***NOTE: Please register at least two days in advance of the trip date. Registration must submitted online through the HBC website.
***To register and for more info, visit:
https://hampshirebirdclub.org/event-6315795
In celebration of birders of all abilities, join Bill Randolph and Carol Fournier on an accessible slow trip along the Turners Falls Power Canal Trail/Migratory Way from 8:30 – 11 am. We expect to view gull species as well as a variety of waterfowl, along with Bald Eagles, hawks, and if we’re lucky possibly an owl. We will meet at the parking area at the end of G Street at 8:30 am (42°36'00.8"N 72°34'04.5"W). Migratory Way is a wide, flat paved road with low railings that do not obstruct the sight lines of seated or standing viewers. Although primarily used by pedestrians and cyclists, there may be occasional cars or trucks passing. We will cover about 1 to 1.5 miles round trip. Please note there are no seating areas or facilities along the road. The nearby Cumberland Farms gas station (2 minutes away from the G Street lot) has wheelchair-accessible restrooms for an easy stop.
Following the trip, birders have the option to continue our Birdability Week Celebration by traveling a short distance to Great Falls Discovery Center at 2 Avenue A in Turner Falls. There are two handicapped accessible spots available near the Center and fully accessible indoor restrooms. On-street parking is available nearby. From 11:30 am – 12:15 pm we have an opportunity to tour the Great Falls Discovery Center (admission is free). You can find more information and directions for the Center at their website.
Our Birdability Celebration continues from 12:30 – 1:30 pm or so with a BYO picnic and comfy seat in nearby Unity Park at 56 1st St. in Turners Falls, about a 2 minute drive away from the Center. The fully accessible flat CanalSide Rail Trail runs through the park that overlooks the Connecticut River and nearby Barton Cove. There is a handicapped parking lot, picnic tables, porta potties and also a small spray park, community garden and murals. The area is shaded by some beautiful large trees. For those inspired to do more birding, it's also a nice spot to continue on afterwards on your own. No limit on participants. (E, Accessible)
Field Trip designations:
(E) – Easy conditions, fairly accessible for most, usually flat terrain on improved trails or roads.
(M) – Moderately difficult, more challenging trail conditions, short steep sections, longer hikes involved.
(S) – Strenuous conditions, muddy or rocky trails, steep sections, difficult footing in part.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Turners Falls.
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