JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 26, 2022 – Spring migration is here again! Team members at Weston Bend State Parks are offering guided bird walks for bird enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Following are the dates, locations and topics of the bird walks at Weston Bend State Park, located 1 mile south of Weston on Missouri 45. All events begin at 7:30 a.m. and last two hours. These events are free and open to the public. In case of rain, events will be canceled. Participants should dress for the weather, use sun protection and insect repellent and bring water. For more information on these events, contact the park at 816-640-5443.
- Saturday, May 7 at Bee Creek Shelter – Surrounded by four habitat types, Bee Creek Shelter provides some of the best birding in the park. We will talk about bird morphology and explore parts of the Paved Bicycle Trail and West Ridge Trail.
- Sunday, May 22 at the overlook parking lot – West Ridge Trail offers beautiful views and great birding opportunities. We will talk about the how and why of bird coloring as we walk out on this natural surface trail.
- Sunday, May 29 at the Weston Bluffs Trail parking lot – For this bird walk, we will follow our ears. Birds will be going all out on their songs. We will talk about bird voice as we explore parts of Weston Bluffs, Bear Creek and North Ridge trails.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.