Winter Birding And Walks

The South Fork Natural History Society has scheduled an event called "winter birding by car," which brings those who like to view and identify winter birds around by car to special sites.

The program was begun for people who found walking difficult. Birders are advised to bring binoculars or a spotting scope, a field guide, and a snack. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the society headquarters in Amagansett or its Natureline. Callers will be informed as to time and place.

Nancy Kane of the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will lead hikers along old trails in Cedar Point Park on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. This hike will make a loop up Scoy's Path to Kirk's Place, along Northwest Harbor beach, then into a rarely traveled section of Cedar Point Park. Hikers have been asked to meet at the schoolhouse plaque on Northwest Road about a quarter mile south of its intersection of Alewife Brook Road.

On Sunday, the society's Richard Lupoletti will lead hikers through the stately beeches and American holly of the Point Woods section of Camp Hero State Park in Montauk. Hikers are asked to meet at 10 a.m. at the entrance to Camp Hero off Montauk Highway.

It's Nancy Kane again in the lead on Wednesday for another trek through the Grace Estate and Cedar Point Park. Hikers will again meet at 10 a.m. at the schoolhouse plaque on Northwest Road.