IN SEARCH OF SAW-WHETS
We hardly know a thing about these beautiful little owls. Join trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914-466-2707) in search of their Ulster County wintering hideouts. ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS MUST …
ALL DAY ANNUAL WINTER BIRDCOUNT AT EBNP
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, SaugertiesRain Date: Sunday, January 7, 2018 The twelfth annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) is scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2018. Participants will census the winter bird …
WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTORS
Contact trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@g.mail.com ) to register for this outing. Start the New Year right and get outdoors on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. …
ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
This annual statewide count includes waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected will aid in understanding population trends and conservation practices of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey …
NYQUIST/HARCOURT WINTER WALK
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary 140 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NYWe will walk or snowshoe (depending on snow depth) through the sanctuary, along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and possibly other areas in and around New Paltz. We will look …
GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT
Make sure your birds are counted! Last year, more than 160,000 participants submitted their bird observations online, creating the largest instantaneous snapshot of global bird populations ever recorded. The 22nd annual …
JBNHS MARCH MEETING
Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, KingstonAt the Hudson River Maritime Museum Riverport Boat School meeting room. Meet and mingle with new and old JBNHS friends and enjoy the program: a showing of the award-winning documentary, …
EARLY AFTERNOON RONDOUT SERIES: ROSENDALE TO HIGH FALLS
This field trip explores the Rondout Valley region. Meet at the Rosendale municipal parking lot (Hardenburgh Lane near Willow Kiln Park) at the base of Joppenbergh Mountain. We will explore …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT JOPPENBERGH MOUNTAIN
Joppenbergh Mountain Hardenburgh Lane, Rosendale, NYJoin Lynn Bowdery on a walk up to the lookout point on Joppenbergh Mountain and search for spring ephemerals, early migrants and soaring raptors, emerging plant life, and all that …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT ISRAEL WITTMAN SANCTUARY
Israel Wittman Sanctuary 70 Old Sawmill Rd, Saugerties, NYLocated in the Zena Highwoods area, this Woodstock Land Conservancy’s 123-acre Sanctuary offers a gentle grade two-mile trail loop through a mixed hardwood and coniferous forest, vernal pools, a seasonal …
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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.