Flycatchers, vireos and warblers are on the move. These insect eating birds are among the first to head south in advance of colder weather. The drab flycatchers, green vireos and colorful warblers are all more difficult to find in the Fall as they now rarely sing and spend their time silently foraging in the very dense foliage. Additionally, identification challenges abound with this year’s hatchlings accompanying, and often outnumbering, the adults. These young birds with their muted colors and patterns may only offer hints of the colors and patterns that make the adults so striking and easy to identify.

Meet us at 7:30am, Saturday, the 14th, at the public boat ramp in Chris Larsen City Park. Those wishing to meet us later in the morning, should look for us in Pammel Valley in the southern part of Stone Park. Look for the signs near the Ranger’s house to find this secluded spot.

Birders of all levels of experience can help each other find and identify songbirds as they pass through our woodlands. This event is ideally suited to those beginning birders looking for tips in finding and identifying birds. Birding will be by slowly walking park roadways and the woodland edges at picnic sites. Those with more patience can even bring a lawn chair for more casual birding.

For more information call 712-574-3107 for Bill or billfhuser@gmail.com

Remember: all LHAS outings are open to the public and offer an inviting way to begin birding and meet others with similar interests.