Blackburnian Warbler by Graham Norman.
Road trip! By late June, many birds have migrated from SC, so let's migrate to the birds! With a higher elevation, the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC are home to many neo-tropical species like the Canada Warbler and Cerulean Warbler during the breeding season. Other birds we only see in the winter, like the Brown Creeper, Winter Wren, and the Hermit Thrush, also breed there and sing their sweet songs, which we don't get to hear during the non-breeding season.
Canada Warbler by Merlin Bird ID.
Along with those spectacular birds, we will also have the chance to see an amazing bird called the Red Crossbill, a species only found in the Blue Ridge Mountains in our part of the country. Irvin Pitts and Jay Keck will be guiding a group of ten at various lookout spots and parks along the Blue Ridge Mountains. This will be a full day of birding in order to see as many as these special birds as possible while we're in the mountains. We look forward to seeing you in higher elevations and cooler temperatures this June!
Ovenbird - Vance Solseth
Where: Meet up location is the Blue Ridge Parkway Folk Art Center. (382 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805)
When: Friday, June 28 from 7 am until 2 pm. Rain Date is Saturday, June 29.
Who: This training is led by Jay Keck, SCWF Industry Habitat Manager, and Irvin Pitts click here to read Irvin's bio. Training is open to the public. No prior knowledge is required. Minimum age is 16.
To ensure a quality experience for all, space is strictly limited to 10 participants. Classes fill quickly, register today!
Other Important Notes:
• If available, please bring binoculars & your favorite field guide to Eastern birds.
• Restrooms may not be available at class location. Pink and blue bushes are along the trail…
• Participants should bring a bag lunch, water and be prepared for a full day in the field.
• After registering, you will receive important correspondence via email. If you change your email between now and then, make sure to notify us.
Cost: The cost is $100.00 per person and limited to the first 10 people that register.
IMPORTANT: Participants should be in good physical shape. Birding involves alot of standing, and we may cover some distance in our field work.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU CAN HANDLE THESE CONDITIONS.