Bird Nerds Hike

Saturday, September 21
Guided Bird Watching Hike: Bird Nerds Outing, Snake Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
Distance/Difficulty: 3.5-mile/MODERATE
Duration: 2 hours
Description: On this 3.5-mile loop, Kyle Aldinger, PhD in Forest Resources, will lead us on a birdwalk and share his special interests in conservation of birds, insects, and native plants. September is a beautiful time of year to witness songbirds during their fall migration. Dr. Aldinger will cover identification, migration, habitat, and conservation of various bird species. Snake Hill WMA is a serene escape to nature, managed by the WV Division of Natural Resources for the primary purpose of habitat restoration and management and for hunting access. The terrain is a mix of rolling hills and rocky cliffs near the Cheat River Gorge, and we will enjoy the view from two overlooks above the river.
Bring: Sunscreen, water, a snack, insect repellant, footwear for rugged terrain. There are no bathrooms.
Meet: 9 a.m. Snake Hill WMA, large parking lot, off Snake Hill Road
Leader: Adrienne Epley Brown, adrienne_epley@yahoo.com, 702-465-9119.
Nearest town: Morgantown, WV
Cancellation: We will cancel if thunderstorms appear likely.