Date: 5/5/25 8:11 am From: Karen Holliday <ladyhawke1...> Subject: May ASCA Field Trip Update
Below are details for our May field trip sponsored by the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas (ASCA). You don't have to be a member of ASCA to participate in the field trips. Birders of any level of experience are welcome. I have extra pairs of binoculars to share with anyone who needs them.**We will NOT be going to the Little Rock Audubon Center after we finish at Gillam. The Center is hosting a big group of Master Naturalists that day. That also means Kevin Krajcir will not be able to do his bird banding demonstration. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me off-list. Karen Holliday ASCA field trip coordinator May 10Gillam Park and David D. Terry Lock and DamLittle Rock, Pulaski Co. Join our field trip to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) and experience the excitement of spring migration. At least four thousand different species of birds are moving from their wintering grounds to their summer nesting sites. It will be a great day to be outside enjoying nature. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Gillam Park in the far parking lot. Gillam has excellent habitat for spring warblers. There will be moderate walking on fairly level, but possibly muddy trails. We’ll then head to Industrial Harbor Road and David D. Terry Lock & Dam to look for Western Kingbirds, Great-tailed Grackles, Bobolinks, and Painted Buntings. Bring water and snacks, the trip can last into early afternoon. Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots. Directions—Gillam Park is in southeast Little Rock near the airport. Address is 5300 Gillam Park Road, Little Rock. Take I-30 West heading south from Little Rock. Then exit onto I-440 going towards the airport. Take Exit 1-Springer Road. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Springer Road. Go approximately 1 mile to just past the LRAC. Turn right onto Gillam Park Road. Follow it into the park to the last parking lot. GPS: 34.698684, -92.264514Karen Holliday ASCA field trip coordinator
