Join Beth Poole on a monthly bird walk at Cool Spring Preserve!

PVAS Host: Beth Poole

This event is free and open to the public.  Anyone with an interest is welcome to come along, regardless of their birding skills.  Children 12+ are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.

The trails at Cool Spring preserve have a lot to offer! From well-maintained foot paths to gorgeous views, the preserve’s 63 acres is home to much wildlife.  Please meet by 7:30 am in the front parking lot of Cool Spring Preserve, the walk will last a couple of hours.

Species likely to be seen in winter include White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Wren, Chickadees, Titmouse, Nuthatches and lots of woodpeckers, Northern Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.  Some hopeful sightings include: Winter wren, Brown Creeper, Rusty Blackbirds, Swamp Sparrow, Red-breasted Nuthatch.

Participants should wear sturdy footwear, dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions, and bring along water. Binoculars will be available for anyone who needs them.