Shifting Lots Bird Walk

1861 State Road,Plymouth MA 02360

20 May, 2023

Description

Under the leadership of Lisa Schibley, coordinator of Manomet’s International Shorebird Survey, and Brian Vigorito and Nate Marchessault from the South Shore Bird Club, the group will investigate the perimeter of Ellisville marsh, tidal flats, barrier beach and inlet, spying on migrating and nesting birds in each habitat. Participants can expect educational birding information from Manomet staff, and extensive knowledge about the area from Friends of Ellisville Marsh. Parking: Ellisville Harbor State Park, 1861 State Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 What to Wear & Bring: Sturdy, closed-toed shoes - waterproof if possibleBinocularsScope if possibleWaterSnacksExtra layersConditions: Uneven, varied, and wet terrainRestrictions No petsRain Date: Sunday, May 21st, 9:00 - 11:00 amParticipants will be notified via email on the night of May 19th. About Ellisville Marsh: Ellisville Marsh hosts a rich diversity of bird species and has been designated by Mass Audubon as a Massachusetts Important Bird Area (IBA). Its adjacent beaches include nesting areas for threatened shorebirds such as Piping Plovers and Least Terns that are protected during the summer months. Early May is a great time to see migrating birds on their stopover to nesting grounds in the far north as well as birds that nest around the marsh or on the barrier beach. Piping plovers spotted on Shifting Lots Bird Walk 2022: We are adhering to state guidelines for COVID-19. Please read rules carefully before buying your ticket: • Participants must be fully vaccinated in order to participate. • Participants must register in advance. • Participants must agree to the Wildlands Trust COVID-19 terms and conditions for outdoor programs, as provided during Eventbrite registration. • If a participant or someone in their household is ill, has symptoms associated with COVID-19, has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 7 days, or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test, they are asked not to attend. • If a participant becomes ill within 7 days following their participation in the class, they should contact Director of Special Projects Rachel Bruce at [email protected] • These programs are weather permitting. If a program has to be cancelled due to weather, attendees will be notified via email the night before.