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MONDAY BIRD WALK TO BE ON THE DRAGON RUN
Experience the wilderness and awesome natural beauty of
the Dragon Run on the Middle Peninsula. On Monday,
October 13th, the Northern Neck Audubon Society and
Friends of the Dragon Run will conduct a bird walk led
by Rick Skelton, Audubon board member and Tom Gregory,
past president of Friends of Dragon Run.
Dragon Run, one of the most pristine rivers on the east
coast, runs 35 miles from its source to the Piankatank
River. The Dragon is one of the northern-most
cypress-tupelo swamps. It has been described as a time
capsule of a Chesapeake Bay tributary river from 100
years ago and a river similar to one Captain John Smith
would have seen 400 years ago. The remoteness of this
million year old swamp contributes to its abundant
wildlife. Possible fall migrant sightings include
Swainson�s and gray cheeked thrushes and Baltimore
orioles.
Participants should meet either in the parking lot of
Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock at 7:45 a.m. or at
the Saluda Food Lion on Route 17 at 8:15 a.m. to carpool
to the sites.
Binoculars and water resistant footwear are recommended.
For additional information, contact Rick Skelton at
804-580-9066.
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