Leader: Peter Gordon

Birding Focus: Come celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Elachee Nature Science Center's Chicopee Lake, a favorite site for birders. We expect to see waterfowl, including Mallards, American Black Ducks, Gadwall, Hooded Merganser, Wood Ducks; wading birds; wetland birds; winter visitors; and resident birds, including sparrows, woodpeckers, Hermit Thrushes, kinglets, and Yellow-rumped Warblers. This walk is open to birders of all abilities; families with children 10 and older are welcome. No dogs or strollers are allowed. Wear hiking shoes and dress for the weather. Elachee Nature Science Center will provide one scope and some binoculars. Participants are invited to bring additional scopes and binoculars. We hope to have restrooms available.

Directions and Parking: Take I-985 N to Exit 20 (GA-60, Queen City Pkwy.). Turn right on to GA-60/Candler Rd. and proceed to the first traffic light at Calvary Church Rd. Turn right on Calvary Church and follow for approximately 3 miles. The green-fenced parking lot and pavilion will be on the right. Google these coordinates for a map or program your GPS: 34.226653, -83.824594