Birding On The Outer Banks: Coastal Forests And Island Sanctuaries
Program Number:
14083RJ
Start and End Dates:
3/24/2013 - 3/27/2013
;
11/3/2013 - 11/6/2013
;
Duration:
3 nights
Location:
Southern Outer Banks, North Carolina
Price starting at:
$498.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Birding
Meals:
9; 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Meal Options:
Vegetarian; Gluten Free
Discover areas of the Outer Banks that the National Audubon Society call “essential strongholds of avian abundance and diversity.” Waterfowl, waders, songbirds, and shorebirds from over 200 species — 23 of which are rare — call the sandy barrier islands, marshes, and forests home. Explore rare habitats of pocosin and maritime forests as our ornithology experts help you locate and identify ospreys, terns, herons, oystercatchers, plovers, geese and more.
Highlights
• Journey by boat to Bird Shoal, the sandy, uninhabited barrier island and best place to see the rare species of plovers skirting the waves.
• Explore the last remnants of rare maritime southern pine forests and the shrubby, bog-like pocosins habitats with birding forays with our ornithology experts.
• Learn more about the birds of prey with a demonstration from a raptor rehabilitator.
Activity Particulars
Walks up to two miles over varied terrain, some wet.
Coordinated by Trinity Conference Center.
Southern Outer Banks
The southern outpost of the scenic barrier islands known collectively as the "Outer Banks" is an ecologically rich region that stands in contrast to the more developed destinations in the north. This relative remoteness lends to quiet beaches, abundant wildlife and tranquil vistas.
Accommodations
Conference center with private beach, nestled in unique maritime forest preserve.
Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
John Fussell
John Fussell is a North Carolina native who has seen 423 species of in his home state. Starting his first bird list in 1962, John earned his bachelor’s and master’s from North Carolina State in zoology and botany, with his primary interests being the birds and plants of the pine savanna habitats. He has written two books, “Birding in Carteret County” and “A Birder's Guide to the North Carolina Coast.”
Meals and Lodgings
Trinity Conference Center
Salter Path, NC
3 nights
Trinity Conference Center
Type:
Conference Center
Description:
Our modern conference center features attractive meeting and dining areas, double occupancy rooms (limited singles, extra charge), private bath.
Contact info:
Salter Path Road
Salter Path, NC 28575 USA
phone: 252-247-5600
web:
www.trinityctr.com
Facility amenities:
Outdoor pool is available mid-May to mid-October. 1500 feet of private beach on the Atlantic Ocean (no lifeguards). Limited internet access available upon request.
Smoking allowed:
Yes
Additional nights prior:
$40 for the room. Meals extra. Additional nights are offered on a space available basis. Meals can be added on individually. Breakfast is $7, Lunch is $7 and Dinner is $11.
Check in time:
4:00 PM
Additional nights after:
$40 for the room. Meals extra. Additional nights are offered on a space available basis. Meals can be added on individually. Breakfast is $7, Lunch is $7 and Dinner is $11.
Check out time:
9:30 AM
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Registration at 4PM. You will be staying at
Trinity Conference Center
that night.
End of Program:
Depart after lunch at the Center at 11:30. You will be staying at
Trinity Conference Center
the night before.
Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
Parking availability:
Free parking on site. Long-term parking is between 100-300 feet from rooms.
Transportation
To Start of Program
Location:
Salter Path, NC
Nearest city or town:
Pine Knoll Shores
Nearest highway:
NC Highway 58
Nearest airport:
New Bern Airport
From End of Program
Location:
Salter Path, NC
(
Additional transportation information same as above
)
Travel Details
Raleigh, NC
From Airport
Service:
None - Car Required
Per Person/One Way:
$45-70/ day
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
3
Distance:
170 Miles
Renting a car is the only way to get directly from the Raleigh Airport to Trinity Center.
New Bern, NC
From Airport
Service:
Taxi
Cherry Cab Co.
phone: 252-447-3101
Per Person/One Way:
$70
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
1
Distance:
42.8
If flying into New Bern, taxi service is available. Rental cars are also available at the airport.
Jacksonville, NC
From Airport
Service:
Taxi
Carolina Express Transportation
phone: 910-353-3300
Advanced Reservations Required
Per Person/One Way:
$75
Prices are subject to change.
Travel Time:
1 hour 23 minutes
Distance:
50 miles
If flying into Jacksonville, taxi service is available. Must call when you land or make prior arrangements for a pick up at the airport. Rental cars are also available at the airport.
Driving Directions
From Highway 24 or Highway 70
From Highway 70: Follow US 70 into Morehead City. Follow signs to Atlantic Beach and cross the bridge onto Bogue Banks. Turn Right at the traffic light onto Highway 58 (West Fort Macon Road). Continue approximately 7 miles. Trinity Center is on the right, between mile markers 9 and 10. (If you pass the blue water tower, you have gone too far!) From Highway 24: Follow NC 24 through Swansboro. At the Highway 24 and 58 intersection, turn right. Cross the bridge to Emerald Isle. Continue approximately 11 miles. Trinity Center is on the left, between mile markers 10 and 9 (just past the blue water tower.)
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Welcome and Social
(Sunday, March 24)
Afternoon:
Check in at the Registration Office. Wine Social from 5-6pm.
Dinner:
Dinner from 6-7pm
Evening:
A short program introducing the following days field trip.
Accommodations:
Trinity Conference Center
Meals Included:
Dinner
Day 2:
Bird Shoal or Harker's Island / Field trip to The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum/ Local Musicians
(Monday, March 25)
Breakfast:
Breakfast at 8am
Morning:
Birding field trip either to Bird Shoal, an uninhabited barrier island reported to have the richest diversity of shorebirds in North Carolina, OR to Harker's Island, depending on weather. Possibly observe more than 200 species, twenty-three of which are considered rare, including Piping Plover.
Lunch:
Lunch at a restaurant in Historic Beaufort or on Harker's Island.
Afternoon:
Afternoon field trip to The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum. See a decoy carver at work and learn about this unique part of coastal Carolina heritage.
Dinner:
Dinner from 6-7pm
Evening:
Relax to the music of the talented artist known as Bogue Sounds.
Accommodations:
Trinity Conference Center
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Croatan Forest/Calico Creek Birding Trip/ Life List Review
(Tuesday, March 26)
Breakfast:
Breakfast from 8-8:30 am
Morning:
Birding field trip comparing species found in areas of the maritime forest to the Croatan Forest, one of the south's most important undisturbed sites of Long Leaf Pine Savannah and Pocosin habitat.
Lunch:
Lunch from 12:30-1:30
Afternoon:
Afternoon birding trip to Calico Creek's boardwalk. Look for wading and forest birds on this evening walk.
Dinner:
Dinner from 6-7pm
Evening:
Review the birds seen during the program with our birding expert.
Accommodations:
Trinity Conference Center
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Live Birds of Prey/Departure
(Wednesday, March 27)
Breakfast:
Breakfast from 8-9 am
Morning:
Program with live birds of prey.
Lunch:
Lunch begins at 11:30
Afternoon:
Depart following lunch
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Free Time Opportunities
Salter Path, NC
Area Attractions
There are so many cultural and natural areas of interest in coastal North Carolina. Please read about the many options at Trinity Center's website. For additional information, visit
www.trinityctr.com/other.html
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
3 nights accommodations
9 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 2
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 4
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Hands-on experiences: 3
Hands-on experiences
Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.
Performances: 1
Performances
A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.
Plus these special experiences...
Climb aboard a passenger ferry to visit an uninhabited barrier island teaming with birds.
Visit one of Americas vanishing habitats the Pocosin Forest found inside the Croatan National Forest. Perhaps view a red cockaded woodpecker.
Visit Core Sound waterfowl museum, learn more about the culture of down east North Carolina. Watch a duck carving demonstration or stroll the trail.
View the Daily Schedule to see more
And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
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