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SUMMARY:Whip-poor-wills by Moonlight
DESCRIPTION:This outing features a parade of oddities; the vast Montague Sandplains developed on a sandy delta that formed in Glacial Lake Hitchcock. This fire-prone land of scrub oak and pitch pine hosts birds that are rare elsewhere in our region\, including grasshopper and vesper sparrows\, prairie warblers\, rufous-sided towhees\, and brown thrashers. Rare plants and butterflies abound. The stars of the show take the stage at dusk—those cryptic birds with their unmistakable call\, whip-poor-wills. We have timed this outing to coincide with a nearly-full moon\, which whip-poor-wills love. Yes\, there will also be fireflies. \nMeet at the Brattleboro Park & Ride at 3 pm to carpool to the sandplains\, a 35-minute drive. We will explore for a couple of hours and then retire to the Lady Killigrew Cafe at the Montague Book Mill for sandwiches. This is a beautiful place for picnicking. Then\, head back to the sand plains in quest of whip-poor-wills. Join us for this short trip to a different world! \nBEEC naturalist Patti Smith has been exploring this part of the world since she could crawl out the door\, and that was a long time ago. She will co-lead this trip with the participants. Together we will learn the story of the place and\, with many eyes and ears\, discover its magic. \nWhat to Bring: Binoculars and a flashlight. Bring your own picninc or bring some coins to buy supper at the Lady Killigrew. \n 
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