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ULSTER COUNTY GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT – FEBRUARY 14-17, 2025
February 14 - February 17
LEARN MORE ABOUT ULSTER COUNTY’S AVIFAUNA ALL PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND LONG!!!
Kenco Outfitters invites all Attendees of GBBC outings and events for a complementary binocular fitting
2/14 9:00 AM GARDINER LIBRARY BIRDING Nick Martin nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov
2/14 3:30 PM BACKYARD BIRDING email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com
2/15 8:00 AM WINTER WILDCARD BIRDING email Peter Schoenberger pdsis@yahoo.com
2/15 9:00 AM MINNEWASKA S.P.P. BIRDING email Nick Martin nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov
2/16 8:00 AM ESOPUS BEND N.P. BIRDING email Steve Chorvas schorvas@verizon.net
2/16 9:00 AM KINGSTON WATERFRONT BIRDING/CHICORY NATURALIST VISIT email Wendy Tocci wtocci@gmail.com
2/16 9:00 AM NYQUIST-HARCOURT BIRDING email Deb Weltsch dweltsch13@gmail.com
2/17 8:00 AM SOJOUNER TRUTH S.P. BIRDING email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com
2/17 2:00 PM SGNWR BIRDING email Deb Weltsch dweltsch13@gmail.com
2/18, 2/19 1:00 – 3:00 PM KENCO OPTICS DEMO/CLINIC email Wynter Kennedy wynter@kencooutfitters.com
Read about the Great Backyard Bird Count
Please email JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org with questions about future programming and field trips, to receive email notifications, or to join our Ulster rare bird alert.
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2025
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.