äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Friends of Oceanography to Host Early Morning Bird Walks

Media Conatact: Lisa Cugini, (401) 874-6642
lcugini@gso.uri.edu



Narragansett, R.I. — April 21, 2003 — Whether you’re a novice or experienced bird watcher, you won’t want to miss out on this series of early morning walks at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Narragansett Bay Campus.

Led by Dr. Robert Kenney, a äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Graduate School of Oceanography marine scientist and expert birder, the walks will be held on four Wednesdays next month on May 7 14, 21, and 28, at 7 a.m.

Participants will meet at the Coastal Institute Building on the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Bay Campus in Narragansett and enjoy scoping the abundance of songbirds that arrive with the advent of spring, including warblers, catbirds, and orioles. The fee for each walk is $2 for Friends of Oceanography members and $5 for non-members. Preregistration is NOT required.

For information, call the Friends of Oceanography office at 874-6642.

Visit the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Graduate School of Oceanography Web site:
www.gso.uri.edu