GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT – CATSKILLS VISITOR CENTER
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.