Sample Schedule |
Photos from Previous Years
We will be birding during
the migratory season when millions of birds along the Atlantic Flyway
"funnel" through this small area. More than 400 species have been
recorded. Examine geological and environmental factors that influence
birds and their habitats. Discover the birds and explore the natural
history of Assateague, Chincoteague, and Wallops Islands. Learn
identification methods using field markings, vocalizations, and behavior
patterns. Other highlights include Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge, a study cruise aboard a research vessel, and an interpretive
walk on dunes and beaches. We'll also explore a state park and visit the
NASA Space Flight Center on Wallops Island.
Sample Schedule
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Day 1
3:00 - 5:00
pm Check in with Elderhostel Coordinator &
Comfort
Suites
5:00 - 5:45
pm Group welcome and schedule overview
6:00 - 7:00
pm Dinner at
Maria's
Restaurant
7:30 - 9:00
pm Shore bird identification
Day 2
6:00 -
8:00 am Early morning birding (offered
in spring only)
8:00
- 9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's
Restaurant
9:00 -
12:00 pm Assateague Island Service Road
birding
"Pony Hunt"
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
1:00 - 4:30 pm Assateague Island
National Seashore birding
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Warbler identification (spring)
or Hawk identification (fall)
Day 3
6:00 -
8:00 am Early morning birding (offered
in spring only)
8:00
- 9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's
Restaurant
9:00
- 4:30 pm All day field trip to
Pocomoke State Park, MD (spring)
OR
Kiptopeke State
Park, VA w/ bird banding (fall)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Waterfowl identification
Day 4
6:00 -
8:00 am Early morning birding (offered
in spring only)
8:00
- 9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's
Restaurant
9:00 -
12:00 pm Wallops Island birding
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
1:00 - 4:00 pm Birding cruise on MSC
vessels
6:00
- 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's Restaurant
7:30 - 9:00 pm Warbler identification (fall)
OR
Bird identification and banding lecture (spring)
Day 5
6:00 -
8:00 am Early morning birding (offered
in spring only)
8:00
- 9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's
Restaurant
9:00 -
12:00 pm Wildlife wood carving lecture and
demonstration
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
FREE AFTERNOON **
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Graduation ceremony and
wrap-up video
Day 6
6:00 -
8:00 am Early morning birding (offered
in spring only)
8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast at
Maria's Restaurant
9:00 - 10:30 am Assateague Island National
Seashore (fall) OR
Bird banding demonstration (spring)
11:00 am Check out of hotel and program
Lunch to-go
*
All trips and times are subject to change based on tides and weather.
**
FREE AFTERNOON suggestions will be provided. Be advised that the
free afternoon may change due to schedule changes.
