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Christmas Eve birding walk set in Richland

A Mallard drake swims in the marshland of Amon Creek Natural Preserve near Rachel Road in Richland. With miles of trails, the area is a popular walking and hiking destination for Tri-City nature lovers.
A Mallard drake swims in the marshland of Amon Creek Natural Preserve near Rachel Road in Richland. With miles of trails, the area is a popular walking and hiking destination for Tri-City nature lovers. Tri-City Herald file

The Tapteal Greenway and Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society plan a walk for beginning and experienced birders Christmas Eve.

Experts will help participants identify birds by sight and sound.

People should meet at 9 a.m. at the south entrance to the Amon Creek Natural Preserve on the Bonneville Power Association access road off Leslie Road in Richland.

For more information, email taptealgreenway@gmail.com.

This story was originally published December 20, 2016 at 8:48 PM with the headline "Christmas Eve birding walk set in Richland."

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