No April Fools joke here – join NH Audubon and The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire’s Forests for a birding outing at the Merrimack River Outdoor Education & Conservation Area (a.k.a. “The Floodplain”) in Concord! Devin Guilfoyle, center coordinator of NH Audubon’s Newfound Center, will talk about spotting and identifying birds in a variety of NH forest habitats, while Matt Scaccia, the Forest Society’s recreation & community relations manager, will talk about the unique land features of The Floodplain. Great Blue Herons, Red-tailed Hawks, and Eastern Phoebes have been spotted on this land during early April outings in previous years.

We will meet in the parking lot of The Floodplain to begin the walk. This location is just down the road from the Forest Society’s headquarters on Portsmouth Street in Concord, and can be found on Google Maps by searching “Les Clark Nature Trailhead”.

This is a free event with binocular rentals available. Please dress for the weather with sturdy shoes. Expect to walk between 1-2 miles over mostly flat, but uneven trails through grassy and wooded terrain. Trails may be soggy, muddy, or icy, depending on weather conditions. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Please read NH Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program Liability Release & Agreement Waiver before submitting your RSVP. RSVPing to this event indicates that you agree to the waiver’s terms and conditions.