Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 7:00am
Leader: Adam Betuel
Limited to 17 participants
Rain Date: Rain or Shine
Join Senior Director of Programs, Adam Betuel, on an exciting boat trip exploring the Altamaha River Delta. After departing the Hampton River Marina, we will cruise along parts of the Hampton and Altamaha Rivers, passing alligators, flushing herons, and calling grackles. As we finally reach the mouth of the Altamaha, we will inspect places such as the north end of Little St. Simons Island, Little Egg Island, and Wolf Island Bar, looking for concentrated shorebirds during the rising tide. This river mouth is one of the most resource rich areas in our state and we are likely to have memorable experiences with gulls, terns, Wilson’s Plovers, Red Knots, Marbled Godwits, Whimbrel, and possibly a lingering Long-billed Curlew (rare). After a few hours on the boat, we will slowly make our way back at the Hampton River Marina in time for lunch. If time and interests is there, we can make other stops along the island, possibly targeting Gray Kingbird, Painted Buntings, or Black-bellied Whistling Ducks.
