Fernbank Forest Spring Migration Birding Hike
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The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Learn | |
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Event Location: | |
Fernbank Science Center (156 Heaton Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 -- NOT the Natural History Museum! See detailed directions & free parking instructions below.)
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Apr 18 2009
8:00 am >> N/A
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| Registration Opens:
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Tue, Mar 31 2009 4:00 pm
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Fri, Apr 17 2009 8:00 pm
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| Event Duration: | | 2 hours | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D1: Easy | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Jason B
Charlie Cottingham
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| Member Cost: | | None |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 25 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 5 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
The quiet early morning hours of mid-April are considered prime time for observing rare birds that are migrating through Atlanta. Spring is also a beautiful time of year for becoming more familiar with Georgia's year-round resident species. Although we’ll literally have to “get up with the birds” for this 8 AM event sponsored by Fernbank Science Center, we’re sure to enjoy this leisurely 2-hour birding hike in the Science Center’s lush old growth forest.
Fernbank ornithologist Chris Showalter will lead the hike, help us identify birds that we see or hear, and teach us some of their distinguishing “field marks” and calls. Assisting us will be AOC member and event co-leader Jason Baumgardner who is an avid birder – also other expert birders from the Atlanta Audubon Society. We expect to observe numerous songbirds including exotic migratory warblers – also perhaps a few large raptors such as barred owls and red-tailed hawks. Bring your binoculars if you have a pair! |
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Required Items to Bring:
Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots,
Weather-appropriate clothing layers,
Rain gear if necessary – this is a "rain or shine" event unless severe thunderstorms are forecast.)
Binoculars if you have a pair (preferably light-weight). | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | FROM I-75/I-85 CORRIDOR IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA:
1) Get off I-75 at Exit #248C, “GA-10 East/ Freedom Pkwy.”
2) Take Freedom Pkwy eastward about 2.3 miles to its end at Ponce de Leon Ave (avoiding the Carter Center exit).
3) Turn Right onto Ponce De Leon Ave (US-29/78), go about 2.7 miles, and look for an old arched concrete railroad bridge crossing the road ahead.
4) Just BEFORE passing under the railroad bridge turn Left at the traffic light onto Artwood Road and go just 0.2 mile.
5) Turn Right onto Heaton Park Drive and go just 0.1 mile to Fernbank Science Center on your left. Park in the “North” lot just beyond the Science Center and meet near the stone wall surrounding the round-domed observatory. If necessary use an overflow parking space beyond the observatory or in front of the Science Center.
FROM I-285 EAST OF ATLANTA:
1) Get off I-285 at Exit #39A “US-78 West, Decatur/Atlanta.”
2) Take US-78 West about 5.1 miles, which en route becomes Scott Blvd, then merges with Ponce de Leon Ave. Look for an old arched concrete railroad bridge crossing the road ahead.
3) Just AFTER passing under the railroad bridge turn Right off Ponce de Leon Ave onto Artwood Road and go just 0.2 mile.
4) Turn Right onto Heaton Park Drive and go just 0.1 mile to Fernbank Science Center on your left. Park in the “North” lot just beyond the Science Center and meet near the stone wall surrounding the round-domed observatory. If necessary use an overflow parking space beyond the observatory or in front of the Science Center. | |
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| Notes: |
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| Cost Includes: | | Free event and free parking! |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |