship Island Excursions at
228-864-1014 for the status of the trip that day. NOTE: Alternate day Sunday,
Oct 27, 2019 if cancelled due to weather
11/2 Clower-Thornton Park, Harrison County
Leader: Nancy Madden, birdloverms@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:birdloverms@xxxxxxxxx>
(228) 229-7108
After recent restoration, Clower-Thornton is again coming into its own as a
migrant stopover, with a variety of semi-wild and urbanized habitats. Nancy is
a great guide for birding by ear, so come and hone your listening skills.
Place and time: Meet at the parking lot (MAP)
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at 7:30 AM.
Conditions: easy walking on paths.
11/9 Fontainebleau Birds and Botany, Jackson County
Leader: Mark LaSalle, mwlasalle@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:mwlasalle@xxxxxxxxx>, (228)
990-1495
Part of the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, Fontainebleau
offers habitats including pine savanna, bayou, and bayhead swamp. Dr. Mark
LaSalle will explore the birds and plants of the season, and will tell you
about the year-round series of Savanna Strolls occurring at this site.
Place and time: Meet at trailhead on Hanshaw Rd. Ocean Springs, N. of OS Middle
School (MAP)
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8:00 AM.
Conditions: Easy 1-mile walking trail. Boots strongly recommended after rain as
parts of the trail can have standing water.
