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New Haven Bird Club: Barn Island Wildlife Mgt Area – Field Trip
Field Trip – Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington – Chris Loscalzo and Dan Errichetti
Barn Island WMA is a large expanse of varied habitat along the Connecticut shore near the Rhode Island border, including large tracts of salt marsh, deciduous woodlands and a large brushy field. We’ll see 60+ species of birds, with notable resident species including White-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, Saltmarsh Sparrow and Willow Flycatcher likely to be seen. This is a good spot to look for rare shorebirds such as Wilson’s Phalarope and Black-necked Stilt. We’ll take a long hike of approximately 4 to 5 miles through the property, which is mostly flat on good trails. Wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray and water.
Meet at 8 a.m. at the WMA entrance on Palmer Neck Road, Stonington
Official state map – the entrance off Palmer Neck Road is marked with an “E.”
Leaders: Chris Loscalzo, 203-214-3473 or closcalz@optonline.net;
Dan Errichetti, danerrichetti@gmail.com
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