Birding at Williamson Preserve 2026-0213 (Register Off Meetup)

REGISTER OFF MEETUP

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026: 8:00 TO 10:30 AM
Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, NC
This is a free event, but REGISTRATION ON TLC's WEBSITE IS REQUIRED . There is limit of 15 birders for the event, and you will receive an email from Triangle Land Conservancy a day or two before the event.
Note: The dirt road portion of Mials Plantation Road is permanently closed, so stay on Smithfield Road and turn right on Mials Plantation, then left after the church into the driveway of the white building, just at the closed road signs. Watch out for a deep hole or two when you park.

Join Wake Audubon and Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) for a morning of birding and exploring the Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve near the Wake County / Johnston County line. Our experienced birder Marc Ribaudo will guide you through the meadow and Two Ponds Loop covering about 2 miles of mostly dirt trails. Join this wonderful morning stroll and see what birds you can find. Please wear good walking shoes and layers, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as dogs may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities.

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this is a great chance to connect with nature and learn about the diverse bird species that call the grasslands, woodlands, and ponds home. Check out what we may find here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4669077

TLC maintains a waitlist, so be sure to join TLC's waitlist if the event is full. Joining our Meetup waitlist for this event will NOT register you for this event, so, I shut off the RSVP option.

VERY IMPORTANT: After a heavy rain, the preserve may be closed to prevent erosion, so TLC may have to cancel the outing. Otherwise, you will receive an email from TLC of where to park and the status of the walk (Wake Audubon Meetup will not know the walk's status). Note that even if the preserve is closed to others, TLC tries to hold this walk, using the volunteer parking area just after the main gate and the old church.