Conservation Commission Past Events

Lead by Jody Schubert, and the group of 9 eager birders explored the CREA land/trails. The diversity of habitat, which includes wetland, pond, mature and mixed deciduous and conifer forest, large fields and nearby hills and ridges provided 30 species on a cool spring morning. Of special interest and delight were 6 species of wood warblers, all actively gleaning insects, given their recent migratory journeys and need to refuel. Around the pond Barn and Tree Swallows swooped close overhead, while resident geese honked and Red-Winged Blackbirds were calling from every direction.