GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT ULSTER COUNTY STYLE
February 13 - February 16
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
2/13 9:00 AM GARDINER LIBRARY BIRDING
Nick Martin nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov
2/13 1:00 PM BACKYARD BIRDING UPTOWN
email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com
2/14 8:00 AM WINTER WILDCARD BIRDING
email Peter Schoenberger pdsis@yahoo.com
2/14 9:00 AM KINGSTON WATERFRONT BIRDING/CHICORY NATURALIST VISIT
email Wendy Tocci wtocci@gmail.com
2/15 8:00 AM ESOPUS BEND N.P. BIRDING
email Steve Chorvas schorvas@verizon.net
2/15 8:00 AM BACKYARD BIRDING MIDTOWN
email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com
2/16 8:00 AM SOJOUNER TRUTH S.P. BIRDING
email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com
2/16 8:00 AM THORN/WITTMAN PRESERVES BIRDING
email Dixon Onderdok dixononderdonk@gmail.com
2/16 9:00 AM NYQUIST-HARCOURT BIRDING
email Deb Weltsch dweltsch13@gmail.com
KENCO OPTICS DEMOS/CLINICS email Wynter Kennedy wynter@kencooutfitters.com
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 2026
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.