Welcome to Wild!

Sunday, October 13—All day, 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
The Big Sit!
Join the Friends and identify as many bird species as possible within a 17 foot diameter circle. Stop by the Overlook to find out what it’s all about. All are welcome!

Sunday, October 13, 9:00—10:30 am
Guided Bird Walk
We’ll meet at the Visitor Center and bird our way down to join The Big Sit at the Overlook. Easy walk on Pleasant Plains Road. Loaner binoculars available.

Sunday, October 13, 1:30—3:00 pm
Second Sunday… Bats At Great Swamp
Join Refuge Biologist, Marilyn Kitchell, for this update on bats—our only flying mammal, white-nose syndrome, and bat research. Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center.

Sunday, October 13 through Saturday, October 19, 5:30 pm to dusk
Sunset Walks
Join us for guided walks into the Management Area, normally closed to the public. We’ll enjoy an easy 1 mile (round trip) walk to the impoundment area and watch as flocks of ducks descend into the marsh for the night. Volunteer birders will help identify the many species. Walks will be cancelled in event of rain. Not suitable for strollers or small children. Bluebird Parking Lot.

Special Photographer Sunset Walk: Thursday, October 17, 4:30 pm—dusk. Get out to the impoundments early and set up your cameras. Bluebird Parking Lot.

Event Locations
Overlook—on Pleasant Plains Road
Bluebird Parking Lot—197 Pleasant Plains Road
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center—32 Pleasant Plains Road
Note: Bridge at North Gate will be open during Sunset Walks

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