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• Stillwater School Nature Trail and Lock 4 Park

  • When
    10 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Stillwater

  Saturday, June 10, STILLWATER SCHOOL NATURE TRAIL/LOCK 4 STATE CANAL PARK (Saratoga & Rensselaer Counties; morning

  Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd 518-596-5964 naomi_kestrel@yahoo.com

  The Stillwater School Nature Trail has an expansive open marsh on the north side, with Green Heron, Virginia Rail and Sora often present. Least Bittern is also possible. The wetland continues along the south side but is not as open. The wide trail continues to the Hudson where it turns left and follows the river through a deciduous forest. We will then drive south about 1.7 miles to Lock 4 State Canal Park to check rocky shoals on the Hoosic River for shorebirds, and walk the woodlands around the Lock.

  Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the trail entrance. Turn off Rt 4 in Stillwater at the road to the school complex, and drive to the end. The trail starts at a chain link gate.

  
  

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• Plotter Kill Nature Preserve

  • When
    11 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Schenectady County

  Sunday, June 11, PLOTTTER KILL NATURE PRESERVE (Schenectady County; morning) (joint trip with NY Breeding Bird Atlas)

  Coordinator: Julie Hart julie.hart@dec.ny.gov

  Join the Atlas as we see what birds are breeding in the Preserve. We’ll explore the nature trails through forest and field and will likely run into a Louisiana Waterthrush along the stream. This should be prime time for nest building so we’ll be keeping an eye out for any birds carrying nesting material. We’ll be contributing data to the Rotterdam Junction CE atlas block.

  Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the trailhead parking on Mariaville Rd.

  
  

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• Beebe Hill Multiple Use Area

  • When
    17 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia County

  Saturday, June 17, BEEBE HILL MULTIPLE USE AREA (Columbia County; morning) (joint trip with NY Breeding Bird Atlas)

  Coordinator: Julie Hart julie.hart@dec.ny.gov

  We’ll walk the trails at Beebe Hill to see what birds we can find breeding and contribute to the State Line NW atlas block. We should find some marsh birds near the pond and forest interior birds on the hike to the fire tower. We’ll pose for some gorgeous views at the top.

  Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the fire tower trailhead parking (on the north end of Barrett Pond) on Beebe Forest Rd.

  
  

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• Swatling Falls and Halfmoon Town Park

  • When
    24 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Halfmoon

  Saturday, June 24, SWATLING FALLS NATURE TRAILS AND HALFMOON TOWN PARK (Saratoga County; morning) (joint trip with NY Breeding Bird Atlas)

  Coordinator: Julie Hart julie.hart@dec.ny.gov

  Explore the trails at Swatling Falls Nature Trails in Halfmoon. We’ll experience a variety of habitats including forest, field, and shrub as well as see the falls. After we’ve explored the trails we’ll head over to Halfmoon Town Park to add some more open habitat birds to our day list. We’ll document any breeding birds for the Troy North NW atlas block.

  Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the trailhead parking on Swatling Rd.

  
  

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• Berlin Mountain

  • When
    9 Jul 2023
  •  
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Berlin/Petersburgh, Rensselaer County

  Sunday, July 9, BERLIN MOUNTAIN (Rensselaer County; all day) (joint trip with NY Breeding Bird Atlas)

  Coordinator: Julie Hart julie.hart@dec.ny.gov

  Join the NY Breeding Bird Atlas for a hike up Berlin Mountain from Green Hollow Rd. Experience a diversity of habitat as we go up in elevation. We will be paying attention to breeding birds in Atlas block Berlin CE including Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and Blue-winged Warblers on the slopes to Mourning Warbler at the summit. This trip requires hiking 2.3 miles uphill and then returning on the same route, though it is a fairly easy grade dirt road up to the ridge and we will be walking slowly to hear the birds. Bring a packed lunch, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.

  Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the trailhead parking lot at the end of Green Hollow Rd.

  
  

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• Leader's Choice - Fulton County

  • When
    15 Jul 2023
  •  
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Meet at Fulton County Visitor's Center

  Saturday, July 15, FULTON COUNTY - LEADER’S CHOICE (Fulton County, morning)

  Coordinator: David Harrison 908-892-5495 david.harrison57@earthlink.net

  Leader’s Choice in the foothills of the Adirondacks with good chances for some of our region’s more northern breeders – maybe even Mourning Warbler if we’re lucky. Anticipate up to 6 miles of hiking on moderate terrain.

  Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Fulton County Visitors Center on the NE side of the Rt. 29 & 30 traffic circle about 9 miles north of Thruway exit 27.

  
  

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• Deadline for Reservations - Aug. 20 Jamaica Bay trip

  • When
    13 Aug 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Queens, NY

  Sunday, August 13, DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS, JAMAICA BAY NWR, NY (All Day)

  Coordinators: Gregg Recer/Cathy Graichen, gregg.recer@gmail.com 518-330-4552 (GR)

  
  

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• Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge

  • When
    19 Aug 2023
  •  
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Queens, NYC

  Saturday, August 19 (rain date: Sunday, August 20), JAMAICA BAY NWR, NY (All Day)

  Coordinators: Gregg Recer, Cathy Graichen, gregg.recer@gmail.com 518-330-4552 (GR)

  Jamaica Bay is a wonderful place to view south-migrating shorebirds. It is located in Queens, New York City, just west of JFK Airport. We’ll check out both the East and West Ponds focusing on shorebirds, but also looking for herons, egrets, ibis and early landbird migrants. The exact itinerary will depend on the local timing of tides and reports of any usual or vagrant species present. Bring lunch, water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, tick repellent. Waterproof boots or shoes you don’t mind getting muddy can be useful along the pond edges. Space will be limited and initially reserved for HMBC members. An early departure from the Capital District is expected.

  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Contact Gregg Recer by Sunday, August 13 for meeting place and time details.

  
  

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• Counting Common Nighthawks

  • When
    23 Aug 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center

  Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, August 23, 24, 28, 29, COUNTING COMMON NIGHTHAWKS (Albany County; evenings)

  Coordinators: Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner scottjstoner@aol.com

  Note: We’ve added a 4th night and spread this over two weeks this year to expand coverage during the peak migration season.

  The Common Nighthawk is perhaps best referred to as the "Uncommon Nighthawk" as this dusk-and dawn-feeding aerial insectivore sadly is in decline. Although it breeds throughout much of North America, it is no longer observed during the summer in many urban and suburban areas. A long- distance migrant, Common Nighthawks travel in large flocks, on one of the longest migration routes of any North American bird. Most travel over land through Mexico and Central America to reach their wintering grounds in southern South America. Although numbers on individual nights are unpredictable, the bulk of southbound migration occurs from mid-August until early September. Once again, HMBC will be viewing and counting any nighthawks that pass overhead.

  Meet at the parking lot at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany. Bring a chair and binoculars. We will begin each night at 6:00 p.m. and count until at least 7:30 PM. Joint event with Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

  
  

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• Counting Common Nighthawks

  • When
    24 Aug 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center

  Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, August 23, 24, 28, 29, COUNTING COMMON NIGHTHAWKS (Albany County; evenings)

  Coordinators: Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner scottjstoner@aol.com

  Note: We’ve added a 4th night and spread this over two weeks this year to expand coverage during the peak migration season.

  The Common Nighthawk is perhaps best referred to as the "Uncommon Nighthawk" as this dusk-and dawn-feeding aerial insectivore sadly is in decline. Although it breeds throughout much of North America, it is no longer observed during the summer in many urban and suburban areas. A long- distance migrant, Common Nighthawks travel in large flocks, on one of the longest migration routes of any North American bird. Most travel over land through Mexico and Central America to reach their wintering grounds in southern South America. Although numbers on individual nights are unpredictable, the bulk of southbound migration occurs from mid-August until early September. Once again, HMBC will be viewing and counting any nighthawks that pass overhead.

  Meet at the parking lot at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany. Bring a chair and binoculars. We will begin each night at 6:00 p.m. and count until at least 7:30 PM. Joint event with Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

  
  

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• Peebles Island/Cohoes Flats

  • When
    27 Aug 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Waterford/Cohoes

  Sunday, August 27, PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK/COHOES FLATS (Saratoga/Albany Counties; morning)

  Coordinator: John Hershey 518-371-3114 hersheyj@nycap.rr.com

  The wooded areas of Peebles Island are good for seeing a variety of songbirds. The river area and rocky flats around the island are usually good for Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, Bald Eagle as well as shore birds, herons, egrets, Chimney Swifts and ducks. From the meeting place, we will check out the Cohoes Flats and then consolidate vehicles before proceeding to Peebles Island since there is a fee for each car entering.

  Meet at the NY State Dam Recreation area behind the U-Haul Rental in Cohoes at 8:30 a.m. From 787 going north, turn right onto Route 470 (Ontario Street) in Cohoes. Then turn left onto Clark Ave. and proceed to the end.

  
  

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• Counting Common Nighthawks

  • When
    28 Aug 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center

  Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, August 23, 24, 28, 29, COUNTING COMMON NIGHTHAWKS (Albany County; evenings)

  Coordinators: Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner scottjstoner@aol.com

  Note: We’ve added a 4th night and spread this over two weeks this year to expand coverage during the peak migration season.

  The Common Nighthawk is perhaps best referred to as the "Uncommon Nighthawk" as this dusk-and dawn-feeding aerial insectivore sadly is in decline. Although it breeds throughout much of North America, it is no longer observed during the summer in many urban and suburban areas. A long- distance migrant, Common Nighthawks travel in large flocks, on one of the longest migration routes of any North American bird. Most travel over land through Mexico and Central America to reach their wintering grounds in southern South America. Although numbers on individual nights are unpredictable, the bulk of southbound migration occurs from mid-August until early September. Once again, HMBC will be viewing and counting any nighthawks that pass overhead.

  Meet at the parking lot at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany. Bring a chair and binoculars. We will begin each night at 6:00 p.m. and count until at least 7:30 PM. Joint event with Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

  
  

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• Counting Common Nighthawks

  • When
    29 Aug 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center

  Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, August 23, 24, 28, 29, COUNTING COMMON NIGHTHAWKS (Albany County; evenings)

  Coordinators: Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner scottjstoner@aol.com

  Note: We’ve added a 4th night and spread this over two weeks this year to expand coverage during the peak migration season.

  The Common Nighthawk is perhaps best referred to as the "Uncommon Nighthawk" as this dusk-and dawn-feeding aerial insectivore sadly is in decline. Although it breeds throughout much of North America, it is no longer observed during the summer in many urban and suburban areas. A long- distance migrant, Common Nighthawks travel in large flocks, on one of the longest migration routes of any North American bird. Most travel over land through Mexico and Central America to reach their wintering grounds in southern South America. Although numbers on individual nights are unpredictable, the bulk of southbound migration occurs from mid-August until early September. Once again, HMBC will be viewing and counting any nighthawks that pass overhead.

  Meet at the parking lot at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany. Bring a chair and binoculars. We will begin each night at 6:00 p.m. and count until at least 7:30 PM. Joint event with Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

  
  

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• Albany Rural Cemetery

  • When
    2 Sep 2023
  •  
    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Colonie

  Saturday, September 2, ALBANY RURAL CEMETERY (Albany County; morning)

  Coordinator: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 tristanlowery@gmail.com

  Albany Rural Cemetery in the Town of Colonie is one of the most historic burial grounds in the United States – and it’s also a great place for birding in a beautifully-landscaped, park-like setting.

  We’ll visit Albany Rural Cemetery at the very onset of the peak weeks for fall songbird migration, so a variety of southbound warblers, vireos, kinglets, and flycatchers may be possible, in addition to many year-round species. Depending on where the birding takes us along the cemetery’s meandering trails, we may also find ourselves by the graves of such national and local luminaries as 21st President of the United States Chester A. Arthur, Erastus Corning and Erastus Corning 2nd, Daniel Manning, Erastus Dow Palmer, Stephen Van Rensselaer, and Thurlow Weed.

  Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the cemetery chapel and mausoleum. From Broadway (NY-32) heading north through Menands, turn left onto Cemetery Avenue at the prominent Albany Rural Cemetery gate. Continue west on Cemetery Avenue, keeping right at the St. Agnes Cemetery gate and continue past the Albany Rural Cemetery office to the chapel. There is adequate visitor parking at the chapel.

  
  

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• Hand Hollow Conservation Area

  • When
    9 Sep 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Chatham

  Saturday, September 9, HAND HOLLOW CONSERVATION AREA (Columbia County; morning)

  Coordinator: Marian Sole 203-710-9096 mrnsole7@gmail.com

  Columbia Land Conservancy owns and manages 433 acres at Hand Hollow Conservation Area for the protection of wildlife and open space. The property has an active beaver pond and two lakes, and trails that pass by ponds, creeks, wet meadows and a hemlock ravine. We will be looking for migrant songbirds as well as lingering residents.

  Meet 8:00 am at the parking lot. From the intersection of Route 22 and 20 in New Lebanon, take US 20 4.5 miles to CR 9. Take CR 9 south 1.2 miles and turn west (right) into a parking lot at the farmhouse just past the pond.

  
  

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• Fall Migrants at Albany Pine Bush Preserve

  • When
    10 Sep 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center

  Sunday, September 10, FALL MIGRANTS AT ALBANY PINE BUSH PRESERVE I (Albany County; morning)

  Coordinators: Tom and Colleen Williams twill0526@gmail.com

  Come explore the Karner Barrens East unit of Albany Pine Bush Preserve, via the "yellow" perimeter trail, and "blue" dune overlook trail. We will be looking for warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. The dune overlook trail has a moderate climb and descent. This is approximately a three-mile loop. Take proper precautions to avoid ticks.

  Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center parking lot, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany.

  
  

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• Birding Peru

  • When
    11 Sep 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Five Rivers EEC

  Birding Peru, with HMBC President Tristan Lowery. Details to follow.

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• Hawk Watching and Songbirds at Thacher State Park

  • When
    16 Sep 2023
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Voorheesville

  Saturday, September 16, HAWK WATCHING AND SONGBIRDS AT THACHER STATE PARK (Albany County; morning)

  Coordinators: Tom and Colleen Williams twill0526@gmail.com

  We will be looking for migrating Broad-winged Hawks that use the warming air thermals along the face of the escarpment to continue their migration south. Other raptors may be seen using the thermals for similar reasons. Osprey, Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Sharp-shinned and Coopers Hawks are among those that can be seen soaring over the Helderbergs. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds also migrate over the escarpment very low and fast, and sparrows and warblers can also be found along the trails around the overlook.

  Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the upper level of the overlook at John Boyd Thacher Park in Voorheesville.

  
  

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• Saratoga Spa State Park

  • When
    17 Sep 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Springs

  Sunday, September 17, SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK (Saratoga County; morning)

  Coordinator: Ron Harrower ronharrower14@gmail.com

  Picnic table graveyard? Hardly! Explore this very productive area at the south end of Saratoga Spa Park. From weedy brush lot to capped landfill, and through woods, this spot has earned attention as a haven for migrants in its many edge habitats. Expect warblers, sparrows, flycatchers and vireos. The path is level and mostly gravel.

  Meet at 8:00 am at the Carlsbad parking area. From Rt. 50 or Rt. 9, take East-West Road through the south end of the Park. Carlsbad parking lot is just west of the Peerless Pool lot. Admission is charged after 8:30 so please be prompt.

  
  

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• Fall Migrants at Albany Pine Bush Preserve II

  • When
    24 Sep 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center

  Sunday, September 24, FALL MIGRANTS AT ALBANY PINE BUSH PRESERVE II (Albany County; morning)

  Coordinators: Tom and Colleen Williams twill0526@gmail.com

  Come explore the Karner Barrens East unit of Albany Pine Bush Preserve, via the "yellow" perimeter trail, and "blue" dune overlook trail. We will be looking for warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. The dune overlook trail has a moderate climb and descent. This is approximately a three-mile loop. Take proper precautions to avoid ticks.

  Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center parking lot, located at 195 New Karner Rd. (Rt. 155) in Albany.

  
  

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• Saratoga Battlefield

  • When
    30 Sep 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga National Historic Park

  Saturday, September 30, SARATOGA BATTLEFIELD (Saratoga County; morning)

  Coordinator: Linda White - linda_white@nps.gov

  This popular trip features beautiful foliage and a good chance to see hawks, woodpeckers, sparrows, bluebirds and late migrants as we walk the woods and grasslands of the battlefield. We will carpool to several trailheads. You never know what will turn up.

  Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot near the park’s visitor center off SR 32.

  
  

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• Five Rivers EEC

  • When
    7 Oct 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Delmar

  Saturday, October 7, FIVE RIVERS EEC (Albany County; morning)

  Coordinator: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 tristanlowery@gmail.com

  We’ll walk about 2 miles over generally flat terrain with some small hills, passing through a variety of habitats. Migrating sparrows are often abundant at this time of the year, with a good chance of Lincoln’s and White-crowned as well as more common species. Both species of kinglet may be present, as well as Yellow-rumped Warbler, Palm Warbler and Blue-headed Vireo. A late Nashville, Black-throated Green, Blackpoll or Magnolia Warbler might be found. Wood Duck and other waterfowl are possible, as well as Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks and Merlin. Wet grass and muddy spots may be encountered, so waterproof footwear is recommended.

  Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot at Five Rivers EEC in Delmar.

  
  

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• Lions Park/Bike Trail

  • When
    28 Oct 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lions Park, Niskayuna

  Saturday, October 28, MOHAWK-HUDSON BIKE-HIKE TRAIL, LIONS PARK (Schenectady County; morning)

  Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd 518-596-5964 naomi_kestrel@yahoo.com

  On this trip along the Mohawk River and its backwaters in Niskayuna, we will look for waterfowl, gulls, and sparrows. Our walk may take us as far as the farm fields on Niska Isle. We will retrace our path back to Lions Park. This is approximately 3.5 miles total.

  Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Lions Park in Niskayuna, located along Rosendale Rd. near the intersection with Niskayuna Rd. Bring a spotting scope if you wish to scan the waterfowl groups.

  
  

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• Collins Lake

  • When
    4 Nov 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Scotia

  Saturday, November 4, COLLINS LAKE (Schenectady County; morning)

  Coordinator: Jamie Taft j.taft69@yahoo.com

  We will visit Collins Lake to view late migrating waterfowl from the beach and the east side of the lake. We will also take a walk east along the north side of the Mohawk River for fall sparrows. Fox Sparrows have been seen in previous years. Foliage will be off the trees to make finding LBJs (Little Brown Jobs) a bit easier.

  Meet at 8:00 a.m. near the western end of the Gateway Bridge at Jumpin’ Jacks in Scotia. Bring a scope if you have one.

  
  

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• Birding Costa Rica, Part 1

  • When
    6 Nov 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Five Rivers EEC

  Birding Costa Rica - Part 1

  An overview of Costa Rica birding with Tim Colborn and Jon Colborn.

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• Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve

  • When
    12 Nov 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Clifton Park

  Sunday, November 12, VISCHER FERRY NATURE AND HISTORICAL PRESERVE (Saratoga County; morning)

  Coordinator: John Hershey 518-371-3114 hersheyj@nycap.rr.com

  On this trip we’ll be looking for migrant waterfowl and winter residents. Rusty Blackbirds are often observed at this time of year. We will start at the main entrance to the Preserve. We will also explore some of the lesser known areas of the Preserve, such as Ferry Drive and the area around the Vischer Ferry Power Plant where Bald Eagles and migrant waterfowl are often seen. The new hike/bike trail from the Clamsteam Tavern location to Ferry Dr. is completed, and this will open new areas to the east of the Whipple Bridge. The leader may choose to go in this direction.

  Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the VFNHP main entrance, at the intersection of Riverview and Van Vranken Rds. in Clifton Park.

  
  

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• Tomhannock Reservoir

  • When
    18 Nov 2023
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Rensselaer County

  Saturday, November 18, TOMHANNOCK RESERVOIR (Rensselaer County; morning)

  Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd 518-596-5964 naomi_kestrel@yahoo.com

  Join us for a morning trip around the Tomhannock Reservoir. We hope to find a variety of waterfowl as resident and migrant passerines and possibly shorebirds. Rarities have turned up at the Tomhannock in the fall and we often find Bald Eagles.

  Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the parking area at the intersection of Lake Shore Dr. and NY Route 7 at the west end of the causeway. Bring a scope if you have one.

  
  

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• HMBC Holiday Party and program - Birding Costa Rica Part 2

  • When
    4 Dec 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Five Rivers EEC

  HMBC holiday party and program - Birding Costa Rica part 2. A focus on the Caribbean Highlands with Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner.

  The lovely Central American country of Costa Rica is smaller than West Virginia, yet contains more than 900 bird species, nearly one-tenth of the world’s total. Toucans, Trogons, Motmots, Woodcreepers and more than 50 species of hummingbirds are among the draws for birders and naturalists from around the world to its tropical rainforests and other habitats.  Costa Rica has set aside nearly one third of its land in national parks and preserves, from coastal lowlands to volcanic highlands.  In this program, Scott and Denise will showcase some of the birds of the Caribbean foothills and lowlands of this tropical land, along with a sense of the experience of visiting this nature mecca. 

  White-necked Jacobin

  Collared Aricari

  
  

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• Schenectady Christmas Bird Count

  • When
    16 Dec 2023
  •  
    5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Schenectady and Vicinity

  Saturday, December 16, SCHENECTADY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

  Coordinator/Compiler: Larry Alden 518-495-6535 overlook@nycap.rr.com

  CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS- history

  Frank Chapman and 26 other conservationists initiated the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) as a way of promoting conservation by counting, rather than hunting, birds on Christmas Day of 1900. Some counts have been running every year since then and the CBC now happens in over 20 countries in the western hemisphere! Now a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 120 years of community science involvement, it is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada (where Audubon partners with Birds Canada), and many countries in the Western Hemisphere go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds. You can find more information, and how to participate, at this link:

  https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count

  
  

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• Southern Rensselaer Christmas Bird Count

  • When
    23 Dec 2023
  •  
    5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Southern Rensselaer County and Vicinity

  Saturday, December 23, SOUTHERN RENSSELAER CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

  Coordinator/Compiler: Naomi Lloyd 518-596-5964 naomi_kestrel@yahoo.com

  CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS- history

  Frank Chapman and 26 other conservationists initiated the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) as a way of promoting conservation by counting, rather than hunting, birds on Christmas Day of 1900. Some counts have been running every year since then and the CBC now happens in over 20 countries in the western hemisphere! Now a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 120 years of community science involvement, it is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada (where Audubon partners with Birds Canada), and many countries in the Western Hemisphere go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds. You can find more information, and how to participate, at this link:

  https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count
  

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• Troy Christmas Bird Count

  • When
    30 Dec 2023
  •  
    5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Troy and Vicinity

  Saturday, December 30, TROY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

  Coordinator/Compiler: Larry Alden 518-495-6535 overlook@nycap.rr.com

  CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS- history

  Frank Chapman and 26 other conservationists initiated the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) as a way of promoting conservation by counting, rather than hunting, birds on Christmas Day of 1900. Some counts have been running every year since then and the CBC now happens in over 20 countries in the western hemisphere! Now a long-standing program of the National Audubon Society, with over 120 years of community science involvement, it is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada (where Audubon partners with Birds Canada), and many countries in the Western Hemisphere go out over a 24-hour period on one calendar day to count birds. You can find more information, and how to participate, at this link:

  https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count

  
  

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