Migration continues for many of our song birds through the month of October.

Many southbound birds stop at Union Grove's large burr oak woodland which is surrounded by miles of open agricultural land and serves as an 'island' of habitat for southbound woodland species. In addition to burr oaks, the Park offers a pine plantation and an extensive eastern red cedar grove which also entice worn out migrants to stop and 'refuel.'

LHAS Board member Phil Breed, who lives adjacent to the Park, will be our host and will introduce us to the features of the Park and surrounding area. Experienced birders will be present to help find and identify the migrants, which may also include hawks and waterfowl.

Bird enthusiasts of all levels of experience will be present to assist beginners. Our birding effort will mostly be casual walks around the Park's picnic and camp grounds and roadside birding outside the Park. More extensive trails may appeal to some of us. Bring a sack lunch for a noontime hawk watch from the Park's high point.

Those interested should meet at Chris Larsen City Park's public boat ramp at 7:30 AM, Saturday, October 19. We will proceed by car caravan the 40 miles to the Park. Those wishing to meet us there will find us at the park entrance about 8:15.

A SD Park annual pass or daily permit (available on site) will be required for each car.

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.