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Julie Zickefoose takes a brief rest from her Hard Core Birding Trip
Julie Zickefoose takes a brief rest from her Hard Core Birding Trip
Julie Zickefoose takes a brief rest from her Hard Core Birding Trip
Warning Guide/Speakers
are not scheduled for the evening presentation the same day they lead a “Hard
Core “trip. Because they are whooped and worthless that night!
Offered on Wednesday and Friday, each full-week and
half-week participant will have the option of selecting a “Hard Core” trip to
extend their experience in the field (providing space remains when you make
your reservation). Participating in an initial group of 20, “Hard Core” birders
will leave the initial group following lunch and head out for new territory
returning to the Burnwood departure point at 5 pm or so, as opposed to 2 PM on
the regular trips. Please note that this will leave little opportunity for down
time prior to dinner and the evening program.
The Wednesday “Hard Core” adventure will explore from one of
the lowest points in the county just below Kanawha Falls up the Sugar Creek
descending ridge line habitat which slopes toward Gauley River National
Recreation Area and then up from there to higher ground. Target bird species seen
here are Warbling Vireo, Cerulean Warbler, and many others……The moderate
terrain is explored mostly by van, with groups exiting at strategic locations
to view birds, walking short distances, and then traveling farther along the
ridge by vehicle. Natural features of the area include a variety of habitats
from river bottom to high ridges.
Following a brief lunch stop (maybe with restrooms) “Hard
Core’s” will move on to explore more areas. The regular trip will return to
Burnwood around 2 PM.…..
Breakfast is at Burnwood 6 AM.
The Friday “Hard Core” option involves a 90-minute ride to
the state’s most unique habitat – the Cranberry Glades Wilderness Area. A
remnant of the glacial age, Cranberry Glades is ripe with flora most commonly
associated with the Canadian Tundra. A natural botanical area not only unveils
a plethora of plant species not seen elsewhere in the state of West Virginia,
but may also offer up close looks at Black Bear.
Birds normally encountered on the Cranberry trip include
Black-Throated Blue Warbler, Black-Throated Green Warbler, Canada Warbler, Cerulean
Warbler, Chestnut-Sided Warbler, Red Crossbills this was a new route in 2007
and “well worth the drive “ was the feedback we received.
Following lunch at the U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center,
“Hard Core” participants will depart the initial grouping and head out into the
great unknown and beyond breaking up the drive home with stops in several
unique locations. Arriving back at Burnwood around 5 PM
Breakfast is at Burnwood 6 AM
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