Bird walk on Sunday morning in Plainfield

Looking for a pleasant start to Mother's Day? Take mom on a bird walk Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on the Plainfield Township Trail in Northampton County. It's an easy walk through a variety of habitats during spring migration. 

The trail follows the Little Bushkill Creek along an converted railroad right-of-way. The northern end has been paved with asphalt or covered with finely crushed gravel; the southern end is a little rougher but still popular with walkers and joggers. 

The wooded portions are good places to see woodpeckers, flycatchers and songbirds. Open fields and brushy sections are inhabited by mockingbirds, sparrows, catbirds and kestrels.

Make sure to bring binoculars and a field guide. Wear appropriate footgear. Pack refreshments or a light lunch.

AccuWeather says the day will be sunny, with the temperature starting in the lower 50s and rising to 80 by midday.

Meet at the Park and Ride Lot at William Penn Highway and Route 33 in Bethlehem Township. From there, we'll travel to Plainfield, which is a few miles northeast of Nazareth. Leading the walk will be Dave DeReamus, of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society and the Eastern PA Birdline. For details, call Dave at 610-252-0893.

The Bird House offers free copies of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society's brochure, which lists programs and field trips for 2013-2014. Stop in and get a copy so you can plan your schedule for future events.