Chartered by the Branford VFW, Supported by the Branford Gun Club
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Welcome to the Branford Bird Walk
Eagle Scout Project
By Jon L
Troop 633 Branford
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This project blends the beauty of nature
with technology done right!
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How to do the Bird walk
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Have ready your smart phone
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Apple I phone – start up instructions
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Tap your camera app
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Have open and ready your camera app
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Android phone– start up instructions
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Go to your google play store
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Search up QR scanner
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Install QR scanner
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Once installed have open and ready your QR code scanner
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When you approach each finger post hold phone centered with QR code (may need to be adjusted to focus)
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A link will appear – tap on the link
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Link is large so takes a moment to load
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You will the see a color picture of the bird Further down on site is some information on that bird
Share the Location! (Click Here)
FAQ’s
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The trail is a very short gentle stroll has a bench at end too
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Birds you will visit on your walk – Why Chosen? These are birds that can be found here locally most of the year or are full time residents.
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What kind of bird house is in the field? This is a Purple Martin house but may have other occupants from year to year
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Sit and enjoy all the beauty and nature our amazing town has to offer
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If you have your binoculars bring them along
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Birds to Interact With While on the Walk
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Other Great Birding Sites
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www.allaboutbirds.org/guide (click here for more amazing bird sounds)
www.menunkatuck.org (local birding)
www.newhavenbirdclub.org (local birding)