[dca_fieldtrips] DC Audubon field trip to Pennyfield Lock, Saturday May 3

[DeAnna, Paul (NIH/NLM) [E]]

DC Audubon field trip to Pennyfield Lock, Saturday May 3, 7AM.  Leader:
Paul DeAnna (18 person limit).  RSVP required.

Pennyfield Lock on the C&O Canal in Montgomery County, Maryland, is a
fine spot to watch the passage of migrant birds, as well as to view our
local breeders and bid farewell to lingering winter visitors.  We will
meet at 7 a.m. in the Lock parking area for a slow walk up-canal (west)
to the Seneca breaks near milepost 21, about one and a quarter miles
one-way.  We should be back to our cars around noon or shortly after.
Bring water to carry with you, and snacks or a lunch.  Insect repellent
and sunscreen are highly recommended.

There is a limit of 18 participants.  Please RSVP by phone or e-mail and
be sure to let me know how many are in your party.  I will check names
at the location.  IMPORTANT:  e-mail replies must be sent before 4 p.m.,
Friday, May 2, because I will be away from my e-mail after that time.
You can phone me at (202) 544-2680.  In your reply, please include a
telephone number where you can be reached the evening before the trip,
just in case a last-minute weather postponement becomes necessary.  If
you are willing to offer a ride to a non-driver in your area, please let
me know where you'll be coming from.  The leader will attempt to put
those needing rides in touch with those willing to offer them.

Driving directions (please bring a map since odometer readings may
vary):

>From the Beltway (I-495) take River Road (exit 39) west 3.3 miles to
Potomac. From the intersection with Falls Road in Potomac (2nd traffic
light), continue on River Rd. for another 5.1 miles to Pennyfield Lock
Road on the left.  Use caution about oncoming traffic when making this
left turn.  Take this road to the very end, bearing left at the bottom
of the hill, and continuing all the way to a small parking lot where a
gated road leads to the lock just east.

Information about this trip, and other upcoming DCAS field trips, can
also be found on our website: http://www.dcaudubon.org/

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