Community Birding at Battle Park, Rocky Mount

Community birding at Battle Park, Rocky Mount
Saturday, May 16, 9 - 11 a.m. (8:45 if borrowing binoculars)
800 Battlepark Lane, Rocky Mount

Curious about birds? Enjoy time in nature?
Join us Saturday, May 16th from 9:00* to 11:00 a.m. for a morning bird outing hosted by Braswell Memorial Library and Wake Audubon as we kick off our new partnership and service to the Rocky Mount community!

Live in our near Rocky Mount? Know others who do? Share this news, and come meet your bird-loving neighbors. Discover how easy and fun it is to start birding in our community.

Registration appreciated: Please call 252-442-1951 x851 to register.

Anyone new to birding, and birders of all levels are encouraged to join in.

Battle Park is considered one of the top locations for birding in Nash County. known for its diverse mix of riverine, wetland, and mature woodland habitats along the Tar River.

Driving instructions:

• Park at 800 Battlepark Lane (large parking lot).
• We'll meet in the lot close to the trailhead.
• Look for guides with car hatches up and Bird Outing signs.

What to expect / bring:

• This outing will feature a slow 1 to 1.5 mile out and back path.
• Our path will take us on paved trails by the river. We'll explore some unpaved trails as well.
• A restroom and water fountain are located approximately 0.5 miles from the trailhead.
• A slight incline is immediately followed by a short decline before reaching the rest area. Most of the paved trail is flat.
• We'll provide snacks.
• Bring your reusable water bottle.
• Prepare for both sun and shade.
• Borrow binoculars from us or bring your own.

*If borrowing binoculars, please arrive at the parking lot meeting point at 8:45 a.m. to be provided a pair and receive help to focus them for your eyesight. There’s no requirement to use binoculars, yet, we’ll have plenty to borrow if you choose to do so and provide a safe space to learn.

Our Wake Audubon birding guide will be avid birder and nature photographer Jessica Williams, with helper guides along to assist with sightings.

It's spring migration time! We hope to see migrating warblers, plus Great Blue Herons, woodpeckers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, swallows and many other species that frequent the Park.

What bird species frequent the Park and trail?

• Check out the Battle Park bird sightings on ebird.org: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L518504

Questions ahead?

• Email event manager Rick LaRose at rlarose.was@gmail.com.
• Text Rick on the day of the event with any questions at 919 609-7570.

We're looking forward to birding together with you in beautiful Battle Park on Saturday morning, May 16!

Then, join us in the afternoon 1 - 4 p.m for Braswell Family Birding Day at the Library, with free family-fun activities, games, raffles, story time, resources on all things birds, and the launch of our new Birding Backpack loaner program.

Wake Audubon is your local chapter of the National Audubon Society. We serve Wake, Nash, Franklin, Johnston, and Harnett counties, helping people connect with nature through conservation, education, and community programs. We welcome people of every background and life experience who care about birds, wildlife, and our natural spaces, and offer programs, outings, and activities where everyone can access and enjoy nature in a safe, supportive community.