ELECTION DAY SPARROWS
Gardens for Nutrition 51 Huguenot St, New PaltzFulfill your civic duty and bird this sparrow hotspot. If time allows we will carpool to visit different habitats for the best variety of sparrow species.
ASHOKAN RESERVOIR WATERFOWL
Ashokan Reservoir Aeration Basin B West South Rd , OlivebridgeJoin Glen Van Gorden to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and waterfowl.
NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL BANDING WITH DR. GLENN PROUDFOOT
Bonticou Lodge 299 Mountain Rest Road, New PaltzOnce again Dr. Proudfoot has graciously offered John Burroughs Natural History Society members the opportunity to get an intimate look at his fall Northern Saw-whet Owl banding sessions at the Mohonk Preserve. We will be allowed to visit Glenn on Friday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m. and participation will be limited to 24 individuals. This …
JBNHS GENERAL MEETING
Village of New Paltz Town Hall 25 Plattekill Ave, New PaltzMeet Ulster County’s very own, Corey Finger as he discusses his new publication on birding our great state!
NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 – NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Contact Steve Chorvas (246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com )
NYUD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 – NYUD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Contact Peter Schoenberger (914 466-2707 or pdsis@yahoo.com ) or Mark DeDea (339-1277 or forsythnature@aol.com )
Golden Eagle/Winter Raptor Survey
Contact Tom Salo (salothomas@gmail.com) if you are interested in this important citizen science project. Lots of other wonderful winter bird possibilities while conducting the survey in our beautiful neighboring county to the west. Tom also has hopes of someone confident in identification to be investigating the more remote parts of Ulster County as well if …
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.