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Meet Your Trip Leader
Developing Birder Trip - These trips are especially welcoming to newer birders wanting to learn more, and questions are encouraged.
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Washington Park
—Pop Up Trip! The morning routine of birds!
(Developing Birder Trip)
7/11/2026
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Leader:
Linda Purcell purcellzz@hotmail.com or 13035037989
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Directions
Meet near the Washington Park Sign at East Virginia Avenue and the south end of S. Marion St. Pkwy. Park on the west side of S. Marion St. Parkway.
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This trip is limited to the first 5 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Developed, Reservoir, Riparian
Birds, like people, have a morning routine! Wake up, look for something to eat, feed the kids, bathe, talk to friends. This short trip will focus on the north third of Washington Park, including the beautiful pollinator gardens, the riparian habitat of adjacent Smith ditch, the west side of Smith Lake and grassy areas in between. We will identify birds and understand the bahaviors of different species include flycatching, picking at insects on plants, eating nectar, digging in the grass. We'll try to spot a nest or two, as birds may be carrying food to hatchlings or even sitting on a nest!
Bring binoculars, (field trip leader will bring an extra pair) water, a snack, and if you are inclined, a cup of coffee or tea; sunscreen/hat/bug stuff - what you normally would use to prepare for a stroll in a park. This is a very easy walk of less than a half mile over paved and pebble paths and grass. If you haven't birded with DFO before, take a look at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Guidelines.aspx
Lastly, birders of all levels are welcome!
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