Date wrapper:
Jan
20
Guided Naturalist Walk
When
January 20, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where
Hatflied Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Dr.
Newport, OR
Sponsors
Yaquina Birders & Naturalists
Cost
Free
Coot close-up. | Photo by Peter Pearsall
Bird enthusiast Ram Papish will lead a Yaquina Birders & Naturalists field trip pm Saturday, Jan. 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr). Right now the bay is jam-packed with ducks like Surf Scoter, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, and Northern Pintail along with a few less common birds like Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye and Canvasback. A variety of loons and grebes are also seen wintering in the bay, along with a few American coots. This field trip provides an opportunity to see them before they migrate away to their spring nesting grounds.
The event is free and open to all. Dress for variable weather and meet at 9 a.m at the flagpole in the HMSC Visitor Center parking lot. The field trip will last two hours. For more information, call 541-961-1307.
