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12/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/18/2024 16:40

BLM and Carlsbad Caverns National Park plan bird talk

Date:
December 18, 2024
Contact: Winifred Brown , 575-627-0259

CARLSBAD, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carlsbad Field Office and Carlsbad Caverns National Park will co-host a nature hike and educational birding talk at Rattlesnake Springs, 69 Rattlesnake Springs Road, Carlsbad, on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A park ranger and BLM staff members will present information on birds, their habitat, and feather types. The talk will include tangible examples of feather types. Participants will learn how to recognize birds during a fun, informal nature hike.

The talk's organizers recommend wearing close-toed shoes, jacket, sun protection and long pants. They also encourage participants to bring water, binoculars and cameras.

"Families, bird enthusiasts, or people who just want a lovely winter hike are all welcome to stop by," said Outdoor Recreation Planner Ashley Shreves, who will be one of the BLM presenters during the talk.

Event Dates
Dec 22, 2024 9:00 am MST - Dec 22, 2024 12:00 pm MST

Event Location
69 Rattlesnake Springs Road
Carlsbad, NM 88220

For more information, please contact Shreves at (575) 307-4567 or [email protected].