Beginning birding Oct 13, 2008
Those were just some of the species a group of birding enthusiasts saw Saturday morning during a walk through Moore Park sponsored by the Klamath Basin Audubon Society ... Birding can be daunting, he said ... Fall is a more challenging birding time, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Top 10 bed-and-breakfast towns Oct 10, 2008
Nature lovers can stay at one of the "birder-friendly" inns that offer birding resources and excursions. For more information, call 800/438-5884 or visit or. (CNN -- Travel)
Beaches once thick with birds quiet thanks to Ike Oct 5, 2008
" Bolivar Peninsula is part of what's known as the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, with nearby High Island a prime bird watching spot and traditional rest stop for migrating birds heading north in the spring and south in the fall. High Island, at 32 feet over sea level, is the highest spot on the gulf coastline for 700 miles between Mobile Bay, Ala., and the Rio Grande, and attracts thousands of bird-watchers a year. "Now is when birds would normally be stopping at High Island to top off with... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Scottsdale resorts Oct 3, 2008
Other activities offered at this AAA Five Diamond destination include desert hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, birding, rock climbing, hot air balloon rides, exercise classes at the health club and swimming at one of the resort's four swimming pools. However, if relaxation is more your style, you can kick back at the Golden Door Spa - a 33,000-square-foot spa modeled after the original Golden Door in Escondido, California. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Summer Festivals Oct 3, 2008
Southwest Wings Birding e Festival ... Butterfly, dragonfly, geology and history trips, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Birding trips, 7 a.m. to noon, or 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $15. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Carmine Oliverio, an environmental specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, makes a presentation to the Ichetucknee Springs Basin Working Group. Oliverio shows photos of overflowing waste oil drums at a Quality Repair shop on South Marion that is potentially polluting Alligator Lake. An investigation is under way. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Sep 24, 2008
Hes worked for Fish and Wildlife for many years and he is an excellent birder who also teaches our beginning birding classes and I will be there too, Sulek said. It will be a great time to meet people and to start understanding the impact Alligator Lake is making on our drinking water. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Winter Birds in Phoenix Sep 19, 2008
The City And Surrounding Areas Have Many Birding Hot Spots ... As in any birding location, one should arrive near sunrise to see the greatest variety of birds, but late morning and early evening visits often provide prolonged opportunities to observe behavioral activities that can not be enjoyed during the early morning rush hour ... Birding in Arizona during the winter is enjoyable with comfortable temperatures (a sweater or jacket may be welcome some mornings and evenings), sunny days, and... (Suite101.com)
Riverfront Ramble returns Sep 19, 2008
and watchers The ramble again coincides with the Cradle of Birding at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum. There will be workshops, refuge tours, exhibits and wildlife shows from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Free shuttle buses will bring visitors up and down the river including the refuge. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Birding trip yields a short-tailed surprise Sep 14, 2008
My husband and I spent the first half of our two-week trip to the area visiting the birding hotspots, most of them designated as World Birding Centers. Whether large or small, most of the World Birding Centers have bird-feeding stations, including sources of water ... The Texas Birding Trail brochure mentioned walkable two-tracks but no facilities or maps. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
An excellent birding spot, the inn also hosts art openings, concerts and cooking classes. Details: 8933 S. Yell Lane; 888-257-2050 or www. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bird watchers flock to the MeadowlandsFifth annual festival to be held Sept. 13 and 14 Sep 6, 2008
Next weekend, bird watchers of all stripes will descend on the Meadowlands District for the Fifth Annual Festival of Birding, which is being organized by the Hackensack Riverkeeper and the New Jersey Audubon Society with sponsorship from the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) ... The Birding Festival includes two full days of indoor and outdoor demonstrations, hands-on workshops, guided tours, boat rides, and other events designed to appeal to experienced and novice bird watchers alike ...... (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Each guided tour at Hammonasset State Park takes place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. See migrating hawks, eagles, owls, shorebirds, waterbirds, and songbirds at one of Connecticut's premier birding "hot spots." Saturday walks at Hammonasset will be held each Saturday through Nov. 22 ... Visit the castle, explore the area hiking trails, talk about the history of the area, the career of William Gillette, do some beginning birding and picnic under the trees. (Middletown Press, CT)
A pretty feather in a cap on the Carolina shore Aug 24, 2008
Programs include birding, hiking, kayaking, and sea-turtle protection. Old Baldy Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum. (Boston Globe)
City Council candidate Q&A: Kathy Suagee Aug 21, 2008
"Growth is everybody's priority because it affects severely people's lives that are already here. Recycling, the parks, birding trails are important to people. We have to depend on tourism and birding is one of the biggest tourism features. We have this river here that we really haven't capitalized on.". How well do you think the current City Council has managed growth over the last few years. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Letters to the Editor (Aug. 21) Aug 20, 2008
As Needham s baby boomers become seniors, they remain accustomed to an active lifestyle which is exactly what Ridge Hill can provide with its hiking trails, fitness trail, cross country ski trails and birding opportunities. The opposition argument about seniors not wanting to drive out to Ridge Hill is a red herring since today s seniors and baby boomers (tomorrow s seniors) already rely on their cars for running errands and getting from place to place. (Needham Tab, MA)
Birding resources on the Web Aug 18, 2008
Birding sites on the Web offer everything from basic information to bird quizzes. Although we suggest you begin at your birding adventure by chatting with the folks at your local birding specialty shop the people who know and love the local birding scene you can also find a lot of fascinating information online ... The Cornell Lab of Ornithology a membership organization provides one of the most extensive sites for information on birds and birding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Camp for Disabled in Adirondacks Aug 16, 2008
Pontoon boat: a dock ramp provides wheelchair access to the camp s pontoon boat for lake tours, fishing, or birding (camp residents include loons, ospreys, bald eagles). Fishing dock: dock provides high rails for leaning fishing rods on while baiting a hook. (Suite101.com)
City mulls duck pond problems Aug 15, 2008
Tom Rusert, co-founder of Sonoma Birding, brought to the meeting a flyer from Schollenberger Park in Petaluma warning of the presence of West Nile virus in the birds frequenting that park. "Are we setting ourselves up for these signs to go up all around the Plaza?" asked Rusert. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Becoming an outdoorswoman Aug 13, 2008
Bring comfortable walking shoes and binoculars to learn the difference between warblers and thrushes in Birding. Gain confidence to go boating without having to have someone else back the trailer in Boat Handling. (Forest Republican, WI)
Eastern Connecticut starts an ice cream trail Aug 11, 2008
- You've heard of winery trails and biking trails and birding trails. But how about an ice cream trail. (Yahoo News)
New Quarter Park Near Williamsburg Aug 9, 2008
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Birding and Wildlife Trail program has recognized New Quarter Park as one of coastal Virginia s best sites for wildlife-watching and hiking. Bird Watch, Walk, Bike, Kayak. (Suite101.com)
Work starts on new Madera Canyon bridge Aug 8, 2008
In its announcement, the Forest Service said the canyon is extremely popular because of its recreation opportunities such as camping, hiking and world-class birding. About 20,000 people a year use the canyon. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The RIGHT Places: Where California’s Critters are Hiding Aug 8, 2008
The festival hosts more than 40 birding and wildlife field trips, as well as wildlife presentations, activities and workshops. For egrets, beavers and river otters, visitors head to the Oroville State Wildlife Area, adjacent to the Feather River in Oroville, with its 11,870 acres of riparian forest bordered by 12 miles of river channels. (Human Events Online)
Women invited to participate in annual recreation retreat Aug 7, 2008
Nature hikes, kayaking, birding, canoeing, fishing and more outdoor adventures can be enjoyed in the company of like-minded women in a non-competitive environment. Lake Marion and the surrounding resources of the Santee Cooper area provide the backdrop for this event. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Birding 101: 'Mid-valley is a treasure trove of bird life' Aug 1, 2008
Bird watching, or birding as most enthusiasts prefer, is unique in its limitless opportunities for involvement ... Birding is an easy activity, catering to groups or individuals of all ages ... A great aspect of birding is the way it fits perfectly with other outdoor recreation. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ask the Expert: Mitch Smith Aug 1, 2008
Mitch Smith " *Member ID: *Password: Remember login?( You must be loggedin to comment.It's free and quick! Tennis: August 7 Rockhounding: August 14 Running: August 21 Flying: August 28 Disc Golf: September 4 Shooting: September 11 All Lebanon-express articles run in the print edition in the week after the dates listed above. If you have content you would like to provide or would like to be a resource on any of these topics, send us an email by July 31st, 2008 How well do you know your birds and... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Paddlers' paradise Aug 1, 2008
"Essential gearHelmet: A good helmet is an absolute requirement for whitewater kayaking. Your head is especially vulnerable in fast water because of rocks and other debris. Helmets are optional for recreational types.Personal Flotation Device: A PFD designed for kayakers has extra-large armholes and is cut high in the back to allow for a comfortable seated position. Good PFDs start at about 40. Cheaper ones might fit basic safety requirements, but may chafe at the arms. This is not the place to... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Eight Sensational Scuba-Diving Trips Jul 27, 2008
"It's kind of a lot like birding," says Brooke Morton, associate editor of Sport Diver magazine. "People keep a list of what they've seen and haven't seen, and try to knock off as many as possible.". (Forbes)
Briefs: Rapid City Trap Club to begin league Jul 27, 2008
Great Lakes Association offers new birding guide. PIERRE The South Dakota Great Lakes Birding Trail Guide promotes some of the best places to view wildlife in central South Dakota ... This is the third in a series of birding trail guides developed by a group of sponsors recognizing the enormous potential to link accessible natural places with the increasing number of wildlife watchers, both residents and visitors. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
TEMPO: Southwest Wings: Birding & Nature Fest approaches Jul 26, 2008
TEMPO: Southwest Wings: Birding e Fest approaches ... The 2008 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival will be held at the Windemere Hotel in Sierra Vista Aug. 6 -10 ... Sierra Vista lies at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains, minutes away from some of the most famous birding spots in the United States such as Garden, Sawmill Huachuca, Ramsey, Carr, Miller and Ash Canyons. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Adventures with Justin and Alli Jul 25, 2008
The birding is amazing there, says Justin. And the Shurrs plan to extend their business this year. (Munster Times, IN)
Upcoming programs at Joppa Flats Jul 22, 2008
Note: Wednesday Morning Birding does not meet in July. Regular meetings of Wednesday Morning Birding will resume Aug. 6 ... Seabirds and whales on the Prince: Board The Prince of Whales for a birding and whale-watching trip guided by marine mammal naturalists and Joppa Flats staff. (Amesbury News, MA)
New era for Bull Creek Jul 20, 2008
McCraney said that the county's plans include tent-camping sites and a boardwalk along Bull Creek for birding and fishing. Flagler County's communications director, Carl Laundrie, said that in addition to reconfiguring and pouring new foundations for the RV sites, the county is seeking grant money to revamp the bathrooms and improve the boat ramp there. (Florida Times-Union)
Oregon Recreation Report Jul 17, 2008
Forested areas that have been thinned or clear-cut, especially those with remnant green trees and snags, can provide excellent birding, different from heavily forested areas ... For a guide to birding trails throughout the cascades, visit the Mount Hood Loop Web site. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bush approves offshore oil rigs Jul 15, 2008
Waters off the state's coast contain significant fishing and birding habitats, while the coastal tourism economy is among the state's most important. But North Carolinians are paying more than $4 a gallon for gasoline, and most tell pollsters they support offshore drilling. (News & Observer)
Potter Marsh boardwalk gets a face-lift Jul 14, 2008
Free event includes nature-related games and prizes, birding stations along the boardwalk, shuttle tours for wildlife viewing around the marsh, birds from Bird TLC (including an eagle release at 3:30 p.m.), animals from The Alaska Zoo and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Mobile Aquatic Classroom ... The improvements give a face-lift to the area, providing birding and wildlife-viewing options that once were out of the question for this edge of the marsh. (Anchorage Daily News)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today) Jul 13, 2008
Birding by Boat: July 13 ... The birding by boat expedition meets at 10 a.m. at Laurel Hill Beach below the Willis Pavilion ... July 13 Birding by Boat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hummingbirds prep for 500 mile flight over Gulf of Mexico Jul 13, 2008
For upcoming fall migration bird walks at Kennesaw and other birding sites around metro Atlanta (most starting in August), visit the Atlanta Audubon Society Web site at. Elsewhere in Georgia, swallow-tailed kites, Mississippi kites, purple martins and tree swallows also are beginning already to gather in flocks to migrate south for the winter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Outdoors hot line Jul 6, 2008
Includes nature-related games and prizes, invertebrate sampling, birding stations along the boardwalk, shuttle tours for wildlife viewing around the marsh, educational animals from The Alaska Zoo, a rehabilitated eagle release and more. COST: Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
No news shortage in conservation world Jul 4, 2008
Lake Sun Leader - Outdoors. Friday, July 04, 2008. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Kenneth Merlin Keeling Jul 4, 2008
He loved rock climbing and mountaineering, hang gliding, caving, birding and competitive shooting. Ken is survived by sons, Daniel Kenneth and Robert Evans; grandson Avery Zappa Keeling; and grandsons Tucker Shane, Evan James, and Hayden Sage Keeling. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Let's go sniff around Bronx, N.Y. Jul 1, 2008
Jack Rothman leads free birding tours around Pelham Bay Park and in the City Island area. His Web site, , lists bird-watching expeditions around the city and includes a section called, "What does a guy from the Bronx know about birds?". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Outdoors Briefs Jun 30, 2008
A birding trip into Glacier National Park will leave from the West Glacier Post Office at 7 a.m. Park entrance fee or pass is required. Call Bruce Tannehill or Gail Cleveland at 862-4548 to sign up. (Missoulian, MT)
Keep cool with boating, bird watching, night fishing Jun 29, 2008
These stunning birds are featured on the logo of the Great Florida Birding Trail, and more life history information is available at www. myfwc. (Florida Times-Union)
Ditch the traffic 10 destinations without cars Jun 24, 2008
What is plentiful, however, are the birding opportunities on a Puffin Watch cruise (, $22). The island has inspired many artists, including Rockwell Kent. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A harbor Spectacle Jun 22, 2008
A group of hikers haul their backpacks, while an elderly man clutches a pair of binoculars and a birding guide. It's a diverse crowd, to be sure, but in common they are all embarking on an island adventure. (Boston Globe)
Mapping flight along a Connecticut River trail Jun 22, 2008
The trail is one of nearly 130 sites that make up the Connecticut River Birding Trail, a collection of public and private lands along the river's New England watershed. Shepard is the project coordinator for the nonprofit organization, which was founded in 1999 and took off in 2002 when it published the first of three maps detailing birding areas in Vermont and New Hampshire ... The Birding Trail isn't a footpath like the classic Appalachian Trail. (Boston Globe)
Scouts see rare raptors at stone quarry Jun 20, 2008
With one sighting of endangered birds under their belt, Brown added, We ll be moving on to the birding badge in the fall. Loading commenting interface. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Llano Springs Ranch recognized for Texas conservation efforts Jun 18, 2008
The ranch hosts hunters in the fall, birding groups in the spring, and in the summer, paddlers and swimmers cool off in the clear-running South Llano. For reasonable fees, anglers can fly fish for trophy bass, birding tour groups can see endangered black-capped vireos, and paddlers can canoe, kayak, or float in an inner tube. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Want to Travel AND Save Money On Gas - Visit the Arkansas Ozarks Jun 17, 2008
The Great Outdoors s For the outdoor enthusiast there is also road and mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, golfing, hiking and horseback riding. Spelunking in Arkansas Caves There are many cave tours available in the Ozarks. (PR Newswire)
G. Falls OKs $9.7M budget Jun 17, 2008
Hayes announced that Lakeside Park has been named as a Mountain Region North Carolina Birding Trail by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Bruce Cannon has been selected to continue as the town attorney for 3,250 for the coming fiscal year. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Seaway trail going to the birds Jun 15, 2008
Lawrence, something of a birding prodigy at age 15 with 305 species already on his life list, explained that the Worm-eating Warbler is a rare sight so far north ... Local birding groups and Seaway Trail, Inc., a not-for-profit tourism organization, are working to change that through a yearlong series of events promoting the region as a prime birding destination ... We're trying to make people aware of the world-class birding opportunities along the Seaway Trail, particularly along the southern... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A Natural View Jun 14, 2008
Kirk Horn led a dozen Greater Yellowstone Coalition members on a delightful early-morning birding trip on June 7th. We spotted more than fifty bird species as we traveled from West Yellowstone to the north shore of Hebgen Lake and eventually to the wildlife viewing area between Hebgen and Earthquake lakes. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Sullys Hill Birding, Nature Festival begins Jun 13, 2008
Visitors to Sullys Hill Wildlife Refuge will have the chance to see the new baby bison this weekend when they come to Sullys Hill for the 9th Annual Birding and Nature Festival ... Although the weather lately may have put a damper on many activities in the area, birding and nature watching is often better when the weather isn t perfect ... Day two of the Sullys Hill Nature and Birding Festival dawns with a special guided tour of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Historic Sea Gun structure leveled Jun 11, 2008
For a moonlight cruise, fishing trips or birding excursions, the Whooping Crane was available with Captain Brownie at the helm. Sea Gun became a landmark at the foot of the causeway leading to Rockport, but it was an era which sadly began to fade with the passing of years. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Oregon Recreation Report (15) Jun 9, 2008
Silver Falls State Park Mother s Day, Birding and Wildflower Weekend, May 9, 10, 11 ... At registration, participants will receive a packet with a passport directing them to six staffed birding stations and seven other birdy areas on or near the wildlife area ... Experienced birders will be at the staffed stations from 6 a.m. until noon to offer assistance and information about birds and birding to the public. (Lebanon Express, OR)
June is Great Outdoors Month Jun 7, 2008
It's a great spot for birding. Turn south on Pennsylvania, cross the creek, and go about one mile to the entrance. (Nogales International, AZ)
Bumpy ride ahead? Jun 2, 2008
Three years ago, Corvallis Tourism expanded what Hope-Johnstone calls tailored lifestyle marketing, including culinary, bicycling and birding ... With birding, for example, Corvallis Tourism has purchased the unique URL, , and advertises in Audubon magazine. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Outdoors hot line (6/1/08) Jun 1, 2008
After birding around University Lake, the group will drive to Goose Lake to see nesting Pacific loons. COST: Free. (Anchorage Daily News)
Unforgettable, sumptuous getaways in Dixie May 30, 2008
Birdwatchers find bliss in the profusion of avian life in the salt marshes of South Carolina and the birding trails of the Gulf Coast. The white clapboard cottages of the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, situated between Savannah and Hilton Head Island, are the perfect base for exploring outdoor sanctuaries, from guided nature walks to canoeing trips through the uninterrupted waterways. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Get Out! Bicycling the Passagassawakeag Estuary Loop May 29, 2008
In spring and summer, both water and land offer choice birding, great scenery, and on a hot day you are not far from Belfast City Park, where you can dip in the bay to cool off. An extra two-mile spoke off the loop will take you to the Stover Preserve, passing beneath osprey nests on power poles along the Passy River. (Courier Publications, ME)
Tips to beat the heat in the outdoors this summer May 28, 2008
Breakfast with the Birds, a guided bird walk will take place on Saturday, June 21, at 8:15 a.m. Join fellow birding enthusiasts of all experience levels on this fun, informal and educational walk through the park in search of the many beautiful avian neighbors that call Lake Houston Park home. Ages 12 and up. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Mass Audubon birdwatchers seek special finds May 28, 2008
The birders gather at the North River Wildlife Sanctuary at 8 a.m. before being whisked off in the Mass Audubon vans to prime birding territory, like Wompatuck State Park in Hingham but destinations can change at any moment if a rare bird is suddenly rumored to be in the neighborhood ... Sanford Leslie of Plymouth has been birding since 1995, when his daughter introduced him to it, and goes out with the Friday group year-round ... Jordan has been birding since 1988, and Jones for more than 40... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
State's wildlife refuges struggle with tight budgets May 25, 2008
The presence of these rare creatures and the increasing popularity of the refuge for birding has resulted in a steady climb in the number of visitors, according to Wargowsky. Annual visits have climbed within the last five years or so from 150,000 to 160,000 people each year. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Patagonia Lake State Park May 24, 2008
Boating, birding, hiking at Patagonia Lake ... Boating, birding, hiking at Patagonia Lake ... We also hiked the Birding Trail, which took us through a shady wood as sunset approached, the trees winter-gray and darkening. (AZCentral -- Travel)
