FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN FOR GOLDENS
November 14 - November 15
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society’s Sanctuary which in home to the Franklin Mountain Hawk watch, renowned as one of the best locations east of the Mississippi for autumn passage of Golden Eagles. Franklin Mountain is also a good spot for other late season raptor migrants and even winter finch flights. We’ll leave Kingston Saturday morning and go directly to the hawk watch approximately two hours away. We can bird environs around Oneonta Sunday morning for passerines and then get a second crack at the hawk watch (and hopefully proper conditions) before getting on the road home.
A ten room block has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express in Oneonta for JBNHS members. Please call (1-607-684-2000) and identify yourself as a JBNHS member and reference the group code “FMH” to save your room and receive the discounted rate. Once you have done that let Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) know you’ve signed up.
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All participants should be aware of existing guidelines and new field trip protocol listed below:
Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip: By registering, each participant acknowledges their acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities.
Individual’s Responsibilities are:
- To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
- To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
- To wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
- To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
- To be mindful and courteous to other participants
Additionally:
- Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
- Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
- Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.