Field Trips

If you have suggestions for field trips or if you would like to volunteer to lead a trip, please do not hesitate to contact us. fieldtrips@hmbc.net

HMBC members receive a complete listing with trip details, meeting place, coordinator's name and a contact phone number. Call (518) 439-8080 before any trip to hear updated information.  Non-members are welcome at all unreserved local trips; to inquire about a particular trip send a note to fieldtrips@hmbc.net

Late Addition to Field Trip Schedule
Saturday, December 11, 2010        NIGHT OWLS AND HOT DOGS    3:30 PM Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
 
Joint trip of Five Rivers, HMBC and the Audubon Society of the Capital Region.  Field parties will visit likely owl roosts along
Five Rivers trails, then gather at a roaring campfire to compare findings. Complimentary hot dogs and hot drinks will answer the
question “who cooks for you?”  A hot fire, hot dogs and hot chocolate are always guaranteed; last year the owls were a distinct
bonus!  Please call the Center at (518) 475-0291 to register by Wednesday, December 8.

Brief Listing of Upcoming Field Trips

HMBC Code of Ethics
The Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club strongly encourages all of its members to make the welfare of birds and bird habitats their top priority while birding.  The Club has officially endorsed the American Birding Association's Code of Birding Ethics as its ethical standard for organized Club field trips. A copy of that code may be read at this ABA web page


Lyme Disease
This is something that all birders need knowledge about.  There are several good internet links for this disease.  Lyme Disease Page


Field Trip Guidelines
These guidelines have been condensed from the full text that may be found in our Member Field Trip schedule.  You and all your questions about birds, birding, and HMBC are welcome on all trips. Field Trip Guidelines


Brief Listing of Upcoming Field Trip Schedule

Members receive a detailed list including the coordinators phone number and/or email address.  Call (518) 439-8080 before any trip to hear updated information.  Non-members are welcome at all unreserved local trips; to inquire about a particular trip send a note to fieldtrips@hmbc.net

* Non-local trips - may need a reservation and/or are for members only - check your field trip listing and contact the leader *

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary - meet at 8:30 AM at sanctuary, 46 Rarick Rd. in Selkirk
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Reservations due to Bernie Grossman for August 15 Jamaica Bay trip
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jamaica Bay NWR (Queens County; all day) - Shorebirds & Migrants - contact Bernie Grossman for info
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hawks & Songbirds in the Helderbergs #1 - Pinnacle - meet at 8:00 AM by bank at SW corner of Rts. 20/155, Guilderland
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Hawks & Songbirds in the Helderbergs #2 - High Point - meet at 8:00 AM by bank at SW corner of Rts. 20/155, Guilderland
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Vischer Ferry Fall Migrants - meet at 8:30 AM at main entrance of Vischer Ferry Preserve
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Woodlawn Preserve - meet at 8:00 AM in front of Barnes & Noble, Mohawk Commons, Niskayuna
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Five Rivers EEC, Delmar - meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot by the visitor center
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Reservations due to Denise Hackert-Stoner for Fall Social on Oct. 17
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saratoga National Historic Park & Battlefield - meet at 9:00 AM in the visitor center parking lot
Sunday, October 17, 2010
HMBC Fall Social - Birding and cookout at Five Rivers EEC - reservations in advance - meet at 2PM at visitor center
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Tomhannock Reservoir - meet at 8:30 AM at parking area, NY Rt. 7 & Lake Shore Dr., at west end of causeway
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Collins Lake - Meet at Jumping Jack's in Scotia at 8:00 AM
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Reservations due to Five Rivers - (518) 475-0291 - for Night Owls & Hot Dogs on December 11
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Night Owls & Hot Dogs - 3:30 PM at Five Rivers EEC, Delmar - reservations needed

If you have suggestions for field trips or if you would like to volunteer to lead a trip, please do not hesitate to contact us. fieldtrips@hmbc.net
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