Middle Run Natural Area–Smith Mill Road with Will Krohn

Blue-headed Vireo at Middle Run Natural Area–Smith Mill Road by Will Krohn

The Smith Mill Road section of Middle Run Natural Area is sometimes forgotten by birders, yet it offers excellent birding–especially during migration. This small section of Middle Run Natural Area provides the hedgerows and early-successional habitat that migrants like warblers often use during fall migration. The height and arrangement of vegetation here also provide ample opportunities for photography. Grassy and scrubby fields provide great habitat for migrating and overwintering sparrows, which may start to show up by late September. 

Will Krohn will lead a walk for approximately 1.5 hours in this park, walking on grassy trails over gently to mildly sloping terrain. We will travel about a mile, slowly walking around to look for mixed-species flocks, botanizing along the way if the birds are quiet. We will meet at 8:00 AM at the grassy field where Polly Drummond Hill Road meets Smith Mill Road. You can park in this field, but remember to drive slowly when entering the field from the road, as there is a big bump here that low-clearance cars should be careful of. There is no bathroom on-site.

Contact Will Krohn ([email protected]) with any questions.

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