{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-news-node-js","path":"/news/bird-watching-activities-morgan-falls-overlook-park","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"Sandy Springs Gov"}},"nodeNews":{"title":"Bird-Watching Activities at Morgan Falls Overlook Park","field_summary_only":false,"drupal_id":"4c75e1e2-bf68-4150-a5d3-beabf1e68089","path":{"alias":"/news/bird-watching-activities-morgan-falls-overlook-park"},"body":{"processed":"<h2>Sandy Springs to Host Morning Bird Watching Activities</h2>\n\n<p>SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (July 6, 2022) – In partnership with Georgia Audubon, the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department is hosting the following bird watching activities at Morgan Falls Overlook Park:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>The <strong>Bird Walk</strong> on <strong>Saturday, July 16 at 8 a.m.</strong> Morgan Falls Overlook Park boasts several habitats attracting a large variety of birds throughout the year: mudflats (shorebirds, including avocets in 2017), lake (winter ducks, nesting bald eagles), river, woodland, and field (sparrows). The walk will involve grass (possibly wet), stairs, gently sloped pavement, and unpaved trails. A scope and loaner binoculars will be available. <strong>Cost: Free.</strong></li>\n\t<li>The <strong>Best Nest</strong> program on <strong>Monday, July 18 at 9 a.m.</strong> will allow participants to investigate the nesting cycle, from making a nest to keeping the babies fed. Get an up-close look at several different types of nests and learn about the obstacles birds face when raising their young. Participants will also learn how they can help nest birds in their backyard. <strong>Cost: $10.</strong></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Note: Interested participants are asked to please <a href=\"https://secure.rec1.com/GA/sandy-springs-ga/catalog\">register</a> at least three days in advance.</p>\n\n<p>For more information, please visit us online at <a href=\"http://www.sandyspringsga.gov/\">www.sandyspringsga.gov</a>, or call the Citizen Response Center at 770-730-5600. Follow breaking news and traffic alerts on <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/sandyspringsga\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sandyspringsga\">Facebook</a>.</p>\n\n<p>###</p>","summary":"Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks, in partnership with Georgia Audubon, is hosting a free bird walk and a Best Nest program at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in July 2022."},"cta":null,"metatag":[{"attributes":{"name":"title","content":"Bird-Watching Activities at Morgan Falls Overlook Park"}},{"attributes":{"name":"description","content":"Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks, in partnership with Georgia Audubon, is hosting a free bird walk and a Best Nest program at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in July 2022."}}],"srcSet":{"ratio16x9":{"links":{"w344_16_9":{"href":"https://live-unified-platform.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/w344_16_9/public/2022-07/child-bird-watching.jpg?h=c8ec9af1"},"w1088_16_9":{"href":"https://live-unified-platform.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/w1088_16_9/public/2022-07/child-bird-watching.jpg?h=c8ec9af1"},"w615_16_9":{"href":"https://live-unified-platform.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/w615_16_9/public/2022-07/child-bird-watching.jpg?h=c8ec9af1"},"w817_16_9":{"href":"https://live-unified-platform.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/w817_16_9/public/2022-07/child-bird-watching.jpg?h=c8ec9af1"},"w986_16_9":{"href":"https://live-unified-platform.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/w986_16_9/public/2022-07/child-bird-watching.jpg?h=c8ec9af1"}}},"alt":"Child in a blue jacket peering through binoculars"},"relationships":{"type":{"name":"News"},"field_tags":[{"name":"Press Release","relationships":{"parent":[{"name":"Sandy Springs News"}]}}]},"field_date":{"value":"July 6, 2022"},"field_long_title":"Bird-Watching Activities at Morgan Falls Overlook Park"}},"pageContext":{"slug":"/news/bird-watching-activities-morgan-falls-overlook-park"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1413031684","1419465866","171188893","1898769931","2277259475","2391788990","2930285144","3009090991","3276874092","3290541562","3434133909","3584882192","3909622830"]}