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The February 25, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk had 17 participants. A total of 21 bird species were seen and/or heard. The rarest bird seen was a Black-crowned Night-Heron, and it was spotted from the River Campus Deck area.
It sometimes takes awhile for students to realize the human impacts on the river, such as personal use and growing crops.
The January 28, 2023 AVAS Birdwalk drew 7 participants, and a total of 15 bird species were seen.
After two days of single digit and sub-zero temperatures, a dedicated group of birding enthusiasts got outside on December 24th.
The December 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk provided folks with the chance to spend time outdoors with their family and friends before the Christmas holiday. Despite freezing temperatures 9 participants met up for the walk, and their fortitude was rewarded!
During the November 26, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 24 birds were seen and/or heard, and 18 participants attended.
During the October 22, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 18 birds were seen and/or heard, and 15 participants attended. Clif Smith lead this beautiful fall morning walk.
During the September 24, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 23 birds were seen and/or heard, and 12 participants attended. Harry Rurup, Clif Smith, and Brandon Percival each helped lead this walk.
During the August 27, 2022 AVAS Birdwalk, 19 birds were seen and/or heard, and ten participants attended.
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