Montvale Park — Bedford County 8:00am

Join leader Kirk Gardner (828-216-9170) for a bird walk at Montvale Park!  On this trip we will be targeting Lincoln’s Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow and other late-season migrants (such as Orange-crowned Warbler, Nashville Warbler) as well as other local residents.  Our route will follow the Creekside Trail along South Fork Goose Creek, looping back via the Soggy Bottom Trail. We will cross the creek again before returning to the parking lot. Optionally, we may explore the wetland area between the trails, including a cattail wetland, to observe diverse habitats.  With the wet areas involved, Please wear muck boots, wellies, or other waterproof footwear suitable for crossing a stream.  Directions: Drive northeast on route 460 traveling approx. 16 miles just past the town of Montvale and turn right onto southbound Marketplace Dr. As you approach a circular drive, the parking area will be on the right. We will meet in that gravel parking lot on the east side of the park (37.3751197-79.7129808).  We will be joined by members of the Lynchburg Bird Club for this excursion.