Avian Adventures with Aaron | October 14th

Fall bird migration is coming to a close! Fear not, the riparian trails and pipeline meadows of Ashbridge Preserve provide ample opportunity to observe a healthy cohort of wildlife- birds, mammals, and fish can be found here year-round. We’ll saunter through the closed canopies and wildflower fields in search of late-season migrants like Cedar Waxwings, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, and Yellow-rumped Warbler while eagerly anticipating the arrival of our earliest wintering birds such as White-throated Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, and Purple Finch. Exciting rarities could include Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and Pine Siskin (and maybe even a beaver!). Join us as we revel in the warm colors and cool temperatures of mid-October.

About Aaron Coolman | Motus Technician and Avian Migration Ecologist

As his title suggests, Aaron wears a lot of hats. With a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Ohio State University, experience in residential garden design, former work as a USFWS Biotechnician, and history as a volunteer for the Maryland DNR Heritage Program, Aaron is a perfect fit at our organization and has been working with WCT since 2022. A nature enthusiast, Aaron spends much of his free time birding, gardening, volunteering for various conservation groups, and photographing…you guessed it…nature!

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