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AUDUBON BIRD WALK NEAR GREAT WICOMICO APRIL 14th On Monday, April 14th, the Northern Neck Audubon Society will conduct a bird walk on the Northern Neck near the Great Wicomico River on Barrett�s Creek Audubon member Audrey Brainard will lead the walk which will include a variety of habitats, including a salt water cove, a freshwater pond, and woods. This is an exciting time for bird watching because it is a time of transition with early migrating birds and some winter holdovers. Among the possible sightings are red eyed vireos, eastern phoebes, horned grebes, yellow-throated warblers, brown thrashers, red-breasted nuthatches, red bellied, downy and pileated woodpeckers, ospreys and bald eagles. On last year�s walk, 28 different species were identified. Participants wishing to carpool should meet in the parking lot of Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock by 8:00 a.m. Those driving directly should plan to meet at the site at 8:20 a.m. From Route 200, go east at Wicomico Church onto Route 609 (Remo Road). Go about a mile and turn left onto Bogey Neck Road. Go about a mile and turn right onto Pine Crest. Take the next left onto Barrett Lane and park at the end of Barrett Lane. Meet at mailbox #132. Binoculars and water-resistant footwear re recommended. For additional information, call Rick Skelton at 804-580-9066.
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