2006 at Fields Pond
Birdwalk:
The annual Steve Coleman birdwalk for the visually impaired took place at Fields Pond Nature Center of Maine Audubon on May 13, 2006. Thirteen people participated including blind persons, support persons, teachers, and friends. Assistance and support was provided by NHEST, Inc. and Penobscot REACT.
Communications:
Following the birdwalk, four participated in a discussion of radio communications, family preparedness, and blindness. Blind participants discussed communications issues and evaluated the advantages they would have over sighted family members in case of such events as power outages.
The Bird List
On the birdwalk, participants identified 29 species in spite of the wind. We invite all participants, birds and humans, to join us again next year.
The list:
Common loon Canada goose Mallard Teal sp. Turkey vulture Sora Mourning dove Hairy woodpecker Downy woodpecker Yellow-bellied sapsucker Common flicker Tree swallow Common raven American crow Bluejay Black-capped chickadee Tufted titmouse Bluebird Northern parula Black-throated green warbler Yellow warbler Black-and-white warbler Yellow-throated warbler Ovenbird Common grackle Red-winged blackbird Song sparrow Swamp sparrow Goldfinch
