Dayton Audubon Society is offering a guided bird walk for young birders (and their older counterparts) at Spring Valley Wildlife Area this Saturday, May 9, from 8:30 until noon.  A limited number of loaner binoculars and field guides will be available.
 
This is the second of three young birder walks at Spring Valley.  This could be a great day for seeing many species of warblers and vireos, including the brightly-colored Prothonotary Warbler that nests near the bike path. Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and many more of nature's brightest will make their presence known as they establish territories, attract mates, or just fill up on insects on their way north.  
 
Although we are hoping to host many young birders, birders of any age are encouraged to join us.  If you can't make your way to Magee Marsh for International Migratory Bird Day 2009, this is a great way to observe it locally!

Meet at the lower parking lot at Spring Valley Wildlife Area, located near the Greene/Warren County line. (DeLorme page 65 D7) Take SR-42 south from Spring Valley. Turn east (left) on Roxanna-New Burlington Road. In about one mile, turn right onto Pence-Jones Road and follow it until it dead-ends on Collett (no sign). Turn right and follow the road through some curves and down a hill to the lower parking lot. No restrooms are available at Spring Valley Wildlife Area. 


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