Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will host its monthly “Little Sit” bird identification event this Saturday at 7 a.m.
This free event is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to identify the birds of North Texas. Join the Bird Census Team and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Texoma. Modeled after Cornell’s national “Big Sit” event, a group of dedicated birders invite you to join them at sunrise to conduct a bird count as multiple species fly to the water and the surrounding land to feed.
Leaders will bring spotting scopes and will provide tips for identification of the many species you will see. This event lasts a couple of hours, but all are welcome to come and go as they please. Participants are advised to bring a chair, binoculars and water.
For more information, a map to Pad-H and to register to receive event updates (registering is recommended to be informed of location change) visit www.friendsofhagerman.com or email [email protected] The event is free and open to the public, funded by donations.
The refuge is also looking for volunteers to help in a variety of roles.
The Visitor Center needs people to meet and greet folks from all over the world while handing out maps and making sales in the Nature Nook.
Additionally, the Butterfly Garden needs folks to join Master Naturalists and Gardeners in maintaining the garden.
Lastly, the Outdoor Crew is seeking helpers to maintain the refuge’s landscape.
For more information on volunteering, please email [email protected] for details.
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