Join avid birders Wendy Gibbons and Jane Wing for an introduction to birding at the Joslin Road gravel pits, one of the best birding hotspots in the Keene area. Our 1.5-mile roundtrip route along a hard-packed gravel trail will take us through habitats ideal for raptors, ducks, shorebirds, and songbirds, and the open landscape will make it easier to find birds with binoculars.

We’ll also share some easily recognized bird songs, behaviors, and natural history to help you appreciate how birds provide ecosystem services that benefit us all. If you already know your feeder birds and want to up your game, this walk is for you! Families with children are welcome. Bring binoculars (or borrow a pair from us), and come prepared for sun and biting insects.

8 to 10 a.m. at the Joslin Road gravel pits in Surry. Directions to the exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited, and registration is required. For general information about Harris Center field trips, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, contact Wendy or Jane.