Ship Island Ferry at 9AM tomorrow (Saturday) out of Gulfport has been
cancelled.
We plan on going out Sunday morning on the 9AM ferry. Please check with
the Ship Island Ferry (228-864-1014) to obtain the status of the trip for
Sunday. Hopefully, the weather will hold so we can go.
Dave Reed
On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 7:47 AM Wright Janet <jwright01@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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, and all are
welcome!
*10/26 Ship Island, Harrison County*
- *Leader: *Dave Reed, 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)
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ship+Island+Excursions/@30.364002,-89.090163,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xad8b9ca97ecc741a!8m2!3d30.3640025!4d-89.090163?hl=en-US>
to
board the boat which departs at 9 AM. Ship Island Excursions, Gulfport, MS
Ticket prices: Adult $32, Senior $30. 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 (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)
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clower-Thornton+Nature+Trail/@30.3794397,-89.0560274,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2bc36bedce348c2!8m2!3d30.3794397!4d-89.0560274>
at
7:30 AM.
- *Conditions: * easy walking on paths.
*11/9 Fontainebleau Birds and Botany, Jackson County*
- *Leader: *Mark LaSalle, 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)
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mississippi+Sandhill+Crane+National+Wildlife+Refuge+Fontainebleau+Nature+Trail/@30.3973664,-88.7570315,197m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m20!1m14!4m13!1m4!2m2!1d-88.7076217!2d30.3748978!4e1!1m6!1m2!1s0x889bf6506f22382b:0x16d5f7d2e0674e4e!2sOcean+Springs,+Mississippi+39564!2m2!1d-88.7563146!2d30.3971002!5i2!3m4!1s0x889bf65c9c08974b:0xb32ad76bf12ebce9!8m2!3d30.3976715!4d-88.7573661>,
8:00 AM.
- *Conditions: *Easy 1-mile walking trail. Boots strongly recommended
after rain as parts of the trail can have standing water.
