Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Waterfowl Weekend
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will have their Waterfowl weekend next week between Nov 26 to 29th. The opened service road which was a highlight of the trip there will be closed this time due to flooding.
From the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refugee press release;
Celebrate Waterfowl Weekend at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Join the staff at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on November 26th – 29th and
welcome back some of our seasonal residents as we celebrate the marvel of migration
during the annual Waterfowl Weekend event. The coming of fall heralds the return of
thousands of Snow Geese from their northern tundra breeding grounds to the milder
climate of Assateague Island on their southward winter trek. Traditionally, the best time to view this spectacle of migration is during our Waterfowl Weekend event.
A variety of guided bird walks, activities and special presentations are also planned
including a presentation by nationally renowned photographer and author of Between
Ocean and Bay, Jim Clark, on Friday, November 28th. Join us again on Saturday,
November 29th to learn some of Jim’s best tips and techniques for capturing those
award-winning photographs. Join us Saturday and Sunday for special presentations by
author and photographer Irene Hinke-Sacliotto as she discusses the stories behind
some of her favorite images and the ecological treasures that can be found at the
Refuge.
Due to flooding and road damage caused by the November Nor’easter, the regularly
planned Special Drive down the Refuge’s Service Road has been cancelled for this
year’s event. Refuge Manager Lou Hinds states that, “our responsibility of providing for a safe visitor experience and caring for refuge property has made this closure
necessary, but we still invite the public to come out and enjoy awe-inspiring site of
thousands of migratory waterfowl on the move and learn more about the important role
National Wildlife Refuges play in conserving habitat for these amazing birds.”
Schedules, program descriptions, and a listing of events for Waterfowl Weekend can be
found on the Refuge website at www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco or by calling (757) 336-
6122. Be sure to bring your binoculars and a sense of wonder to enjoy the magic of
migration during Waterfowl Weekend at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge!
From the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refugee press release;
Celebrate Waterfowl Weekend at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Join the staff at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on November 26th – 29th and
welcome back some of our seasonal residents as we celebrate the marvel of migration
during the annual Waterfowl Weekend event. The coming of fall heralds the return of
thousands of Snow Geese from their northern tundra breeding grounds to the milder
climate of Assateague Island on their southward winter trek. Traditionally, the best time to view this spectacle of migration is during our Waterfowl Weekend event.
A variety of guided bird walks, activities and special presentations are also planned
including a presentation by nationally renowned photographer and author of Between
Ocean and Bay, Jim Clark, on Friday, November 28th. Join us again on Saturday,
November 29th to learn some of Jim’s best tips and techniques for capturing those
award-winning photographs. Join us Saturday and Sunday for special presentations by
author and photographer Irene Hinke-Sacliotto as she discusses the stories behind
some of her favorite images and the ecological treasures that can be found at the
Refuge.
Due to flooding and road damage caused by the November Nor’easter, the regularly
planned Special Drive down the Refuge’s Service Road has been cancelled for this
year’s event. Refuge Manager Lou Hinds states that, “our responsibility of providing for a safe visitor experience and caring for refuge property has made this closure
necessary, but we still invite the public to come out and enjoy awe-inspiring site of
thousands of migratory waterfowl on the move and learn more about the important role
National Wildlife Refuges play in conserving habitat for these amazing birds.”
Schedules, program descriptions, and a listing of events for Waterfowl Weekend can be
found on the Refuge website at www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco or by calling (757) 336-
6122. Be sure to bring your binoculars and a sense of wonder to enjoy the magic of
migration during Waterfowl Weekend at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge!
# posted by Howard @ 9:26 AM 
