Autumn South Coast Stroll: Gooseberry

Join the Westport Land Conservation Trust and the Westport River Watershed Alliance as we explore South Coast ecosystems in search of birds, plants, and other wildlife!

Our South Coast Strolls will be a series of walks at a different coastal location in October and November. These walks will identify areas around Westport and the features that entice biodiversity in each habitat. Although we will endeavor to keep to the most accessible trails at each walk, we will also use coastal access trails to reach the shore and see what shorebirds, sea ducks, and other species might be stopping over in our South Coast habitats.

We return to Gooseberry Island, where we’ll focus on shorebirds, sea ducks, and other species might be stopping over in our South Coast habitats. The upland area is also known to harbor many different species, such as birds of prey, songbirds, and elusive mimids.

We recommend bringing a comfortable pair of shoes that can handle shoreline walking, as well as optics such as a camera and/or binocular, and a water bottle. All levels of birders are welcome.

Park in the lot by the DCR trailhead, beyond the gates.

Register for this event here!