Birding the Irving Nature Park with Hank and Carolyn Scarth

Where:

Meet Hank and Carolyn Scarth at the parking lot overlooking the Children’s Forest. The lot is located on the right, 500 metres past the Irving Barn on Sand Cove Road. 

Register in case of changes or cancellation: https://form.jotform.com/221284752050247

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Description:      

This walk will begin on the “Broken Ankle Trail” (you have to attend to learn that story!) which will take us from Sand Cove Road down to the lagoons. We will then walk part of the Children’s Forest Road where we are sure to add some more species. Then, the start of the Sheldon Head Trail and then go down to the marsh and the Boardwalk - all with the goal of beating our 52 species from the last trip. 

This walk is rated “moderate” and will cross some potentially wet areas and uneven ground. 

There is one up hill climb. 

Sturdy, waterproof footwear is advised. 

We will walk 4-5 kilometres. 

This outing is not considered suitable for younger children.

What to bring:

• Water
• Sunscreen and insect spray
• Binoculars and/or Camera
• Field guide 
• Dress in layers 

COVID Protocols:

• Carpooling, masking & distancing will be at the discretion of the participants
• Please do not take part if you have any COVID-like symptoms

Cost:

This event is FREE to attend!

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Wəlastəkewiyik / Maliseet whose ancestors along with the Mi’Kmaq / Mi’kmaw and Passamaquoddy / Peskotomuhkati Tribes / Nations signed Peace and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s.