Baby Birds! at Wakodahatchee Wetlands (Delray)
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Let's get out of the house and enjoy the nature we’ll see while walking the .75-mile boardwalk that winds through three of the Wakodahatchee Wetland's ponds.
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NOTE ABOUT WEATHER…..
Since this is an outdoor event, weather can be a factor. If it's just drizzling, bring rain gear. If weather seems really iffy, call Abby at 561-319-7758 to confirm.
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COST: Free
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PARKING & WHERE WE’LL MEET …..
Free in lot. The site is on the southeast side of Palm Beach County Water Utility Department's Southern Region Operations Center. Look for Abby near the front entrance of the boardwalk. Call her at 561-319-7758 if you are lost.
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WHAT TO BRING …..
• Water, sunglasses, hat …
• Camera and/or binoculars …
• Rain poncho if it's drizzling …
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KIDS, ELDERS & WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ……
This is a very family-friendly event. Wooden boardwalks with ramps, no stairs.
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PETS: Leave 'em at home.
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ABOUT WAKODAHATCHEE WETLANDS …..
The Wakodahatchee Wetlands have attracted a wide variety of wildlife, including turtles, frogs, alligators, and more than 140 different species of birds. BIRDERS TAKE NOTE: Habitats include open pond water to attract waterfowl and diving birds; emergent marsh areas for rails, moorhens, and sparrows; shallow shelves for herons and egrets; islands with shrubs/snags for roosting and nesting; forested wetland areas for long-term habitat development.
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"Wakodahatchee" is a Seminole term that translates as "created waters." 50 acres of unused utilities land have been transformed into this magnificent wetlands ecosystem. Every day, approximately two million gallons of highly treated water is pumped in. By acting as a natural filter for the nutrients that remain, the wetlands work to further cleanse the water. Virtual Tour: http://www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/wakodahatchee/tour.htm
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FOR MORE ABOUT BIRD WATCHING or THIS EVENT …..
Contact Abby: zahn_abby@yahoo.com or 561-319-7758
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST …..
Contact Toni Jr: toniajr@icloud.com
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