Date: 2/28/26 10:29 am From: Derek Courtney <derek.dana.courtney...> Subject: Mountaineer Audubon Field Trip --- Cheat Lake, Mon. Co.
Hi, all!
Next week on Saturday, March 7, Mountaineer Audubon is sponsoring a field trip to Cheat Lake in search of northbound waterfowl. The warmer temperatures and southerly winds have spurred birds to start moving; spring migration is here!
We will meet at 8am in the parking lot behind the Chestnut Ridge Church before heading out. Most of the morning's activities will involve driving between stops and minimal walking while we scope Cheat Lake. The exception is at Cheat Lake Park which is usually our last stop. There, we may walk up to a mile or so on flat well maintained trails depending on where the birds are.
Per usual, there will be no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required. But please feel free to reach out if you have any concerns or questions. Dress for the weather, the trip will proceed as long as the roads are safe to drive.
I will try to be at Almost Heaven next to Chestnut Ridge Church around 7am if anyone wants breakfast or a caffeine fix before heading out.
I hope to see you all there! Have a great weekend!
