Field+Trip+-+Rio+Grande+Nature+Center

== = = =Rio Grande Nature Center:10/2/2012= #|Directions - From Candelaria at Rio Grande Blvd. - Drive west on Candelaria the RGNC is at the end. You can park in the RGNC parking lot. There is, however, a $3.00 fee. . You may not park on Candelaria. A good option, however, is to park (free!) on Trellis NW, the last street before the RGNC. Just turn either North or South on Trellis and park. We will rendevous at the end of Candelaria and walk in using a trail that proceeds straight west from the South side of Candelaria. Please be on time. My #|cell phone is 573-1656, call if you have any problem finding the group or if you are detained and will arrive late.

=Field session: Rio Grande Nature Center=
 * Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes for #|walking, Bring gloves and make sure you have enough finger freedom to manipulate the focus of binoculars.


 * Bring binoculars - we should have at least one set for every two people. There are huge variations in binoculars.Try to find binoculars that are light and easy to focus. The best focal specs for birding are 8X42, 7X42, 8X25, 10X25, 8X30. In general, the more expensive, the better, the best lenses are roof prism or porro lenses. There are various bells and whistles - waterproofing, binocs for people with glasses, binocs that can attach to cameras, etc.


 * Bring a notepad or notebook and pen or pencil.


 * For information and bird lists, follow the links