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Fall Bird Migration
9/15/2007 - Fall Bird Migration
Fall Bird Migration
Witness a spectacular annual avian rite of passage when Museum Director Robert McKernan takes participants on a one-day field trip to the San Bernardino Mountains on Saturday, September 15. Space is limited, and the deadline for registration is September 10.
"Our local San Bernardino Mountains attract south-bound migrating birds, some flying thousands of miles to reach their winter homes in Mexico and beyond," said McKernan. "How do you find a good spot to observe the fall migration? Three words: habitat, habitat, and habitat. Our trip will concentrate on specific mountain habitats: stream-side, pine forest, oak woodlands, meadows, and aquatic areas such as Big Bear and Baldwin Lakes."
The cost of $60 per person ($50 for Museum Association members) will include transportation, coffee and muffins, lunch, snack and beverages. Check in will be at 6:30am at the museum and participants will return to the museum at about 5:00pm. Participants are advised to wear sturdy and comfortable shoes for moderate hiking, bring binoculars, sunscreen, a hat, and a bird book. McKernan recommends the "National Geographic Bird Guide," or the "Sibley Bird Guide," both available at the Museum Store.
For more information and registration, call Lawanda Avery-Brown at (909) 307-2669 ext. 225. Registration form is also available on the museum website www.sbcountymuseum.org. Pre-paid registration is required by September 10.
The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org or call (909) 307-2669 or TDD (909) 792-1462.
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