SATURDAY BIRD WALK AT BELLE ISLE MARCH 26
It’s warming up, days are
longer, the birds may decide to migrate early and the waterfowl may still be in
evidence. Are you looking for a wonderful outdoor activity with your spouse,
children or grandchildren? Join the
Northern Neck Audubon Society on a bird walk at Belle Isle State Park led by
Frank Schaff on Saturday, March 26.
There will be several loaner binoculars available. Meet at the horse parking
lot at 9:00am.
Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster
County features seven miles of Rappahannock riverfront as well as diverse tidal
and
non-tidal wetlands, lowland marshes, tidal coves and upland forests. Among
possible sightings are diving ducks
(buffleheads, hooded, red-breasted and
common mergansers), loons, geese, tundra swans, double crested
cormorants, bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons, gulls, belted king fishers,
Eastern blue birds, red-winged blackbirds, song and swamp sparrows and
warblers..
To reach the park from Kilmarnock, take Rt. 3 west to Lively and turn left
on Rt. 201 (White Chapel Road). Go to the end of 201 and turn right onto Rt.
354 (River Road). Go 3.1 miles and turn left on Rt. 683 (Belle Isle Road).
After the park entrance, continue through the four way intersection. The horse
parking lot will be on your right.
From Warsaw, take Rt. 3 east and travel approximately 14.5
miles. Turn right on Rt. 354 (River Road). Go about 3 miles and turn right on
Rt. 683 (Belle Isle Road). After the park entrance, continue through the
four way intersection. The horse parking
lot will be on your right.
Please call Frank Schaff at
804-462-0084 to let him know that you are coming in case the walk is
cancelled. For additional about the NNAS
and activities, please visit www.northernneckaudubon.org.
