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SUMMARY:WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTOUR
DESCRIPTION:Contact trip leader Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com) to register for this outing and find out meeting time and location. Carpooling (which is typical on this outing) will be limited to family units or social pods. Start the New Year right and get outdoors on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. Wintering raptors\, congregating waterfowl and gulls as well as half hardies will be the focus on this outing. Possible drive through of Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms with stops along the Wallkill River and at Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville)\, and the Ulster County Fairgrounds.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/wallkill-valley-raptour/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christine%20Guarino":MAILTO:chrissy.guarino@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20201130T045601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T045601Z
UID:1362-1610737200-1610823599@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ALL DAY NYSOA WINTER WATERFOWL COUNT
DESCRIPTION:This annual statewide count includes waterfowl and their allies as well as eagles. Data collected will aid in understanding\npopulation trends and conservation practices of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey will include open bodies of water\,\nespecially along the Hudson\, Esopus\, Wallkill\, and Rondout Rivers and possibly the Ashokan Reservoir as well as open\nagricultural areas where geese may graze. Contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) for assignment.\nNOTE: snow/rain date on Sunday 1/17/21
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-nysoa-winter-waterfowl-count-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210106T234725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T234725Z
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SUMMARY:NY STATE BREEDING BIRD ATLAS III UPDATE ON ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Join Regional Coordinator Wendy Tocci for an update on the progress of the first year as well as to find out how you can get involved for the upcoming breeding season. Contact Wendy at (845)750-5409 or by email at wtocci@gmail.com if you have any questions or need some pre-event technical support.\n\nZoom Meeting Information:\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82677060481?pwd=U0tQd0RqZkpCdUxuQkhxSU1pTjVzdz09 \nMeeting ID: 826 7706 0481\nPasscode: 792513 \n\nIf you are participating by phone dial +1 646 876 9923. When prompted use the meeting id and passcode above.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ny-state-breeding-bird-atlas-iii-update-on-zoom/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy%20Tocci":MAILTO:wtocci@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210109T233242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T233242Z
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SUMMARY:KINGSTON POINT BIRDWALK
DESCRIPTION:On Great Backyard Bird Count weekend (BirdCount.org ) we will visit Mark DeDea’s (forsythnature@aol.com ) “backyard” or local patch. Register with Mark to find out meeting time and location. The area around the mouth of the\nRondout Creek hosts the last of winter’s stragglers and the very first signs of spring arrivals. A spotting scope will come in handy on this outing and remember no shared optics.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kingston-point-birdwalk-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210228T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210109T233513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T233513Z
UID:1372-1614484800-1614495600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:JBA/JBNHS WINTER TREE ID WALK AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION: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)
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jba-jbnhs-winter-tree-id-walk-at-burroughs-sanctuary-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom%20O%27Dowd":MAILTO:tkodowd@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210109T233654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T233654Z
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SUMMARY:EARLY MIGRANTS ON THE RONDOUT
DESCRIPTION: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 time and location. Party will travel upstream from Rosendale to the High Falls area\, noting early harbingers of spring.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/early-migrants-on-the-rondout-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210302T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T183921Z
UID:1384-1615212000-1615215600@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYBBA III - TOWN HALL
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this month’s skills training — having a plan and becoming a strategic atlaser. Julie will give a brief progress update and demo\, followed by open Q&A. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/95580796586?pwd=N2xUbjlXcjZXcGVlL0h4d01MNWtqdz09 \nMeeting ID: 955 8079 6586\nPasscode: 721691 \nOne tap mobile \n+16468769923\,\,95580796586# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,95580796586# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location \n+1 646 876 9923US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592US (Washington DC)
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nybba-iii-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210301T184051Z
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UID:1379-1616076000-1616083200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WHEN BIRDS ARE NEAR ZOOM PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:WHEN BIRDS ARE NEAR with Editor and JBNHS trustee Susan Fox Rogers\nBirders are writers. When I began birding ten years ago I started reading\, both from the past (Alexander Wilson and Florence Merriam Bailey) and from the present (Kenn Kaufman\, Pete Dunne). Because I am an editor I realized there was no contemporary literary anthology of writing about birds and birding. I set out to collect those stories\, and what resulted was When Birds Are Near. This anthology includes stories from young writers like Christina Baal (who will join me on March 18) and Alison Vilag\, to literary superstars like Jonathan Franzen. All offer a unique perspective on the birding experience and together create a portrait of birds and those who love them. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85351744929?pwd=WTRuQ0lDM3prcytmV3VraFc0VnpLZz09 \nMeeting ID: 853 5174 4929\nPasscode: 081559\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,85351744929#\,\,\,\,*081559# US (New York)\n+13126266799\,\,85351744929#\,\,\,\,*081559# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 853 5174 4929\nPasscode: 081559\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kddielqK23
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/when-birds-are-near-zoom-program/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210310T024932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024932Z
UID:1399-1616184000-1616270399@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great 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 Hoagerburg Road (Ulster Cty. Rt. 18)\, field party will make the short walk to the east (and the main  refuge parking lot). 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/vernal-equinox-woodcock-walk-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christine%20Guarino":MAILTO:chrissy.guarino@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T005107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024915Z
UID:1401-1616270400-1616356799@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society on  a guided nature walk in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday\, March 21\,  2021. Depending on available time\, conditions\, and participant interest\, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife  Management Area\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, and/or the Saugerties Lighthouse peninsular on the Hudson River.  Pre-registration required\, group size limited\, meet location determined at time of registration. Participants should  expect to use their own vehicle to drive to each location and have the option to stay for the duration or leave whenever  necessary.  \n Bring binoculars\, field guides\, and spotting scopes if you have them\, and be prepared for wet\, muddy trails\, and  early spring weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation\, but heavy rain  cancels the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but must be pre-registered. Please do not bring pets.  Contact the field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or to register. This  joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free\, but limited to a maximum of ten individuals. For additional  information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/signs-of-spring-nature-walk-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210302T183802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T183532Z
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SUMMARY:NY BBA III - ABOUT THE ATLAS
DESCRIPTION:It has been 20 years since the last breeding bird atlas in New York State and a lot has changed! This workshop will cover the history of the atlas\, the importance of atlas data and how you can get involved. Whether you are a beginner or advanced birder\, this unique opportunity will strengthen your bird watching skills while contributing valuable data to a large conservation-oriented project. \nEmail nybba3.hudson@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83202622816?pwd=ZGhxdGoycXpRcFU1VDV2R1pNLzFRQT09 \nMeeting ID: 832 0262 2816 \nPasscode: 566912 \nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,83202622816#\,\,\,\,*566912# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,83202622816#\,\,\,\,*566912# US (Washington DC)\nDial by your location\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 832 0262 2816\nPasscode: 566912\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keJUepQpW1
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/about-the-nybba-iii-atlas/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T005234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024857Z
UID:1403-1616788800-1616875199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:TIVOLI BAYS BIRDING
DESCRIPTION: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  turn on Dutchess County Rt.103 and Cruger Island Road. The group will walk down Cruger Island road to the bays and  the causeway and trails will surely be muddy. Please consider this and choose proper footwear (like muck boots).  
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/tivoli-bays-birding-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Prockup":MAILTO:procolinos@gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210303T183433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T183433Z
UID:1388-1618498800-1618502400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NY BBA III - BREEDING CODES WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Every time you’re out birding\, you’re observing bird behavior. It could be a song\, some territorial squabble\, or even a bird building a nest. Matching bird behaviors to specific codes is all you have to do to atlas! In this webinar we’ll review the various breeding categories and codes. There will be quizzes. \nEmail nybba3.hudson@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81078677776?pwd=eWhTdVBFSlVSK2lwOXBCeUFPNVQxUT09\nMeeting ID: 810 7867 7776\nPasscode: 073877\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,81078677776#\,\,\,\,*073877# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,81078677776#\,\,\,\,*073877# US (Washington DC)\nDial by your location\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 810 7867 7776\nPasscode: 073877\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcZasfbo5W
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ny-bba-iii-breeding-codes-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210310T024840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024840Z
UID:1405-1618689600-1618775999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:OPEN DISCOVERY AT MILL BROOK PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION: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 beaver impoundments. Early wildflowers\, birds\,   \nand insects will also be present. The footpaths might be muddy\, so appropriate footwear is a must. Binoculars and  magnifiers are recommended\, and there might be blackflies\, mosquitoes and ticks. This trip will be limited 10  participants. Please contact Lynn (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com ) to reserve your place and learn where and when to  meet. Rain cancels. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/open-discovery-at-mill-brook-preserve-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn%20Bowdery":MAILTO:lynn@bowderys.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210303T183758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T184751Z
UID:1393-1619103600-1619107200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NY BBA III -  ATLASING WITH EBIRD WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Data is colleced for the Atlas using the Atlas Portal on eBird. Learn what the portal is and why it’s important to use. This webinar is appropriate for those who have never used eBird or for seasoned eBird users who have never used the Atlas Portal. \nEmail nybba3.hudson@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84550661831?pwd=S1RLSzRqSmpjWDI1QzBWWGVkamVyQT09\nMeeting ID: 845 5066 1831\nPasscode: 697496\nOne tap mobile\n+16468769923\,\,84550661831#\,\,\,\,*697496# US (New York)\n+13126266799\,\,84550661831#\,\,\,\,*697496# US (Chicago)\nDial by your location\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 845 5066 1831\nPasscode: 697496\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbyIViTJf6
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ny-bba-iii-atlasing-with-ebird-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T005527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024826Z
UID:1407-1619208000-1619294399@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SPRING BIRDING WILDCARD
DESCRIPTION:Please register with trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com ) so we can make arrangements for our party’s  travel and destination plans. The location for this outing will be determined a few days prior to the walk based on rare  or unusual sightings somewhere in the Hudson Valley. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-birding-wildcard-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter%20Schoenberger":MAILTO:pdsis@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T005621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024813Z
UID:1409-1619294400-1619380799@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:KENNETH WILSON STATE PARK
DESCRIPTION:This park offers a variety of habitats and all are easily accessible\, with much of the walk on pavement. Please register  with trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) to enjoy the start of the progression of neotropical bird  migration\, and if we’re quiet\, maybe a drumming grouse too! If time allows we may travel to nearby Yankeetown Pond  as well.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kenneth-wilson-state-park-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter%20Schoenberger":MAILTO:pdsis@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210502
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T005819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T005819Z
UID:1411-1619812800-1619899199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS’ annual Big Sit is also our BIG fundraiser for the year but serves too as a friendly competition between the  established sits. Do you have a birdy back deck or favorite patch and a cause worth birding for? Why not join the  challenge and see how many species you can identify and get friends and family to pledge to your effort. In the past  money has been raised to support Glenn Proudfoot’s fine research with N. Saw-whet Owls\, numerous enhancements at  SGNWR\, the New York State Young Birders Club\, and Where to Bird in Ulster County panels now located at three  locations about the county.  \n-Great Vly Sit\nPeter will again be birding Fradon Marsh from his pressure treated tower and greatly helping our cumulative JBNHS Big  Sit total with all those wonderful marsh birds and maybe a surprise like another Black Tern!   \n-Kingston Point Sit\nSome use words like dynasty\, this may be premature\, but another dominant performance this year and it would be hard  to dispute. This perennial powerhouse will be birding to raise money to support Alyson Dudek’s Bailey Middle School  Young Naturalists Club.   \n-Galeville (SGNWR) Sit\nSpend some time on the observation deck at Galeville (SGNWR) looking and listening for those ever important (and  harder to find) grassland species. Please contact Donna Seymour (dseymour66@gmail.com ) to plan and schedule your  shift.  \n-Thorn Preserve Sit\nPlease contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) if you’d like to help at this new “sit”. This property  would be perfect for a “Where to Bird” panel and maybe a feeding station. Funds raised would be dedicated to that end.  \n-Bowdery’s Homestead Sit\nAllan (with split shift coverage from his better half) will bird their yard with hopes of a good feeder bird to pad our  cumulative list and raise the most money we can to distribute in June to important environmental and conservation  concerns in the region.   \n-Hayes’ Homestead Sit \nDave and Tracey will bird their yard and do so for as good a cause as you could find\, Wild Mountain Birds and JBNHS  trustee Annie Mardiney’s awesome work.  \n-New Location for a Sit?\nPlease contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) with any questions and to let us know about a new sit for  promotional/ fundraising sake.  \nDonations can be based on a pledge per species (specific sit or cumulative) or flat donation. Please  make checks payable to JBNHS and note desired sit you’d like to support. Send in donations to  Treasurer Lin Fagan 281 West Chestnut Street Kingston NY 12401. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-big-sit-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210503
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T005932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024756Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AND WILDFLOWERS IN SAUGERTIES
DESCRIPTION:Conservancy and the John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature  walk through woodlands and wetlands in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday\, May 02\, 2021. The first week in May is  typically the peak migration period for neotropical birds at this latitude\, and early morning is the best time to see and  hear recently arrived songbirds in their brilliant spring plumage. We will explore a variety of ecologically rich habitats  to experience this annual rite of spring\, identifying birds by sight and sound while pausing along the way to observe a  diversity of wildflowers and animal life.   \n Pre-registration required\, group size limited\, meet location determined at time of registration. Participants should  expect to use their own vehicle to drive to each location and have the option to stay for the duration or leave whenever  necessary.  \n Bring binoculars\, field guides\, and spotting scopes if you have them\, and be prepared for wet\, muddy trails\, and  spring weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation\, but heavy rain cancels  the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but must be pre-registered. Please do not bring pets.  Contact the field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or to register. This  joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free\, but limited to a maximum of ten individuals. For additional  information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-and-wildflowers-in-saugerties/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T010036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T010036Z
UID:1415-1620158400-1620244799@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WARBLER WALK #1
DESCRIPTION:Please register with trip leader Gerhard Patsch (gerapa2001@yahoo.com) to find out meeting time and location for this  enjoyable outing during birder’s “holy week”. The group will visit environs near New Paltz and travel towards the  Mohonk Preserve to search for neotropical migrants. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/warbler-walk-1-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gerhard%20Patsch":MAILTO:gerapa2001@yahoo.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T010242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024730Z
UID:1417-1620244800-1620331199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY #1
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the sanctuary in search of neotropical migrants on the first two Thursdays of May. These outings will  have the birder home in plenty time for lunch\, hopefully still in a glow after the morning walk. Please register with  Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com). 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-burroughs-sanctuary-1/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210509
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T010330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T010330Z
UID:1419-1620417600-1620503999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY SPRING CENSUS: BIG DAY COUNT
DESCRIPTION:This is the day we all look forward to….. the holiest day of the year! Spend the whole day in the field or just a few  hours….who knows what may be found. Refer to your copy of Where to Bird in Ulster County or visit www.jbnhs.org for  good birding locations. Submit your report in checklist order to Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) or P.O. Box 214\,  Saugerties\, NY 12477). This information is combined in a regional report published by the New York State  Ornithological Association. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-spring-census-big-day-count-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T010446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024440Z
UID:1421-1620590400-1620676799@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT HIGH BANKS
DESCRIPTION:An early morning visit during spring migration to this Scenic Hudson property in the Town of Esopus should provide a  generous selection of neotropical migrants. Please register with trip leader Jess Prockup (procolinos@gmail.com).  There is an initial climb of 200 feet on the trail but walking is easy after that and a panoramic view of the mid Hudson  Valley can be enjoyed while scanning the treetops for colorful songsters. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-high-banks-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess%20Prockup":MAILTO:procolinos@gmail.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210513
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T010531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T011144Z
UID:1423-1620763200-1620849599@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WARBLER WALK #2
DESCRIPTION:Please register with Gerhard Patsch (gerapa2001@yahoo.com) for the second installment in this great series. The  group will again visit environs near New Paltz and travel towards the Mohonk Preserve to search for neotropical  migrants. 
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/warbler-walk-2-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gerhard%20Patsch":MAILTO:gerapa2001@yahoo.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210308T010624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T024406Z
UID:1425-1620849600-1620935999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY #2
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the sanctuary again in search of neotropical migrants. These outings will have the birder home in  plenty time for lunch\, hopefully still in a glow after the morning walk. Please register with Mark DeDea  (forsythnature@aol.com).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-burroughs-sanctuary-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T070000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210520T163233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T163233Z
UID:1444-1622862000-1622876400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRD ATLAS 3 FIELD TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Join regional coordinator Wendy Tocci in the very desirable unclaimed priority block of Saugerties CE. Located in the scenic Hudson Valley\, Saugerties CE spans both Ulster and Dutchess Counties. The Saugerties lighthouse as well as parts of Tivoli Bays and the Clermont Historic Site are encompassed in this block. The plan is to start off on the trails of Tivoli Bays followed by a stroll along some adjoining farm fields and\, if time permits\, some atlasing at Clermont. This field trip can help with coding and protocol questions too. Please understand that attendance may be limited and registration is required. Start time will be 7am. Please register with regional coordinator and field trip leader Wendy Tocci (wtocci@gmail.com ).
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/breeding-bird-atlas-3-field-trip/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendy%20Tocci":MAILTO:wtocci@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210520T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T164310Z
UID:1458-1622952000-1622966400@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:JBNHS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 
DESCRIPTION:This is the meeting at which new board members and officers are elected\, representatives to the NYSOA meeting are  chosen\, decisions are made about where JBNHS donations to other deserving organizations go. We will be meeting this  year at the pavilion of the Catskills Visitor Center\, birdwalk at 8 AM\, social snacking during and after the meeting. The  Catskills Visitor Center is located at 5096 Route 28\, Mount Tremper\, NY. See you there!
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-annual-membership-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210613
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210520T163343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T163343Z
UID:1446-1623441600-1623527999@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:SUNDOWN FOREST OPEN DISCOVERY
DESCRIPTION:Sundown Wild Forest is located in the southern Catskills. We will explore the flora and fauna in this mature second growth forest. Forest succession and regrowth will be discussed. We will walk on trails for the mostpart\, with short forays off-trail. Trail conditions are generally good\, with some short steep slopes and occasional downed trees to navigate. Please register with George Moxham (gfmoxham@gmail.com) for details. Participation is limited due to parking availability.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/sundown-forest-open-discovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210520T163520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T164005Z
UID:1448-1623564000-1623571200@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:OPEN DISCOVERY WALK ON THE WALLKILL VALLEY RAIL TRAIL AND BEYOND
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll on the WVRT and explore an area accessible from it in Rosendale with Lynn Bowdery. We will look at and discuss whatever catches our attention as we walk. Face masks\, hiking shoes\, drinking water\, binoculars and magnifiers are recommended\, and there might be blackflies\, mosquitos and ticks. This trip will be limited 10 participants. Pack a lunch for a picnic at the end of the walk\, if desired. Please contact Lynn (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com ) to reserve your place and learn where to meet. Rain cancels.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/open-discovery-walk-on-the-wallkill-valley-rail-trail-and-beyond/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn%20Bowdery":MAILTO:lynn@bowderys.com 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210621
DTSTAMP:20260404T110632
CREATED:20210520T163636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T163636Z
UID:1450-1624132800-1624219199@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
DESCRIPTION:The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Sunday\, June 20\, 2021 to observe summer breeding birds and butterflies. We will identify birds by sight and sound as we explore the Preserve’s woodlands\, wetlands\, and meadow\, pausing along the way to observe the diversity of plant and animal life that inhabit the Preserve. As the morning temperatures rise\, we will focus our attention on early summer butterflies active in the Preserve at this time of the year. Meet at the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on US Rte. 9W\, just north of the Esopus Creek Bridge\, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties. Bring binoculars\, insect repellant and field guides if you have them. Be prepared for potentially wet/muddy trails\, tall grass\, and dress according to weather conditions. Light rain often makes for excellent birding and nature observation\, but will inhibit or eliminate most butterfly activity. Heavy rain will cancel the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but please do not bring pets. Please register with the field trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) to participate and for meeting time. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/breeding-birds-and-butterflies-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve%20Chorvas":MAILTO:schorvas@gmail.com
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