Date: 1/5/25 1:52 pm From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Washington County Grasslands WMA
Washington County Grasslands WMA
When: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Meeting time: 2:00 PM
Location: Washington County Grasslands
The date is dependent upon weather conditions, however it will definitely NOT be Jan 11 or 12 - I have a commitment that weekend. Stay tuned for updates - at present I have 6 people signed up of 16 available slots.
Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd <naomi_kestrel...>
With almost 500 acres of protected fields and meadows, the Washington County Grasslands WMA is a winter treasure. We will meet in the early afternoon and search for Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Rough-legged Hawks and other diurnal species. Snowy Owl is always a possibility in an irruption year. As the afternoon wears on, we can hope to see the changeover from day to night shift, as Short-eared Owls displace Northern Harriers from their hunting grounds.
The exact date of this trip will depend upon weather conditions, snow depth, etc. Because we will be birding from the road, it will be necessary to share vehicles and to limit the number of participants to 16. A maximum of five vehicles would be best. Contact the coordinator for reservations and other information.
Meet at 2:00 p.m. at the parking lot on Blackhouse Road.
If there is interest, the trip will be repeated in February.
