Join avid birders Wendy Gibbons and Jane Wing for an introduction to birding at the Joslin Road gravel pits, one of the Keene area’s top birding hotspots. Our 1.5-mile roundtrip route will take us along a hard-packed gravel trail through habitats ideal for fall-migrating birds, including 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 calls, 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 dress for the weather.

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.