Layton center holds bird, nature walks

Published: Friday, Dec. 29 2006 12:08 a.m. MST

Join the Layton Wild Bird Center on a free nature and bird walk. Leave from the Wild Bird Center, 1860 N. 1000 West, Layton (across from the Barnes & Noble bookstore).

The walks are designed for birders at all levels, especially families. Dress for the weather and brings binoculars. Here is the schedule for January, February and March. The walks start at 10 a.m. except where noted.

Jan. 1: Antelope Island, (leave from Wild Bird Center at 7:30 a.m.) for Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Jan. 6: Ogden Nature Center.

Jan. 27: Farmington Bay.

Feb. 3: Bald Eagle Day at Farmington Bay.

Feb. 10: Beus Pond.

Feb. 24: Kaysville Ponds, USU Botanical Gardens.

March 3: Tundra swan migration at Farmington Bay.

March 10: Riverdale Weber River Parkway.

March 24: Kayscreek.

March 31: East Kaysville foothills.

For more information, contact walk organizer Bill Fenimore at the Wild Bird Center, 801-525-8400, or go to www.wildbird.com/layton.