Bird Walks!
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| February 17, 18, 19, and 20 8:30-10 a.m. Each Day Join park staff in collecting data for the 20th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We will look and listen for birds in a variety of habitats, and keep track of how many individuals of each species we find. New and experienced birders of all ages are welcome. Learn field ID techniques for our winter residents and visitors. We will end at the park office for hot beverages and a review of our sightings. Visit our website to register for a Bird Walk. |
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Storytime for Tots
Is Back!
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Beginning
Wednesday, March 1st
and continuing through
Wednesday, November 1st
Discover nature beginning with a story, followed by outdoor,
hands-on exploration, and a fun activity or craft to take home. Come prepared to actively participate with your child.
Storytime for Tots is for ages 2-5 and meets at the Beech Shelter from
1-2 p.m., on the first Wednesday of the month. The program is
FREE but
preregistration is required.
March 1st, we will be reading
Scamper: A Gray Tree Squirrel
by Edna Miller.
Follow the adventures of Scamper the Gray Tree Squirrel as he explores the forest. Discover the dangers a squirrel faces every day, along with their strategy for survival. After the story we will search for squirrels in the park, and learn how to communicate like squirrels.
Visit our
website to register online.
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Birding with Vernon
Saturday, February 4,
8:30-10 a.m.
In addition to our birding events, don't miss out on Birding With Vernon!
Join our bird enthusiast, Vernon, for an easy walk while looking and listening for our feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats.
This program is
FREE and requires no preregistration. Meet at the Waterwise Garden.
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Adventure Backpack Bin
Take advantage of mild winter days by visiting Lake Crabtree's Adventure Backpack Bin, on the garden side of the manager's office, for some educational fun!
You can participate in a citizen science project, go on a scavenger hunt, or do some birdwatching! All of the information and tools you need are provided. Just show up anytime during park hours, sign out a backpack at the bin, and begin your adventure!
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20th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
February 17-20
The
Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual four-day event that encourages bird watchers of all ages and skill levels to count birds and report their results online to the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The data collected gives useful information to scientists, which enables them to better evaluate fluctuations in bird populations.
Visit:
Lake Crabtree will be hosting events all four days of the count. All events are
FREE. Visit our
website for more information or to register online.
Bird Walks
Friday, February 17-
Monday, February 20
8:30-10 a.m.
Each day
Backyard Bird Basics
Saturday, February 18, 12-3 p.m.
No preregistration required
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Backyard Bird Basics
February 18,
12-3 p.m.
Help us celebrate the
20th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count!
Stop by the Managers Office for a variety of bird-related games, activities and crafts. We will talk about ways to attract birds to your outdoor space, and how to identify common backyard birds. Participants can learn bird calls, make suet, help count birds at the park feeder, and more! This event is FREE and has something for everyone, adults and kids alike! Stop by for a few minutes or stay for the entire time. No preregistration required.
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The Wild Side:
Keeping Birds, and Cats, Safe
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Did you know that, according to the
American Bird Conservancy, domestic cats have contributed to the extinction of 33 species of birds? Allowing domestic cats to roam free causes the deaths of an estimated 2.4 billion birds a year in the United States! Even if a cat is well fed it still has a natural instinct to hunt. Cat owners can help alleviate this problem by simply keeping their cats indoors.
Not only does keeping your cat indoors help birds and other small wildlife, it will also contribute to a longer life for your cat. Domestic cats are exposed to a number of threats when allowed to roam free, such as diseases and parasites, being hit by cars, coming into contact with toxic materials, and being attacked by dogs or other animals. Providing supervised outdoor time on a leash or in a secure outdoor area, will protect your cat, as well as birds and other small animals.
Want to learn more about how you can reduce threats to birds and provide a bird friendly habitat in your backyard? Join us for our
FREE Backyard Bird Basics event, in honor of
The 20th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count, on
Saturday, February 18.
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Contact us:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Parkway
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-3390
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