Lake Wallace provides a biodiverse environment and many birding opportunities. Join naturalist and birder Bill Randolph and birder Carol Fournier during the autumn migration season to observe the diverse species at this special location. We’ll be watching for herons, various species of duck and woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Cedar Waxwing, a variety of sparrows, and more. The Lake Wallace trails provide wide sloping surfaces, and an observation platform for viewing a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

The .5 mile Sensory Trail portion includes signage that incorporates Braille lettering in some areas, and a cable guide to assist. The Lampson Brook Loop Trail is about 1.25 miles total. Participants can opt to choose the Sensory Trail portion for a self-guided experience. 

There is a large accessible parking lot with four handicapped spots and an accessible outdoor porta-potty on the site as well as accessible restrooms at the nearby Belchertown Recreation Center that is open between 8:30 am and noon on Fridays. There is a picnic area with a pavilion for those who might like to gather following the trip. For more information contact Bill at warandolph@comcast.net. Limited to 25 participants. (A) 

Field Trip designations:
(A) – Designed to be accessible to people with mobility limitations, disabilities, or access challenges.
(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.
(S) – Strenuous conditions, muddy or rocky trails, steep sections, difficult footing in part.

Reminder: If you register and are unable to attend, please cancel your registration as space is limited and most trips have a waiting list. Please visit the link in your confirmation email or contact fieldtrip@hampshirebirdclub.org.