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 …
VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great natural history events. Please register with trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands to hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights. We should hear early amphibians and maybe an owl or two also. Meet at the refuge entrance on …
TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
We will explore the tidal marshes and upland habitat of this DEC property. Bald Eagles, waterfowl, and other early migrants (like Rusty Blackbird) are reasonable expectations on this walk. Please register with trip leader Jess Prockup (procolinos@gmail.com ). Field party will meet at the Bard College parking lot on Gatehouse Drive just north of sharp …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT MILL BROOK PRESERVE
Explore this new Preserve, the hidden gem in the heart of New Paltz, with Lynn Bowdery. We will look at and discuss whatever catches our attention as we explore the paths and waterways. At this time of year, there is a good chance of hearing and seeing American Toads and Spring Peepers calling in the …
WILDFLOWER WALK AT SHAUPENEAK RIDGE
Take a slow stroll on a footpath through rich and rocky woodland, with modest elevation changes and a waterfall at the end as we look for spring wildflowers and anything else that catches our fancy. Bring binoculars—they are not only for looking at birds—and a bag lunch if you would like to picnic together at …
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.