South Coast Strolls: Shorebirds & their Habitats (Richmond Pond)

Join the Westport Land Conservation Trust and the Westport River Watershed Alliance as we explore South Coast ecosystems in search of birds, plants, and other wildlife!

Our Shorebird Strolls will be a series of walks at a different coastal location in October and November. These walks will identify birding hotspots around Westport with various features that entice different kinds of bird life to each. Although we will endeavor to keep to the most accessible trails at each walk, we will also use coastal access trails to reach the shore and see what shorebirds, sea ducks, and other species might be stopping over in our South Coast habitats.

This is the second in our series of walks exploring the birds and habitats of the South Coast shoreline. Our focus on overwintering sea ducks will continue, as well as what makes up the upland area the pond. We will discuss the difference between saltwater habitats and freshwater habitats, and consider the types of bird life that might call each home.

We recommend bringing a comfortable pair of shoes that can handle shoreline walking, as well as optics such as a camera and/or binocular, and a water bottle.