Back by popular demand: 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, NH Audubon’s Newfound Center & Public Programs Coordinator, 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. Birds spotted in this area in mid-September include Wood Ducks, Common Yellowthroats, and Belted Kingfishers.

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 or muddy depending on weather conditions. Dogs are not allowed on this walk.

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