Birding
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Bird Hike
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Enjoy an informal guided birding walk while exploring Havenwoods State Forest. We’ll keep an eye out for winter birds and their nests. Mostly flat terrain with less than 2.5 miles of hiking. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars or borrow…
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Sandhill Crane Watch
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Join the Friends of Sandhill to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh. We will drive to the hiking trail near Gallagher Marsh and hike to the viewing area.
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Sandhill Crane Watch - Natural Resources Foundation Tour
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Join Sandhill wildlife technician Carrie Milestone to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh.
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Evening Marsh and Crane Watch
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Join educators at the Palmatory Picnic Shelter an hour before sunset at 4:30 p.m. for an informative talk on the birds you see flying overhead.
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Fall Bird Hike and Identification
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Did you know there are over 100 species of birds that call the park home? Come watch the amazing aerial feats of the Caspian Tern or listen for the splash of a cormorant diving for its dinner on a walk with our Park Naturalist. Meet at the Park’s…
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Raptor Day
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Come along on a guided bird hike from 11 a.m. to noon (binoculars will be available for use), create some bird-related crafts in the nature center and meet some live raptors from 1 to 2 p.m. with the Eagle and Friends program presented by Schlitz…
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Fall Migration Hike
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Walk with our naturalist to look for birds on their migratory path, as some northern birds have already begun their journey south, stopping here along the way.
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Raptors On Rib Mountain
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Come learn about these fascinating birds and see them live, up close!