Mayor Karl Dean and members of the Nashville chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (NTOS) will host a bird watching walk at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Participants will look for a variety of migrating warblers, vireos, thrushes, tanagers and hawks, as well as local birds such as woodpeckers, chickadees, wrens, blue jays and goldfinches.
On Saturday, small groups of 10 to 15 will be led by NTOS birders along paved and grassy walking trails to search for and identify various bird species by sight and sound. The walk will cover about two miles and last about two hours, although participants are free to leave at any time. Although not required, participants will find the use of binoculars helpful and are asked to bring a pair. A very limited number of loaner binoculars will be available. The walk caps off the annual Walk Nashville Week organized by Walk/Bike Nashville.
The Shelby Bottoms Greenway is well known as a haven for migrating birds and other wildlife.
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