Join a co-sponsored bird trip between the South Shore Bird Club and the Athol Bird and Nature Club to the Birch Hill Wildlife Management Area on the border of Royalston and Winchendon.
This area contains two clear-cut areas being managed as blueberry barrens, providing good habitat for early successional bird species such as Prairie and Chestnut-sided Warblers, and Field and White-throated Sparrows. Oh, and Blueberries! Intermixed woodland and swamp habitats provide great opportunities for viewing the many breeding birds of the area. Be prepared for a modest amount of walking. Access to the area is via hard packed dirt roads that may be rutted.
Meet at the Royalston Library at 6:45 AM where we will ride to the walk location. Bring your bug repellent, some good walking footwear, and maybe a basket for blueberries. 🙂
Contact Ernie LeBlanc at ealeblanc13@gmail.com to confirm your participation, or if you have questions.