Join Bill Randolph and Amanda Kallenbach to explore the diverse habitats surrounding the nature center including flood plain forest, marshes, the Connecticut River oxbow and grasslands in search of migrating hawks, sparrows, warblers and waterfowl. Plan on traveling 2–3 miles on mostly flat, uneven terrain with a few muddy areas depending on rainfall. There's an option to climb a 25 foot spiral staircase to a bird observatory over Hulbert's Pond. It's a good idea to bring repellent for ticks and mosquitos. We'll meet in the Arcadia Nature Center parking lot at 127 Combs Road in Easthampton at 8:00 am (and plan to be out till 11:00ish). Restrooms are available in the Nature Center (opens at 9:00 am). Questions? Email Bill at warandolph@comcast.net or Amanda at amanda.kallenbach@gmail.com. Limited to 12 participants. (E/M)

Field Trip designations:
(E) – Easy conditions, fairly accessible for most, usually flat terrain on improved trails or roads. 
(M) – Moderately difficult, more challenging trail conditions, short steep sections, longer hikes involved. 
(S) – Strenuous conditions, muddy or rocky trails, steep sections, difficult footing in part.