The Town of Mount Airy will be a participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count by hosting a Birdwatching Walk on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Windy Ridge Park, 1115 Prospect Rd. (access through East West Park).
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global annual event asking residents to go to a beloved bird watching spot to identify, count and submit your findings to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.
No experience is needed. The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome but the walk is geared toward ages 14 and up. No pets allowed.
Staff recommend (but do not required) participants to bring binoculars, a notebook and/or have the Merlin app on their smart phones, comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing and a water bottle. The walk is around a mile long.
Registration is requested by calling 301-829-1424 ext. 135 or emailing parksmanager@mountairymd.gov by Friday, Feb. 13.