Ulster County Spring Census: Big Day Count
This is the day we all look forward to. Spend the whole day in the field or just a few hours....who knows what may be found.Refer to your copy of …
Rondout Series: High Falls to Napanoch
Lippman Park Lippman ParkThe third outing in the Rondout series, as we continue following spring up the valley. We will visit various locations in this part of the valley and surrounding uplands during …
Spring Migration Along Mill Road
Meet trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com) at the Kingston Park and Ride lot located near the Thruway/Rt.28/Washington Ave./I-587 roundabout for a 6:00 a.m carpooling departure to this great roadside birding …
Albany Pine Bush Preserve/Karner Blue Trip
Meet trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com ) at the parking lot between the Saugerties Big Lots and CVS on Rt. 212 for an 8:00 a.m. carpooling departure to visit the …
Rondout Series: Reservoir and Headwaters
Lippman Park Lippman ParkJoin us for the final trip in this series as we head to the upper Rondout, the reservoir and headwaters among southern Catskill peaks. We will explore different locations and …
Bartholomew’s Coobble
Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, SheffieldMeet trip leader Maeve Maurer (maevemaurer@yahoo.com ) at 8:00 a.m. at the informal park and ride on Rt. 32 (just south of Rt. 199 and west of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge) …
Taking Flight: Birding in the Catskills
Catskill Center 43355 ROUTE 28, ArkvilleNOT YOUR TYPICAL BIRDING WEEKEND. A Program of the Catskill Center, at the Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY. A highlight of the event is the Friday night Keynote by Bicknell's Thrush …
Breeding Birds at Burroughs Sanctuary
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThe third in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. A variety of forest breeding birds will be encountered on the improved …
Breeding Birds and Butterflies
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, SaugertiesThe Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, June 11, 2016 to observe …
Annual Meeting at Pond House
John Burroughs Sanctuary 261 Floyd Ackert Rd, HighlandThis 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 …
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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:
- 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.