You can RSVP on Meetup for this event this month! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026: 8:00 TO 10:30 AM Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, 4429 Old Country Mial Rd, Raleigh, NC (new address due to road changes) This is a free event,There is limit of 15 birders for the event. Note: The dirt road portion of Mials Plantation Road is permanently closed, so stay on Smithfield Road and turn right on Mials Plantation, right at first road, then park in the dirt parking lot after passing the private home. There is a portajohn on site at the start and end of the walk.

Join Wake Audubon for a morning of birding and exploring the Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve near the Wake County / Johnston County line. Our experienced birder Marc Ribaudo will guide you through the meadow and Two Ponds Loop covering about 2 miles of mostly dirt trails. Join this wonderful morning stroll and see what birds you can find. Please wear good walking shoes and layers, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike, as dogs may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities.

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this is a great chance to connect with nature and learn about the diverse bird species that call the grasslands, woodlands, and ponds home. Check out what we may find here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4669077

Triangle Land Conservancy maintains this preserve and will CANCEL events and keep the gate locked if it rains or if it rains the day before. Be sure to check the TLC's website if the weather is iffy.

For this month only: joining by Meetup for this event WILL register you for this event. Use your phone GPS, don't use your car GPS, as the road change is recent.