Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk
Location: Open Creek Dam Campground
Directions: 55027 Hwy 53. Go west of Rimbey on Hwy 53 for 32 km, then south on RR 5-5A. Plan to walk around the reservoir counter-clockwise, starting from the SW day use area (the one with a camp kitchen). Keep right past the Sani Dump to get to that particular day use area. (If you get to the camp office/store or the dam itself, you have gone too far, see map.) We’ll take the trail access near site 42. You should carry bear spray on this walk.
When: August 5, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maybe longer.
Host: Chris Olsen
All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.
Bring your binoculars*, camera/phone, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sturdy hiking footwear. Some trails are on rough terrain. Distances vary, but may be up to 5 kms. Carry water and an energy snack. Wear layers and carry rain gear and a hat as required by conditions. Let Chris know if you have any potential medical issues.
*RDRN have two birding binoculars that can be borrowed (first come, first serve) by new participants. Binoculars courtesy of a City of Red Deer Community Better ParticipACTION grant.
