SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
PRE-REGISTER with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub’s Applied Farmscape Ecology Program Manager Anne Bloomfield (anne@hvfarmhub.org ) for field trip meeting details. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the wonderful habitat that has been created on this private property by practices Anne can discuss along the walk. Targets for this trip are sparrows and their …
AUTUMN WILDCARD BIRDWALK
We’ll let trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914 466-2707) decide the direction this field trip will go but he does love a good weedy patch full of sparrows (who doesn’t)? Maybe a “farm” visit or will a place like the Ashokan Reservoir offer the birdiest option come field trip day? Please register in advance …
AUTUMN YOUNG NATURALISTS OUTING
PRE-REGISTER with JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org to find out more details about this inviting, family friendly new(ish) offering to our field trip schedule. We will select a destination and discipline/focus based what Mother Nature is providing us in this timeframe. The format will be educational, interesting, and above all FUN. JBNHS now has loads of child-friendly, quality optics …
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, ELECTION DAY SPARROW WALKS NORTH/SOUTH
A last minute change to offer two walks on Election Day and make it much easier to perform your civic duty. Since it’s Election Day the real twist will be which walk will have more species (votes) and will Vice President Deb Weltsch be installed as our next President or will Mark carry on with …
FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN FOR GOLDENS
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society’s Sanctuary which in home to the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch is renowned as one of the best locations east of the Mississippi for autumn passage of Golden Eagles but is also a good spot for other late season raptor migrants and even winter finch flights. Email JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org for information about departure time …
ASHOKAN RESERVOIR BIRDWALK
The “Rez” can provide some of the most interesting birds in Ulster County in late fall. Loons, grebes, and diving ducks are the expected targets but if conditions are right everything from lingering shorebirds to wandering winter finches can be encountered. Contact trip leader Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) for meet up location and itinerary as …
November Program and Meeting
Presentation by Susan Fox Rogers as below at 6PM. Trustees meeting to follow, light refreshments provided. *NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION* =>D&H Canal Museum (former DePuy Canal House restaurant) D&H Canal Historical Society 1315 NY 213, High Falls NY 12440 Women in the Bird World: Conservation, Education, Science Women in the bird world are not as …
EMPIRE STATE TRAIL/SOJOUNER TRUTH STATE PARK BIRDING
A morning to remember everyone’s favorite Beatle with a warm, caloric breakfast snack and some Birds & Beans coffee to help. If time allows we may even look for some birds along the dramatically improved Empire State Trail once known as “Immigrant’s Way” and maybe stroll up to the state park lot if it’s left …
MOHONK LAKE/ASHOKAN RESERVOIR (NYML) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Centered in SUNY Ulster, the longest running CBC in Ulster County is as big a part of JBNHS history as anything the society is connected with. Maybe it’s your time to get involved, in the field or even as a feeder watcher. Contact NYML compiler Steve Chorvas (845-246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com ) for possible assignment. A …
ULSTER/DUTCHESS (NYUD) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
The NYUD is the “middle child” of Ulster-centered CBC’s and it’s hard to believe this will be the 15th count in ’25. Centered in Glasco, the NYUD circle is bisected by the Hudson River providing the best river coverage of any New York State circle. Contact NYUD co-compiler Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) for possible assignment …
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.