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ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
May 5, 2017 - May 6, 2017
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 – ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT Can you identify nocturnal flight notes? Do you know a location (specifically a 17′ diameter circle) in Ulster County where you could spend up to 24 hours and find the greatest diversity of bird species? Join an established sit or create your own. This can be a friendly competition but hopefully a fun and creative way for JBNHS to raise a little money to help support environmental and educational efforts locally.
Participants in a Big Sit should plan to spend up to 24 hours in a 17-foot diameter circle. This can be done in shifts, or gung-ho observers may be sit the whole 24 hours. Observations of species seen or heard can only be made from within your circle. Sitters record the number of bird species heard and/or seen. The total number of species recorded from all locations will be used in calculating pledge donations. Bring snacks and folding chairs, and enjoy this sociable way to sit still for a change. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER, so pledge to donate per bird species observed during the Big Sit. — suggested levels are 25¢, 50¢, $1, or other amount. The money donated from pledges for the 2016 Big Sit helped make the new Gazebo at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge a reality!
The three identified Big Sit locations are Lenape Trail at Kingston Point, the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge at Galeville, and The Vly on West Camp Road.
Contact Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com for the best times to visit the Lenape Trail.
Contact Peter Schoenberger pdsis@yahoo.com if interested ONLY in a FULL day on the Sit.
Contact Donna Seymour dseymour66@gmail.com about helping at the Grasslands or conducting your own Sit at other locations.
To make a onetime pledge via PayPal click on the DONATE button below. Contact Lin Fagan (faganlin@verizon.net or 281 W. Chestnut St., Kingston, NY 12401) to make a per species seen pledge. After the Sit, you will be informed of the grand total of species so that you may make your donation.
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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.