NTOS Field Trip March 29th – Henry Horton State Park

Com join us in exploring a lesser known and under-birded destination by visiting Henry Horton State Park located about an hour south of Nashville.  TOS member Chris Stafford will be our guide as we focus our exploration on the west side of the park along the “Wetland Trail” which is a grassy path that winds through forests and fields containing a seasonal wetland along the shores of the Duck River (incidentally one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country).  We’ll have an optional climb to the top of an observation platform overlooking the river and surrounding forest.  Sparrow migration should be in full swing, and we’ll also hope to welcome back some early neotropical migrants.  Time permitting and for those interested, we can check out the nearby Lewisburg Reservoir after we wrap up at Henry Horton.  The trails can be muddy, so boots or waterproof footwear is recommended.  We will meet at the main park visitors center at 7:30am and proceed to the trail from there.

(Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)