Field Trip: Ford’s Colony

For the May field trip, on Saturday, May 17, we’ll have a small group birding at Ford’s Colony, my own neighborhood. Ford’s Colony has diverse habitat, resulting in a pretty wide variety of birds visible in the community. Over the past several years, I’ve been able to see more than 100 species annually. The species counts on recent bird walks have averaged over 40. Come see the Purple Martins! And we should have Green Herons, White-eyed Vireos, Acadian and Great Crested flycatchers, and maybe a Prothonotary Wabler or two. Guests will need passes to enter Ford’s Colony, so the group will be limited to the first twelve who respond. We’ll meet at the Westbury parking lot at 7:30 a.m. that morning. Specific directions will be sent to attendees closer to the date. If you would like to bird at Ford’s Colony, please email George Martin at grm0803@gmail.com.