Full Moon Rising Over Killin Wetlands

The full Snow Moon will rise at 5:15 PM on what will hopefully be a clear Sunday afternoon in February. From Killin's parking lot, you can get a pretty tasty view with a scope or telephoto.

First, we'll walk very slowly about 1 mi. total out and back down paved and inclined NW Cedar Canyon Road to the west slough to photograph waterfowl, nutria, and maybe an elk or otter. Swans, geese, and winter species have settled in and the water levels are back to normal so it should be good birding. You are free to come a half hour early to explore the little 0.7 mi. trail loop through the park, itself.

Then we'll return to the parking lot, set up our tripods, snuggle into our chairs and blankets, and watch for the moon to make its grand entrance around 5:40 PM at 63° azimuth. There should be quite a few planets visible, too.

Bring $10 cash, water, headlamp/light source, binoculars/scope, camping chair with lots of blankets, WEATHER appropriate clothing with extra warm layers, and all your photography gear. Restroom on site. Adults only, please, and no pets, please.