Cruise of the Lower Cape Fear Bird Islands A Benefit for Audubon North Carolina

Sunday, May 19, 2013

1:45 PM Boarding at Carolina Beach Marina aboard Winner Cruise Queen 2:00 PM Departure from dock 6:30 PM Return to dock (approximate time)

This cruise will include islands in the lower Cape Fear River where the birds have chosen their nesting sites. They are all Audubon North Carolina Bird Sanctuaries.

Bring your camera and binoculars to view nesting areas of many coastal water birds including pelicans, white ibis, great egrets and herons. Pack a picnic lunch if you would like. Soft drinks and water will be sold aboard ship. Our guides for this narrated event include area experts  Dr. James Parnell, retired Professor Emeritus of Biology from UNC-W and Walker Golder, Deputy Director of Audubon North Carolina. Visit the Cape Fear Garden Club website for more information and learn how to register for the trip. The trip fills up fast, so sign up soon!