Spring Bird Walk at Cornerstone
Monday, May 19, 9-11am
Join us for a free Bird Walk at Cornerstone, our 87-acre property in northcentral Polk County. This leisurely walk will be guided by Harry Fuller, author, and member of the Salem Audubon Society. Cornerstone has a unique combination of habitats, including riparian, seasonal stream, mixed conifer forest and heritage oak savannah and woodland. Cornerstone will be a major anchor of wildlife habitat connected by corridors within the region to foster the recovery of sensitive and threatened species found within this ecoregion. To date, Harry has identified 72 species of birds at Cornerstone!
Harry is also the co-founder of The Partnership for International Birding. He is an avid bird blogger and is the author of Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle, and co-author of Great Owls of California, Oregon and Washington. We are grateful to have Harry at Cornerstone to share his knowledge and help participants identify the different bird species there.
Please note: Participation will involve walking on uneven terrain for ~ 1 mile. Depending on the weather, it may be muddy and mucky, make sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, and bring your water bottle, binoculars and camera. There is the option to venture up a steep hill, but that is not required.
Directions to Cornerstone will be provided after you RSVP. Registration is required and limited. Please fill out the form below and you'll receive follow up information from our Outreach Coordinator. For questions and requests for accommodation, please contact our Outreach Coordinator at - [email protected].
Harry is also the co-founder of The Partnership for International Birding. He is an avid bird blogger and is the author of Freeway Birding, San Francisco to Seattle, and co-author of Great Owls of California, Oregon and Washington. We are grateful to have Harry at Cornerstone to share his knowledge and help participants identify the different bird species there.
Please note: Participation will involve walking on uneven terrain for ~ 1 mile. Depending on the weather, it may be muddy and mucky, make sure to dress for the weather, wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, and bring your water bottle, binoculars and camera. There is the option to venture up a steep hill, but that is not required.
Directions to Cornerstone will be provided after you RSVP. Registration is required and limited. Please fill out the form below and you'll receive follow up information from our Outreach Coordinator. For questions and requests for accommodation, please contact our Outreach Coordinator at - [email protected].
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Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver available at check in.
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Polk SWCD acquired Cornerstone in 2016. As part of a long-term vision, these 87 acres will continue to hold onto, and expand, the grassland and oak savanna with portions of Oak woodland with a transition to mixed woodland and conifer forest in the southern portion of the property. To achieve these long-term goals, the existing woodlot will be harvested and replanted as grassland and oak habitat types, developed and managed to match and complement the existing oak areas. Significant efforts will be required to establish a native grass understory in this area to prevent the expansion of invasive vegetation populations. Additional areas restored to native prairie will improve Cornerstone’s ability to house additional sensitive bird species, increase native forb species populations and forage quality for oak associated birds, mammals, and invertebrates, as well as wet meadow and riparian species who frequent or reside in nearby areas.
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