GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – WALKILL VALLEY RAIL TRAIL (BINNEWATER RD)
The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. Locally, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds, how to use eBird, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3. Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books …
GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – KINGSTON POINT
The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. Locally, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds, how to use eBird, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3. Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books …
GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – ESOPUS BEND NATURE PRESERVE
The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. Locally, JBNHS members will lead introductory walks with a focus on identifying winter backyard birds, how to use eBird, and how to get involved in other Citizen Science projects like the NYS BBA3. Suggestions on optics and identification apps/books …
JBA/JBNHS WINTER TREE ID WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
The first in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. Contact trip leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com or 914 213-7079) to register for this outing. Enjoy a brisk, late winter walk identifying trees by bark, structure, and bud on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate).
EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
Join Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) and celebrate the approach of spring and many fond memories of this longtime JBNHS favorite. Please register with Mark for meeting location and the morning’s plans. Party will travel upstream from Rosendale to the High Falls area, noting early harbingers of spring..
NEW YORK CITY PIPING PLOVER PROJECT – MARCH GENERAL MEETING
Our March meeting will be in person at Kingston's Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School building (50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY). The public is welcome to attend. Chris Allieri will present a program about the NYC Plover Project (https://nycploverproject.org/). There will be a JBNHS membership business meeting following Chris' presentation. While masks are no longer required indoors, it …
CROSSBILL TRAINING
Photo Courtesy of Joan Collins As we noted in the latest newsletter, this is an amazing year for crossbills. In fact, there probably won't be a better year during the Atlas to find crossbills and get them on the map. If you've been wanting to learn more about these mysterious wanderers from the North, now's …
BREEDING BIRD ATLAS TOWN HALL
The breeding season is ramping up! Birds are singing and early migrants are starting to return. Spring is just around the corner. Join us as we kick off the third year of the Atlas with our first Town Hall of 2022, Thursday 3/17 at 7 pm. We'll talk about some of the bird species that …
SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk to observe early signs of spring in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Depending on available time, conditions, and participant interest, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management …
BLOCK PARTY – CAMPING AT BEAVERKILL CAMPGROUND (ROSCOE,NY)
Join other Atlas enthusiasts for three days of camping, camaraderie and Atlasing. We will set up camp at the Beaverkill Campground and Atlas nearby under visited prioirty blocks. For those of you not interested in camping please feel free to make a day trip out of it. Please contact Wendy Tocci at wtocci@gmail.com if you …
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.