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Birding Del Reeves Pond Meshomasic State Forest

Educational Walk Hike Nature Walk

Sun. Jun 8

09:00 am

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11:00 am

1.5 miles

Open Event

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Join Larry Lawrence & Naomi Davidson of Meshomasic Hiking Club and local birding experts, Michael Corcoran & Christine Penney of Land Heritage Coalition of Glastonbury, for a morning of birding in Connecticut’s first state forest! This hike will consist of a 1.5 mile loop around Del Reeves Pond in Meshomasic State Forest. Created in 1972, the 30-acre pond was built to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife that utilize emergent marsh habitat. Meshomasic, established in 1903, as a working demonstration forest, contains a variety of forest habitats and tree age-classes, providing for a diverse assemblage of forest nesting birds. A mix of history and habitat will make this a hike you won’t want to miss during the height of nesting season!

Event Leader(s)

Michael Corcoran

(860) 817-2992

birdgeek@cox.net

Christine Penney

christinepenny01@gmail.com

Larry Lawrence

LarryandLorraine@gmail.com

Noami Davidson

dnaomi7777@gmail.com

Rain Date

None

Organization Partners

Land Heritage Coalition of Glastonbury, Inc.

Meshomasic Hiking Club

Meeting Location Details

Del Reeves Road
Meshomasic State Forest

Meet at Del Reeves Pond at 8:45am. Access to the forest is from Mott Hill Road, South Glastonbury. Stay right at the terminus of Mott Hill Road, the pavement ends as you cross Mott Hill Brook over a stone bridge. Proceed 1.2 miles on the gravel forest road (Del Reeves Road), the pond will be on your left. Of note: the forest road contains seasonal potholes, the speed limit is 10 mph, take your time. If you have a low-profile vehicle, consider carpooling, this will also help with limited parking. In addition to binoculars, sturdy waterproof shoes, insect repellent and water are all a good idea.

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No Dogs Permitted