Te program started with a breakfast in the main building. That was funded by GSBAS and supported by the Melville Deli with a donation of bagels and spreads.. The park staff made coffee and set up the room for the event. While participants were enjoying the continental breakfast park staff. member Pam Hunters showed an discussed the possible birds that might be seen on our walk following the indoor activities.
We split into two groups for our walk, each group led by folks from Great South Bay Audubon. Initially we went to the lake by the mill to scan for ducks. There were not many ducks as the pond had skim ice on the surface, though we did manage to see a few species. One of the groups on the way back from viewing the lakeon the east side discovered the stars of the day. In the river, across from the mill a Wilson's Snipe and a Rusty Blackbird were found. In total we had 26 species, not bad for a cold winter day.
This is one of our most popular programs, and today was another good day for getting together to enjoy the outdoors and share knowledge off birds. Photos By Lisa Nasta
