by NNN contributor Eric Lopresti 

NOTE this event was orginally scheduled for last weekend, but was cancelled due to weather. Now it's on for this Sunday, October 5!

Get outdoors this Sunday!  The Brown Birdwatching Club will lead a biking trip down the East Bay Bikepath, birdwatching at many spots along the way. This beautiful 14-mile path starts in East Providence, off Riverside Drive, and ends in Bristol, near Colt State Park.  It offers a huge diversity of habitats, meaning a large diversity of birds. Last Friday, in about an hour, I casually observed over 30 species of birds just in the East Providence area!

Whether you have never birdwatched before or are obsessed with it, we would love to have you along.  We will meet in the morning, probably at 9:30, at the first parking lot on the path, then ride at a very leisurely pace with many stops, including stopping at Colt State Park for lunch before turning around.  Pack a lunch, water, and binoculars (if you have them).

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions or plan on coming. I would like to get an idea of number of people, as well as be able to remain in contact with everyone in case of a weather cancellation or any changes in plans.

If you cannot make it this time, I plan on making this a somewhat regular event. I have several other routes in mind, both inland and coastal, so it won't get stale and repetitive. If you can think of a good route that is bike-able from Providence, please let me know, I would love to hear it!