Event: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Tour

Date/Time: Saturday, May, 13, 2017 at 10:30am

Location: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Shelby/Basom/Alabama, NY

Meet at Visitor Center — 1101 Casey Rd.which is almost 2 miles west of Rt. 63 and Rt. 77 in Alabama, NY. The center is.8 mile down Casey Rd. off Rt. 77.

Join us for a presentation and guided tour by US Fish and Wildlife Biologist,Paul Hess. Paul will start at 10:30am with a presentation on the history, wildlife habitat areas and other features of the Refuge. Paul and his wife Sheila, will then lead us on a guided tour.

Bring your binoculars and cameras!!

Also, pack a bag lunch, we can picnic after the tour. For those who would like to venture more trails, we have 2guests that will guide us on a bird-watching tour. Rachel Wilson and Biologist Joel Strong, experienced birders will shol us some birdwatching tips and name a few birds that habitat the Refuge. Cameras and binoculars again will be very helpful!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Previous Notice- One of the best kept secrets in WNY and we found it!! The Niagara Frontier Chapter will host a presentation and guided tour of the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Shelby/Basom/Alabama, NY on Saturday, May, 13, 2017 at 10:30am. The refuge serves primarily as a nesting, feeding, resting and staging areas for migratory waterfowl. The varied habitats support approximately 266 species of birds, 42 species of mammals, plus reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects. Bald eagles have maintained an active nest on the refuge since 1986. Management goals also address the needs of species of special concern including black tern, black ducks, osprey, American woodcock, and peregrine falcons which use the refuge during some time of the year. This will be a great family and guest event, the trails are well groomed for easy walking. Bring a bagged lunch, your cameras and binoculars! Details and directions in the spring newsletter.