Inspecting woodpecker holes.

Friends learned how to focus the binoculars to see the birds.  Friends waited for a turn with the binoculars.  

Ms. Petrullo also presented a piece on attracting and supporting songbirds today.  She taught us some techniques of birdwatching.  She said to walk quietly, use all of our senses and look for field marks (colors or unique physical characteristics) on birds we see.  

A winter firefly beetle!

Friends work together to overturn a large stone in the clearing.

Looking for more beetles!

Question and answers from the expert.

Demonstrating and giving practice on how to adjust the binoculars.