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Saturday Hikes in Montauk

Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:07

According to the National Weather Service, the clouds will clear on Saturday — just in time for these outdoor events.

Frank Quevedo, executive director of the South Fork Natural History Museum, will lead a winter sea duck hike for adults and children 10 and older on Saturday at 10 a.m. near Montauk Point. There are thousands of eiders, loons, scoters, and many other arctic birds that come to feed on invertebrates and vegetation every winter. Binoculars or a scope and a field guide to birds of the eastern United States are suggested. There is a $15 fee for adults and $10 for children, with museum members able to take part at no cost. Advance registration is required at 631-537-9735 or [email protected]. Spots are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.

Also on Saturday at 10 a.m. Eva Moore of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will lead a 1.5 mile woods and water hike for all ages at the Steppingstones Pond Preserve. Ms. Moore will host hikers at her house nearby for some warming treats. The trailhead is on West Lake Drive, about half a mile from Route 27 on the right. People are asked to park on the grass, not on the blacktop. Ms. Moore can be phoned at 631-238-5134, or 631-681-4774 the day of the hike for more information.

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