Interested in birds and birding? The Finger Lakes Land Trust is pleased to announce the Spring Bird Quest to be held Memorial Day Weekend (May 25, 26, and 27) at Land Trust protected properties. The Bird Quest is an opportunity to visit unique natural areas while raising awareness for the protection of vital bird habitat.
Mark Chao, experienced birder, will be lead four, free guided hikes for new and experienced birders alike. Bring binoculars if you have them! Feel free to attend any or all of the walks. Saturday, May 25 8:00 AM, Bird Quest at the Dorothy McIlroy Bird Sanctuary (Summerhill, Cortland County). Join us for a walk through this wetland complex which features a wide variety of bird species. From Cortland, follow Rt. 281 north to intersection with Rt. 90. Turn left (west) on Rt. 90 and follow for 5 miles to Lake Como Rd. Turn right on Lake Como Rd. and continue for about 2 mi to Fire Lane A. Make right onto Lane A to find parking area on right. Sunday, May 26, 8:00 AM, Bird Quest at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (West Danby, Tompkins County). This preserve, located just 8 miles from downtown Ithaca features forest, field, and lake and a diversity of habitats for birds and other wildlife. From Ithaca, take Rt. 13 south to junction with Rt. 34/96. Continue south on 34/96 to hamlet of West Danby. Preserve entrance is on left, ½ mile past Sylvan drive. Monday, May 27, 6:30 AM, Bird Quest at the Goetchius Wetland Preserve (Caroline, Tompkins County). This one is for the early risers! Enjoy an early morning at this preserve to see what birds are visiting. From Ithaca, take Rt. 79 east approximately 11 miles and turn left on Flat Iron Rd. Continue up the road approx. 0.5 mile and park on the shoulder of the road. Monday, May 27, 8:30 AM, Bird Quest at the Roy H. Park Preserve (Dryden, Tompkins County). This preserve takes visitors through fields and forests and down to Six Mile Creek. From Ithaca, take Rt. 13 north to Irish Settlement Rd. Turn right and continue 1.5 miles past Hammond Hill Rd. The preserve parking area is on the left just past the southern end of Goodband Rd. Walks are free and open to the public. Birders of all skill level are welcome. For more information visit www.fllt.org or call 607-275-9487. ******************************************************************************* Emily Eisman Outreach and Membership Manager Finger Lakes Land Trust 202 East Court St Ithaca, NY 14850 607-275-9487 www.fllt.org<http://www.fllt.org/> [Facebook_icon_small]<http://www.facebook.com/FingerLakesLandTrust> For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at [email protected].
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