Bird Islands Cruise

Cruise of the Lower Cape Fear Bird Islands

A Benefit for the Audubon Society of North Carolina

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Open to the Public

This cruise will include Battery Island, the first North Carolina Audubon Sanctuary as well as other nesting sites along the Lower Cape Fear River.

Bring your camera and binoculars to view nesting areas of many coastal water birds including white ibis, great egrets and herons. Pack a picnic lunch if you would like. Soft drinks will be sold aboard ship. Our guides for this narrated event include area experts like Dr. James Parnell retired Professor Emeritus of Biology from UNCW, Walker Golder and Andy Woods of the North Carolina Audubon Society.

When:
     Sunday, May 2, 2010
     1:00 PM    Boarding at Carolina Beach Marina aboard Winner Cruise Queen
     1:15 PM    Departure from dock
     5:15 PM    Return to dock (approximate time)
     Note: We do not schedule a rain date because viewing nesting birds requires a limited time frame.

Cost: $35.00 Adults, $25.00 Children under 12

Where:
     Carolina Beach Marina
     100 Carl Winner Avenue
     Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Tickets:

Buy at the following location beginning February 1, 2010:

Wild Bird & Garden, 3501 Oleander Dr., Hanover Center (910)343-6001

     Or, you may mail your check payable to "Cape Fear Garden Club" to:
          Lower Cape Fear Cruise
          c/o Melinda Stewart
          5084 Edinboro Lane
          Wilmington, NC 28409

Note: Tickets are non-refundable. In case of a cancellation due to weather (although this has never happened), your check for the tickets will be considered a fully tax deductible contribution to Audubon of North Carolina.

For Further Information:

Send an email message to Melinda Stewart at JohnandmelindaS@aol.com