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FALL MIGRANTS AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY

PRE-REGISTER with Joan Burroughs (jjjburroughs@yahoo.com) for field trip details of this JBA/JBNHS co-sponsored Hudson River Ramble event. We will meet at the Black Creek Trail/Pond entrance on Floyd Ackert Road. The mature woods of the sanctuary provide respite for neotropical migrants on their way to wintering grounds. Hopefully we will encounter a mixed foraging flock

AUTUMN CATSKILL PEAKS HIKE

This hike will tackle Hunter Mountain, 2nd highest peak in the Catskills at 4030'. The distance is 3.5 miles to the fire tower at the summit, which should be open for spectacular views. Ascent to this point is 1900'. From there, depending on group consensus, we can simply return (7 miles round trip) OR continue

HAWK MOUNTAIN FALL MIGRATION

A visit to the famous Kempton PA. sanctuary in this timeframe can provide a spectacle of Broad-winged Hawks overhead and lots of neotrops in the woods nearby. This outing includes a special opportunity to stay at the Hawk Mountain Bed and Breakfast but spaces are limited so be sure to sign up with Debbie Carney

GREIG FARM BIRDWALK

This property has fast become a special place to visit particularly as fall migration progresses. Please contact Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) to register and find out details on meeting location.

AUTUMN WILDCARD BIRDWALK

We’ll let trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914 466-2707) decide the direction this field trip will go but he does love a good weedy patch full of sparrows (who doesn’t)? Maybe a “farm” visit or will a place like the Ashokan Reservoir offer the birdiest option come field trip day? Please register in advance

SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM

PRE-REGISTER with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub’s Applied Farmscape Ecology Program Manager Anne Bloomfield (anne@hvfarmhub.org) for field trip meeting details. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the wonderful habitat that has been created on this private property by practices Anne can discuss along the walk. Targets for this trip are sparrows and their allies.

AUTUMN TREE ID AT NYQUIST HARCOURT SANCTUARY

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND TIME FROM ORIGINAL SCHEDULE Let’s ID trees by bud, bark, and structure (with a little help from fallen leaves) on this one to two mile walk around the sanctuary loop. Meet up will be at the New Paltz municipal parking lot (53 Huguenot St). Pre-registration is required with trip

LICHENS/MOSSES ON THE O&W RAIL TRAIL

Explore a stretch of the O & W Rail Trail in Marbletown through mixed hardwood and hemlock forests, along shale outcrops, to a beaver pond. This area is rich in just about every living thing, including mosses and lichens. Join Lynn Bowdery and George Moxham, both engaged in learning about the intriguing non-animal life blanketing

ELECTION DAY SPARROWS AT JUNIPER FLATS

PRE-REGISTER with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) and find out meeting location. Fulfill your civic duty and join JBNHSers at the “old IBM Rec Center”. This Scenic Hudson property might sound more like a Utah sub-division but in approximately ten years of keeping track of bird sightings here has moved into 15th place on the list of

ELECTION DAY SPARROWS AT JUNIPER FLATS

PRE-REGISTER with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) and find out exact meeting location.  Fulfill your civic duty and join JBNHSers at the “old IBM Rec Center”. This Scenic Hudson property  might sound more like a Utah sub-division but in approximately ten years of keeping track of bird  sightings there the property has moved into the top

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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:

  1. To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
  2. To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
  3. To wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
  4. To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
  5. To be mindful and courteous to other participants

Additionally:

  1. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
  2. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
  3. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.