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SUMMARY:Bird walk
LOCATION:Entrance to Lot 8, Rainforest Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC
DESCRIPTION:Bird walk\n\n06/06/26 09:00 AM PST\n - 06/06/26 10:30 AM PST\Description:\nAre you Interested in Learning About the Birds of Maracaibo?  \n\nLand Stewardship Committee invites you on a bird walk in Lot 8 with Sarah Burwood, Nancy Gerrish to observe some birds around the pond.\n\nRoute: A leisurely observation around Nootka Rose Pond, and the edges of the forest.\nRefreshments and treats\n \Details:\nJune is a wonderful time to learn about the birds of Maracaibo’s forest, meadows and shoreline. Year-round birds and returning summer residents are in their breeding plumage and singing their courting songs.\nYou do not need to be a birder to enjoy this walk. Simply an interest.\nTwo tools would be helpful:\n\n	Binoculars\n	Phone with the Merlin app installed.\n\nWhat is the Merlin App?\n\n\n	Bird identification app developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University. \n	Both app and the bird packs are free. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.\n\nWhy is it helpful?\n\n\n	App identifies a bird by either sight or sound.  Sound identification is most helpful when many birds are singing.  \n\nHow do you set-up the app?\n\n\n	Google: Merlin Bird ID app\n	Choose: Cornell Lab\n	Select: the App Store for your device and follow the prompts\n	Allow: Merlin Bird ID to use your location\n	Select: View Packs\n	Once in Bird Packs: search for Canada\n	Select Canada West: and installation will begin\n	Once installed: tap OK and proceed to sign in to create an account\n\n\Location:\nEntrance to Lot 8\nRainforest Rd\nSalt Spring Island, BC
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bird walk<br /><br />06/06/26 09:00 AM PST - 06/06/26 10:30 AM PST<br />Description:<br /><span style="font-size:14px">Are you Interested in Learning About the Birds of Maracaibo? &nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
Land Stewardship Committee invites you on a bird walk in Lot 8 with Sarah Burwood, Nancy Gerrish to observe some birds around the pond.<br />
<br />
<strong>Route</strong>: A leisurely observation around Nootka Rose Pond, and the edges of the forest.<br />
Refreshments and treats<br />
&nbsp;<br />Details:<br />June is a wonderful time to learn about the birds of Maracaibo&rsquo;s forest, meadows and shoreline. Year-round birds and returning summer residents are in their breeding plumage and singing their courting songs.<br />
You do not need to be a birder to enjoy this walk. Simply an interest.<br />
Two tools would be helpful:
<ul>
	<li>Binoculars</li>
	<li>Phone with the Merlin app installed.</li>
</ul>
<strong>What is the Merlin App?</strong>

<ul>
	<li>Bird identification app developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Both app and the bird packs are free. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Why is it helpful?</strong>

<ul>
	<li>App identifies a bird by either sight or sound.&nbsp; Sound identification is most helpful when many birds are singing. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<strong>How do you set-up the app?</strong>

<ol>
	<li>Google: Merlin Bird ID app</li>
	<li>Choose: Cornell Lab</li>
	<li>Select: the App Store for your device and follow the prompts</li>
	<li>Allow: Merlin Bird ID to use your location</li>
	<li>Select: View Packs</li>
	<li>Once in Bird Packs: search for Canada</li>
	<li>Select Canada West: and installation will begin</li>
	<li>Once installed: tap OK and proceed to sign in to create an account</li>
</ol>
<br />Location:<br />Entrance to Lot 8<br />Rainforest Rd<br />Salt Spring Island, BC 
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