St. Clair River Walk

1793-1799 Michigan St,Algonac MI 48001

26 February, 2022

Description

Join us for duck and gull watching along the St. Clair River from Algonac State Park to Lighthouse Park in Port Hurón. Join field trip leader Joanna Pease for an adventure along St. Clair River to look for ducks and gulls. We will start at the riverside parking lot at Algonac State Park at 8:30 AM. We will then explore the river going north stopping at viewpoints in Marine City, St. Clair, Marysville and Port Huron ending at Lighthouse Park. There are opportunities to see many overwintering diving ducks including rafts of Long-tailed Ducks plus hopefully all three species of scoters. Rarities in the past have included Harlequin Duck and King Eider. There is also potential for many gulls including Iceland, Glaucous and Lesser Black-backed. The itinerary is subject to change (or cancel for inclement weather) depending on the amount of snow and condition of the parking lots particularly at the starting point. This group is limited to 12 people and no more than seven cars. Please wear masks and practice social distancing. A waiver for Covid 19 is included in the registration process and the following protocols will be in place in order to have a safe walk for all involved: 1. Must register in advance, no touch check-in at start of field trip 2. Masks are required as social distancing is hard to maintain while birding 3. Groups will be kept under 10 total 4. Social distancing of 6 feet will be maintained as well as possible 5. We ask that if you have been exposed to anyone with Covid 19 or are feeling unwell to please stay home 6. Please bring your own masks, hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes 7. Binoculars will be available to use, but must be requested during registration ***After registering, you will receive Detroit Audubon's bi-monthly e-newsletter, Flyway Express. You may unsubscribe at any time. ***   Our mission is to foster appreciation and conservation of birds and the environment we share.Our mission pillars are: Education, Research, and Action.