Early Birders at Prairie Ridge (NO LEADER, 2024-05-10, 06:00 AM or later)

Early Birders at Prairie Ridge (NO LEADER, 2024-05-10, 06:00 AM or later)

Early Birders welcome at Prairie Ridge Ecostation on:
Friday, MAY 10, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT or any time thereafter!
Leader: NONE. Bird on your own or with people you meet.
Address: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh. Do NOT park outside the gates.
The Prairie Ridge staff are opening the gates EARLY, ONE FRIDAY A MONTH, so that birders can come enjoy early morning birding.
And yes, you can arrive ANY TIME after the start time!
Visit the event website here: https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/venue/prairie-ridge/
Normal hours of operation for Prairie Ridge Ecostation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 4pm (closed on Sunday and Monday) and closed on most state holidays. Please CONFIRM that there are no delays to the opening date and time by visiting their website!

Please note that there is no official birding program happening.

Their website says: "Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie Ridge! Bring your own binoculars or camera and stop by before we open to enjoy our early morning birds. No pre-registration is required and you’re welcome to arrive as early as the stated time! Rain cancels event.

Assume no facilities will be available.

See their website for maps and other information.

https://naturalsciences.org/prairie-ridge

Follow along on Facebook @prairieridge

You can RSVP here but remember, there is NO LEADER for this outing.

NOTE: Prairie Ridge is NOT a wheelchair accessible site; it has all soft trails.

It is best to wear long sleeves and boots for your visit.

NO DOGS are allowed at Prairie Ridge Ecostation.

The restrooms in the building near the Purple Martin houses might be open. The brick building is not open to the general public.

Hope to see some birders out nice and early! : )