The last guided bird walk at Hills Creek State Park is this Saturday, May 27. It will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Meet at the park office parking lot at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro Pa. 16901-9676, off Hills Creek Road in Charleston Township, about seven miles northeast of Wellsboro.

At 8 a.m. sharp, participants will drive their own vehicles to the starting location. 

Children and adults and birders of all levels, first timers to experienced, are welcome to attend. Bring binoculars and cameras and wear subdued clothing and sturdy walking shoes. 

Bob Edkin, environmental education specialist, led the May 20 walk. Ten people, including six members of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society, the local birding group, three campers staying at the park and Edkin saw 42 bird species. Among them was a chestnut-sided warbler.

For updates on birds in the area or helpful tips, email tasmember@yahoo.com or visit tiadaghtonaudubon.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/TiadaghtonAudubon/. 

For information about Hills Creek State Park, call the park office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 570-724-4246.