CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Rebecca Byrd and Jeffrey Weiss of Atlanta will co-lead a relaxed and casual birding and herping walk for those with a budding interest in native birds, reptiles, and amphibians. After a brief orientation, we will mosey towards Betty’s Creek Rd and cross it to slowly stroll the mowed trails and marshy area of the Betty’s Creek floodplain southwest of the road. We’ll listen and look for breeding birds as well as spring migrants. Along the way, we’ll be on the lookout for snakes, anoles, skinks, turtles, frogs, salamanders, and other beautiful and fascinating critters that we’ll help you learn to identify.

FYI - The word “herp” is derived from “herptiles,” which refers all reptiles & amphibians and is the subject of herpetology.

NOTE: This will be an easy walk rather than a strenuous hike.
The walk begins at 7:30am and will end midday when the bird activity slows down, or the walkers get hungry - whichever comes first! In the case of heavy rain or high winds, this walk will be cancelled.

Rebecca has been birding and herping, botanizing and naturalizing on and off for over 30 years since her early teens and loves to learn about and observe just about any living thing. Jeffrey is currently Facilities Manager of The Amphibian Foundation in Atlanta and loves to herp any chance he gets. Rebecca and Jeffrey enjoy sharing the joy found in nature with those who wish to learn more about the habits and habitats of native wildlife.

Participants should bring a pair of binoculars, a water bottle, and a snack. If you don’t have binoculars, bring your ears. If you have a bird guide or herp guide, feel free to bring that along, too.

As always, please dress in layers, wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and closed-toe hiking shoes or boots. Comfortable waterproof boots are even better. Bring water, any medicines you might require, including an Epi-pen if you have severe allergic reactions, and a walking stick if needed.

The fee for this walk is $10 per person.

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Hambidge has miles of hiking trails among an incredible biodiversity of meadows, streams, waterfalls, native plants and wildflowers, and a cove forest. Nature Hikes and other Outdoor Experiences take place throughout the year. Led by experts in fields like botany, biology, ecology, geology, history, art, music and more, each hike is a fascinating lesson about our natural world.