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Effigy Mounds to Hold Bird Walk Posted 22 August 2008 Effigy Mounds National Monument will continue its tradition of monthly summer bird walks with one tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23. Birders of all abilities are welcome to join Park Ranger Dennis Kirschbaum at the visitor center beginning at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Visitors are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, a pencil (checklists will be provided), and water for the hike. Beginning to expert birders are welcome; guided bird walks will be offered once a month throughout the season. The next Bird Walk will be held on Sept. 27. Effigy Mounds National Monument preserves prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, including some in the shape of animals. The Monument's main entrance is located three miles north of Marquette, Iowa and 22 miles south of Waukon, Iowa on HWY 76.   The visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hiking trails are open dawn until dusk.   For more information, call (563) 873-3491 or visit the park's website at www.nps.gov/efmo

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