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Black bellies, yellow throats, and blue wings - all in one amazing place!
Image Credit: Warbler Eating a Worm by Graham Norman.
You are invited to sign up for a bird walk at Phinizy Swamp led by Jay Keck, SCWF’s Industry Habitat Manager. This birding paradise is located in Augusta, Georgia, and holds many species of migratory warblers, waterfowl, and shorebirds. Twenty-two warbler species have been recorded during the first week of October in this park! You'll also have the chance to see grosbeaks, tanagers, vireos, thrush, along with many other wading birds, shorebirds, and waterfowl species!
Image Credits: Northern Parulas by Cameron Foster.
If you would like to learn more about our fall neo-tropical migratory songbirds, come join Jay Keck in search of these beautiful birds at this nearby hotspot which boasts over 240 bird species on eBird. More birds commonly seen and heard in the park include: White ibis, Common gallinule, common yellowthroat, and blue-winged teal. Less common birds we may have a chance to see include: Northern harrier, roseate spoonbill, sora, and American bittern. We hope to see you there! This class is limited to 10 participants so sign up quickly if you're able to make it!
Image Credit: America bittern by Charles Rucinki.
Where: Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Who: This training is open to the public. No prior knowledge is required. Minimum age is 16. This training will count for one day toward Palmetto Pro Birder certification (8 days needed total). For SC Master Naturalists, this event can count as Advanced Training and towards your statewide certification. If you are not a Pro Birder or Master Naturalist, just come have fun with us.
This class will be led by Jay Keck, SCWF Industry Habitat Manager. Jay has been a passionate nature and bird lover since his early teens. He lives in Chapin, SC with his wife and two boys, and has identified 95 bird species in his yard in three years, as well as 160 species in Lexington county since moving back in September of 2013. He has viewed birds in Spain, Chile, Honduras, and Costa Rica, as well as many areas in SC from the mountains to the coast. Being inspired by SCWF's mission, he earned his Palmetto Pro Birder certification, and has led bird walks for SCWF as well as Saluda Shoals park, Columbia Audubon, and private organizations. Even when he is golfing, hunting, or fishing, he is secretly birding. At SCWF, Jay coordinates the Wildlife And Industry Together (WAIT) program as well as leading birding classes for the Palmetto Pro Birder & Midlands Master Naturalist programs.
To ensure a quality experience for all, space is strictly limited to 10 participants. Classes fill quickly, register today! After registration, you will receive an email with details pertinent to the class.
Other Important Notes:
• If available, please bring binoculars & your favorite field guide to Eastern birds.
• Restrooms are available, and pink and blue bushes are along the trail…
• The rain date for this event is October 2nd.
• 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 $75.00 per person and limited to the first 10 people that register.
IMPORTANT: Participants should be in good physical shape. Birding involves a lot 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.
SCWF reserves the right to cancel any event, due to unforeseen circumstances, extreme weather, low registration, or guidance from local/state officials. Any cancellation by SCWF will result in a full refund for all registrants.