Monday, June 13, 2011

Echo Park Lake Birdwalk this Sunday

Join your neighbors in the Echo Park Lake Birdwalk this Sunday, June 19. The fun begins at 8 a.m. when participants will gather at the Echo Park Lake Boathouse to begin the walk, which will end at 11 a.m

According to event organizers, summer birds at the lake include Mallards, great-tailed grackles, robins, American coots, sparrows, finches, great egrets, black-crowned night herons, green herons, blackbirds, hawks, and various gulls and doves.

Beginning birders as well as children accompanied by their parents are encouraged to participate.

The walk is free. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, a bird guide, water, and a hat.

For more information, please contact judycalifornia@yahoo.com or 323-663-6767.