Marauder Outing to Tingley Beach and The Botanic Gardens – Wednesday August 12th
Flora, Birds, Bugs and Beyond!
It’s a two-part outing. You are welcome to attend both and then have lunch at Ramona’s, or attend one of the locations and have lunch at Ramona’s. Mike McGovern will be the lead.
Part 1: (Early Morning) Tingley Bosque Ponds (7:30 – 9:15 AM): Meet at the southern unpaved Tingley parking lot and at 7:30 AM, we will venture into the deepest and darkest Bosque at the two Tingley Open Space Bosque Ponds. Shoot birds and/or insects (dragonflies, robberflies, wasps, bees, butterflies, etc.). If you are also going to Part 2, at 9:15 AM, return to the parking lot and drive to the Botanic Garden.
Part 2: Albuquerque BioPark – Botanic Garden (9:30 AM): Get a ticket to enter the Bio Park (now at the main gate just west of the parking lot), and then meet up at the entrance to the Botanical Gardens. Photograph dreamy and macro flowers, plants, buds, leaves. The Orchid and Cacti Houses are also open. Water lilies, dragonflies and resident Wood Ducks are also at the water. Entry is $5.50 for NM Seniors (over 65), free with a Bio Park Membership, or $10 general (NM resident) admission.
Lunch at Ramona’s Mexican Cafe, 321 Rio Grande Blvd NW at 11:30 AM: Remember to go to lunch, regardless if attending one or both parts of the outing. There is plenty of parking. Ramona’s is on the west side of Rio Grande Blvd.
It may be hot and sunny with some unpaved walking surfaces at Tingley. Protective clothing and footwear, sunscreen and insect repellent is recommended. Bring water and stay hydrated as well. If doing both parts of the Marauder outing, pack a spare battery and maybe a lens brush and/or microfiber cloth.