We will be able to see a greater variety of flowers and will visit part of the property that is not visited very frequently. Part of our route will take us onto deer trails in the forest. We will have an alternate hike for those interested in a shorter, easier walk. Our overnight birding trip this year will take us to one of the nationally recognized birding areas of the country - Crane Creek and the nearby Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Ohio. We expect to record a sizable list of species on this trip.
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Cost to be announced 17. Saturday, May 12, All day May Day Bird Count This year we will again spend a good part of the second Saturday in May counting all the birds we can find, by sight or sound, at Merry Lea and in the adjacent area. This annual count is part of a national effort coordinated by the Audubon Society to monitor bird populations, and the data we collect becomes part of the national record. Any birders, experienced or beginners, are welcome. This program is designed for persons interested in creating sketches from the world around them.