Fall is in the air. Cool mornings and warm, sunny afternoons equal the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors. Add lots of birds and the day is outstanding! September and October are some of the best months for birding in Georgia. Hundreds of thousands of migrating
warblers,
orioles,
tanagers,
thrushes and much more are passing through each night. Grab your binoculars and favorite field guide and head out to one of our many local birding hotspots. And don't forget butterflies! Late summer and early autumn are perfect for butterfly watching, also! Monarchs and Clouded Sulphurs are migrating, several swallowtails species are plentiful and tiny skippers are busy patrolling their favorite flowers.
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| Great Purple Hairstreak - Photo by Luke Theodorou |
If you are free this weekend,
September 22nd - 23rd, plan to attend
The Bird 'N Butterfly-a-thon at
Leone Hall Price Park in
Kennesaw. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to learn about birds and butterflies! During the weekend, Audubon volunteers and Master Birders will be available to lead walks through the park for beginning birders or anyone who wants to learn more. Binoculars, bird and butterfly guides will also be available to borrow.
The Bird Watcher himself,
Richard Cole, along with some of our knowledgeable employees and customers will be attending a walk on
Sunday, September 23rd, at
8:30 am, led by photographer and butterfly expert
Luke Theodorou. Bring your kids and your camera - prizes will be given away for most species seen, best photos, most funds raised, etc! Rookies are welcome!!! Visit the
Friends of Price Park
website to register or get more information! We hope to see you there!
