OLLI Fall 2017 Birding Class Schedule
General – Wear
comfortable walking shoes as we may walk on level ground up to 1 mile. Bring binoculars,
a scope if you have one, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a snack and
something to drink. Also come prepared for windy cool weather and a shower. If significant rain is forecast the
class will be cancelled. See http://billfintel.blogspot.com/
for any last minute notices. If the weather looks iffy, Bill will post the
class status at the latest by 6 am on the day of the class.
All classes begin at
8 am at the location specified below. A State park sticker or entry fee is
required for Cape Henlopen, Gordon’s Pond and Indian River Inlet.
Climate Change as it
affects birds will be covered on our walks, plus Bill’s blog.
Oct 11 – Cape
Henlopen State Park Seaside Nature Center
We will bird the feeders and trail at the Nature Center,
then go to the Point parking lot, then the Hawk Watch, and if time permits,
Herring Point.
Oct 18 – Fintel’s
Home, Mill Pond Acres, Lewes
At the Fintel’s home we will review plantings for birds,
water features for birds, and bird feeder designs, plus choosing birdseed and
suet. Next we will go to Oyster Rocks Road, and perhaps one or more other
seldom travelled back roads.
Oct 25 – Prime Hook
NWR Headquarters
This is a prime time for early waterfowl, late shorebirds,
and sparrows. All can be challenging,
but also lots of fun, and a great beginning to winter.
Nov 1 – NO CLASS
Nov 8 – Gordon’s Pond
Meet at the Gordon’s Pond Pavilion. This is accessed by
going north through the town of Rehoboth Beach at the end of Ocean Drive. There
is about a one-mile long trail that borders the pond and ends at an elevated
observation platform. The trail also passes through some unique maritime forest.
Dec 13 – Indian River
Inlet, Main parking lot just south of the inlet.
Park as close to the inlet and the ocean as you can. This is
one of our favorite destinations for winter birding, BUT it can be cold and
windy so come dressed warmly. We will be looking for sea-ducks, loons, Gannets,
Bonaparte’s Gulls, Purple Sandpipers, and others.
