SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two. Our destination is private and all attendees should treat this as the privilege it is. Interested participants MUST preregister with trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) or 914 466-2707) as field party will …
SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two. Our destination is private and all attendees should treat this as the privilege it is. Interested participants MUST preregister with trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) or 914 466-2707) as field party will …
JBNHS AUTUMN BIRDING WILDCARD
Will we be in pursuit of scoters, a "good' sparrow, or a western vagrant? Contact trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com ) to register for this special outing. This is to be a nimble operation so carpooling is likely. Meet up will be determined based on field trip location. Participants will meet at 7:30 and can expect to …
CANCELLED – ASHOKAN RESERVOIR WATERFOWL
Tomorrow's walk has been cancelled due to the weather prediction. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Join Glen Van Gorden (lucaspets@hotmail.com or 331-2469) to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and waterfowl. Meet at the parking area in the aeration basin on the south side of the reservoir. Dress warmly and anticipate windy conditions. A spotting …
ELECTION DAY SPARROW WALK
Fulfill your civic duty and bird this new sparrow hotspot. The old IBM Rec Center on Kukuk Lane in the Town of Ulster is now owned by Scenic Hudson and has been nicely reverted to it’s natural state. Muck boots are recommended to keep feet dry from the morning dew/frost and dress in layers as …
JBNHS MEETING – CANCELLED
DUE TO IMPENDING STORM TONIGHT'S MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED At the Hudson River Maritime Museum Riverport Boat School meeting room. Meet and mingle with new and old JBNHS friends and enjoy the program by Dixon Onderdonk: " My presentation will include highlights of cultural and biological experiences of three weeks in Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar …
WINTER TREE ID AT JOPPENBERGH MOUNTAIN
Joppenbergh Mountain Hardenburgh Lane, Rosendale, NYContact trip leader Nava Tabak (navatabak@gmail.com ) with any questions regarding this outing. Meet Nava in the parking area by Willow Kiln Park, behind the Rosendale Theater, accessed by narrow Hardenburgh Lane at 10 AM. The path to the lookout rises a modest 200 feet in elevation but is steep and rocky in a few places- wear …
THORN PRESERVE WINTER BIRD WALK
Thorn Preserve 55 John Joy Road, WoodstockMeet trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) at 8:00 a.m. at the Thorn Preserve, a Catskill Center for Conservation property operated in partnership with the Woodstock Land Conservancy located at 55 John Joy Road in the Town of Woodstock. This small parcel has open fields and wet meadows that may attract wintering raptors, a wooded …
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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.