Feb. 10th Birding at the Beds (Village Creek Drying Beds)

[Mary Lee]

Please join Martin for Birding at the Beds this Wednesday, Feb. 10th.

Where: Meet in the parking lot of the Dunlop Sports Center on the south side of Green Oaks Blvd. between Davis Dr. and Fielder Rd. in Arlington, across from the entrance to Village Creek Drying Beds.

When: The 2nd Wednesday of each month September through April, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Leader: Martin Mattingly

Description: After meeting in the Dunlop Sports Center parking lot** we will carpool over to the drying beds. This field trip will be great for beginning birders and to observe and document what birds are visiting the beds during each season. Birding will be done by automobile and with some easy walking. Binoculars will be available if needed. Please be prepared for the current weather conditions. Please note that after heavy rains the drying beds are not open to vehicles due to flooding.

** Please ensure all valuables in your vehicle are placed out of sight PRIOR to arriving at the parking lot. __________________

[dpbronze]

Here's a thought : We've had some good days on the Wed Beds trips, but there is a TON of standing water everywhere in Arlington right now... If the beds happen to be too wet for the water dept folks to allow cars in, we are looking at a walking morning at the beds; with the overnite low temp Tues/Wed morning of 27degrees. Better dust off your best parka & galoshas. Dp

[martinmattingly]

After meeting in the parking lot of Dunlop Park we could make a decision to bird the trails of River Legacy Park. Let's see what develops and how much water is over the entrance road. Martin