Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
August 29, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chapter Event – Muskegon Wastewater Fall Shorebirds – Grand Rapids Audubon Club Event
August 29, 2015. 8:00 AM
Trip Leaders: Becky Kuhn and Jim Fyfe
Join Becky and Jim for an August shorebird trip. Shorebird migration should be at or near its peak. Shorebirds, such as Semipalmated Plover, Sanderling, Least Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper and Lesser Yellowlegs are likely. Black-bellied Plover, American Golden-Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Baird’s Sandpiper, and Buff-breasted Sandpiper are all possible. Ducks and field birds are also likely to be seen. This year the plan is to meet at the Muskegon Wastewater and spend the morning looking for shorebirds. Optional extensions are possible depending on interest, conditions and birds reported. Possible extensions are Muskegon Lake, White Lake, Grand Haven or Wade’s Bayou in Douglas.
Essentials: Meet at the main entrance to the Muskegon Wastewater on the east side of Maple Island Rd at 8:00 AM. This is where we meet for bluebird box cleaning in March. Bring your binoculars. A spotting scope, a drink and snacks will be helpful. This trip is planned for the morning.
Safety Hazards: Driving in a caravan can be hazardous. Get directions from one of the leaders for travel to the next stop. Please exercise caution on the roads at all times and watch the car ahead of you when driving in a caravan. Please have a passenger handle all radio or phone communications while in a car.