Mississippi Coast Audubon Society's “Saturday” field trip is on Tuesday this
time! Join us Oct 8 at Dauphin Island for the migration.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Dauphin Island health dept has detected mosquito-borne EEE
virus and advises long pants and sleeves, and DEET repellent to repel
mosquitoes. There have not been any human cases, but leader Don McKee says
mosquitoes are present, so be safe.
Looking ahead: Ansley Preserve with Ned Boyajian Oct 12, and then join a
Coastal Cleanup near you on Oct 19. All are welcome at MCAS field trips - our
full schedule at mscoastaudubon.org <http://mscoastaudubon.org/>!
Tue. 10/8 Dauphin Island, Mobile Co., Alabama (NOTE: THIS IS A TUESDAY TRIP,
NOT SATURDAY!)
Leader: Don McKee, dmckee001@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmckee001@xxxxxxxxx> (228)
238-2473
The coast’s premier migrant trap, always a hotspot in fall. Top out your
warbler list and take advantage of expert help.
Place and time: Meet at Cadillac Square, 661 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL
(MAP)
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/661+Bienville+Blvd,+Dauphin+Island,+AL+36528/@30.251545,-88.1044856,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x889a2c11accb9db9:0x2422741337bf8167!8m2!3d30.251545!4d-88.1022969>,
7:30-8:00 AM.
Conditions: Some walking, lots of observing from fixed points.
10/12 Ansley Preserve, Hancock County
Leader: Ned Boyajian, nedrbo@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:nedrbo@xxxxxxxxx> (228) 332-1329
Coastal chenier migrant trap, with a history of great finds. This site is part
of the Mississippi Coastal Birding Trail: more information at
http://mscoastbirdingtrail.audubon.org/ansley-preserve.html ;
<http://mscoastbirdingtrail.audubon.org/ansley-preserve.html>
Place and time: Meet at Ansley preserve parking lot (MAP)
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/30%C2%B012'59.4%22N+89%C2%B029'16.2%22W/@30.2165,-89.48783,4940m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d30.2165!4d-89.48783?hl=en>,
between 7:15 and 7:30 AM. (Driving directions: From Hwy 90 in Waveland, south
on Lower Bay Road 71/2 miles to Heron Bay Road (34th St). Left onto Heron Bay
Road ca. 2 1/2 miles to Preserve).
Conditions: Alternating short walks with short drives. Biting bugs may be
present. Most walking areas should be dry.
10/19 Coastal Cleanup
It’s payback time! Let’s help keep our Coast birding habitats clean and
welcoming. Check the Coastal Cleanup page at
http://coastalcleanup.extension.msstate.edu/ ;
<http://coastalcleanup.extension.msstate.edu/> to join the coastwide volunteer
effort to keep our waterways free from trash. When you’re done and feeling
proud of yourself, go birding!
