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SUMMARY:AUTUMN WILDCARD BIRDWALK
DESCRIPTION: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\nAshokan Reservoir offer the birdiest option come field trip day? Please register in advance to find out pertinent details.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/autumn-wildcard-birdwalk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T120000
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SUMMARY:SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
DESCRIPTION: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. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s and maybe a skulker or two.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/sparrow-walk-at-the-farm-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
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SUMMARY:AUTUMN TREE ID AT NYQUIST HARCOURT SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND TIME FROM ORIGINAL SCHEDULE \nLet’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 leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com 914-213-7079)
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/autumn-tree-id-at-falling-waters-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T192641Z
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SUMMARY:LICHENS/MOSSES ON THE O&W RAIL TRAIL
DESCRIPTION: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 trees\, rocks and soil. Of course\, other things will attract our attention and appreciation as we saunter along the shady rail trail. Bring binoculars\, hand lenses\, and insect repellant. Group size is limited\, Please contact Lynn Bowdery (lynn.bowdery@gmail.com) to register for this trip.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/lichens-mosses-on-the-ow-rail-trail/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241001T192820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T192820Z
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SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY SPARROWS AT JUNIPER FLATS
DESCRIPTION: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 birdiest places in Ulster County. Muck boots are recommended to keep feet dry from the morning dew/frost and dress in layers as temperatures could greatly change from start time to early afternoon.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/election-day-sparrows-at-juniper-flats-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241023T000025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T000025Z
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SUMMARY:ELECTION DAY SPARROWS AT JUNIPER FLATS
DESCRIPTION: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 twenty on the list of birdiest places in Ulster  County so says eBird. Muck boots are recommended to keep feet dry from the morning  dew/frost and dress in layers as temperatures could greatly change from start time to wrap.  Halloween candy will be on the menu and the Western Kingbird will finally make an appearance.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/election-day-sparrows-at-juniper-flats-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241023T000314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T000323Z
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SUMMARY:ASHOKAN RESERVOIR BIRDING 
DESCRIPTION:Contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) to register for this field trip with a  focus on looking for eagles\, loons\, grebes\, and waterfowl. Dress warmly and anticipate windy  conditions. A spotting scope will help make this trip a better experience. Dixon will also disclose  meeting location when birders register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ashokan-reservoir-birding-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241008T194130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165933Z
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SUMMARY:JBNHS NOVEMBER MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Come to the last JBNHS meeting of 2024 at the conference room of the Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School. Meet\, mingle\, and enjoy a brief business meeting after the program. Debbie Van Zyl will be presenting a talk about birding in South Africa. Debbie is an active member of the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club and chairs their May Census Committee.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-november-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241118T165244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165842Z
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SUMMARY:KINGSTON POINT BIRDING ON IMMIGRANT’S WAY
DESCRIPTION:Contact trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) to register for this outing. We will start our day at Kingston Point Beach and walk north along the old Immigrant’s Way (now part of the paved Empire State trail) which often harbors late migrants and holdovers/half-hardies while providing views of the Hudson. Waterfowl and eagles can be expected as well. Please dress warmly and bring along your spotting scope. A caloric\, warm breakfast snack and beverage will be provided to start our day and help us fondly remember our favorite Beatle.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/kingston-point-birding-on-immigrants-way-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241008T193639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165830Z
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SUMMARY:NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
DESCRIPTION:Contact Steve Chorvas (246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com ) for possible assignment in the Mohonk Lake/Ashokan Reservoir count circle no later than Saturday\, November 30th. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired. A post count compilation gathering will follow at the Hasbrouck Park Stone Building in Kingston. Contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) for details or if you plan on attending.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/christmas-bird-count-cbc-nyml/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241229
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241008T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165819Z
UID:2153-1735344000-1735430399@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:NYUD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
DESCRIPTION:Contact Mark DeDea ( forsythnature@aol.com ) for possible assignment in the Ulster/ Dutchess count circle no later than Saturday\, December 21ST. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired. A post count compilation gathering will follow at the Hasbrouck Park Stone Building in Kingston. Contact Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com) for details or if you plan on attending.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/christmas-bird-count-cbc-nyud/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241008T193823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165708Z
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SUMMARY:NYMS CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
DESCRIPTION:The NYMS (Minnewaska/Shawangunk) Christmas Bird Count is sure to be exciting with lots of our favorite winter birding spots within the circle. Contact Nick Martin (255-0752 or Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov ) for possible assignment no later than Saturday\, December 28TH. Reports from feeder watchers in the count circle are also desired.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/christmas-bird-count-cbc-nyms/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241118T165541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165658Z
UID:2174-1736035200-1736121599@jbnhs.org
SUMMARY:WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTOUR
DESCRIPTION:Contact Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) to register for this outing and find out meeting time and location. Enjoy minimal walking on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. Please understand that attendance and carpooling may be limited to help ensure safe birding. Wintering raptors\, waterfowl\, and larids as well as half hardies will be the focus on this outing. Possible stops along the tour may include a drive though of Blue Chip and Watchtower Farms\, Wallkill River\, Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (Galeville)\, and the Ulster County Fairgrounds
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/wallkill-valley-raptour-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241118T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T165644Z
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SUMMARY:ALL DAY ANNUAL WINTER BIRD COUNT AT EBNP
DESCRIPTION:The 19th annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) will be conducted on Saturday\, January 11\, 2025. Participants will census wintering birds throughout the 160-acre Nature Preserve\, recording numbers of individuals and species diversity. WBC results will become part of the Preserve’s biodiversity database and will help provide future guidance for land management and stewardship decisions. Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is located on the banks of the Esopus Creek in the Village and Town of Saugerties in northern Ulster County. Previous counts conducted during early January have recorded a cumulative total of 70 species and a single-year high count of 966 individuals. Highlights from previous counts include Bohemian Waxwing\, White-winged Crossbill\, Gray Catbird\, Field Sparrow\, Savannah Sparrow\, Winter Wrens\, six species of woodpeckers\, and double-digit numbers of wintering Hermit Thrushes. The WBC is a great way for birders and nature enthusiasts to start off the New Year and contribute to our knowledge of the winter bird population inhabiting Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. Additional field observers are always welcome and full day participation is not required\, but you should be prepared to invest several hours out in the field under cold winter conditions. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) to register\, or for additional information\, no later than 12:00 noon\, Friday\, January 10th.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-annual-winter-bird-count-at-ebnp-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241118T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T170210Z
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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 population trends and conservation practices of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl. The survey will include open bodies of water\, especially along the Hudson\, Esopus\, Wallkill\, and Rondout Rivers and possibly the Ashokan Reservoir as well as open agricultural areas where geese may graze. Contact Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com or 845-246-5900) for assignment. NOTE: snow/rain date on Sunday 1/19/25
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/all-day-nysoa-winter-waterfowl-count-8/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241230T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T202719Z
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SUMMARY:STATE MUSEUM AT ALBANY/ HALL OF NY BIRDS EXHIBIT
DESCRIPTION:This is a special opportunity to meet Jeremy Kirchman who curates the bird and mammal collections at the State Museum at Albany and who will provide a behind the scenes tour for up to 15 people in the collections room. This unique visit will last about an hour and then Jeremy would give a little intro to the Hall of NY Birds exhibit and the group could go off on our own to see the exhibit/museum. Please contact trip organizer Heather Gaston (heathermgaston@gmail.com ) to register and discuss meet up location and time for carpooling from Kingston.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/state-museum-at-albany-hall-of-ny-birds-exhibit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241230T202933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T152336Z
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SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT - FEBRUARY 14-17\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE ABOUT ULSTER COUNTY’S AVIFAUNA ALL PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND LONG!!!\nKenco Outfitters invites all Attendees of GBBC outings and events for a complementary binocular fitting \n2/14 9:00 AM GARDINER LIBRARY BIRDING Nick Martin nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov\n2/14 3:30 PM BACKYARD BIRDING email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com \n2/15 8:00 AM WINTER WILDCARD BIRDING email Peter Schoenberger pdsis@yahoo.com\n2/15 9:00 AM MINNEWASKA S.P.P. BIRDING email Nick Martin nicholas.martin@parks.ny.gov \n2/16 8:00 AM ESOPUS BEND N.P. BIRDING email Steve Chorvas schorvas@verizon.net\n2/16 9:00 AM KINGSTON WATERFRONT BIRDING/CHICORY NATURALIST VISIT email Wendy Tocci wtocci@gmail.com\n2/16 9:00 AM NYQUIST-HARCOURT BIRDING email Deb Weltsch dweltsch13@gmail.com \n2/17 8:00 AM SOJOUNER TRUTH S.P. BIRDING email Mark DeDea forsythnature@aol.com\n2/17 2:00 PM SGNWR BIRDING email Deb Weltsch dweltsch13@gmail.com \n2/18\, 2/19 1:00 – 3:00 PM KENCO OPTICS DEMO/CLINIC email Wynter Kennedy wynter@kencooutfitters.com \nRead about the Great Backyard Bird Count \nPlease email JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org with questions about future programming and field trips\, to receive email notifications\, or to join our Ulster rare bird alert.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-ulster-county-style-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241230T203536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T203536Z
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SUMMARY:WINTER WOODY PLANT WALK AT FALLING WATERS PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a brisk\, afternoon\, late winter walk identifying woody plant by bark\, structure\, and bud. This Scenic Hudson preserve has an easily used trail system that offers scenic overlooks of the Hudson River and two waterfalls. Directions: On Rt. 32 in Glasco turn east on Glasco Tpk./Main St. continuing east on Delaware St. the north on York St. and then turning east on Dominican Ln. to parking for the preserve. Contact trip leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com or 914 213-7079) to register for this outing.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/winter-woody-plant-walk-at-falling-waters-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20241230T203724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T203724Z
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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 location and the morning’s plans. 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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250205T001308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T001308Z
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SUMMARY:JBNHS GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS general meeting at the conference room of the Hudson River Maritime Museum Wooden Boat School. Meet\, mingle\, and enjoy a brief business meeting after the program\, to be announced later.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-general-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250221T171702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T171702Z
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SUMMARY:VERNAL EQUINOX WOODCOCK WALK
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great natural history 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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250221T171834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T171834Z
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SUMMARY:SIGNS OF SPRING NATURE WALK
DESCRIPTION: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 the Town of Saugerties on Saturday\,\nMarch 22\, 2025. Depending on available time\, conditions\, and participant interest\, we will visit The Great Vly Wildlife Management Area\, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve\, Falling Waters Preserve\, and/or the Saugerties Lighthouse peninsula on the Hudson River. Meet in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Rte. 9W\, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge\, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties. Participants can stay for the duration\, or drive to each location and leave whenever necessary. 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 will cancel the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but please do not bring pets. Please register with field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) and for additional information or directions. 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/signs-of-spring-nature-walk-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250221T172025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172025Z
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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 Jessica\nCukrovany (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-9/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000
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SUMMARY:SPRING YOUNG NATURALIST OUTING AT BLACK CREEK PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:The first of a new series of welcoming seasonal walks designed to bring together young families in the field interested in exploring and learning more about Ulster County’s natural world. This spring outing will be a timely visit to Scenic Hudson’s recently updated Black Creek Preserve. Spring ephemerals\, newly emerging Mourning Cloaks\, returning breeding birds (like Louisiana Waterthrush)\, and even juvenile American Eels (glass eels) are expected signs of spring at this location and in this timeframe. Please make sure to register by emailing JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-young-naturalist-outing-at-black-creek-preserve/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172242Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING BIRDING WILDCARD
DESCRIPTION:The spring procession of migrants starts in earnest in this time period with new arrivals daily. Depending on recent reports or rare sightings\, the destination (or destinations) of this trip will be determined just prior to the outing by field trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com). Please make sure to register with Peter for meet-up time and location.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-birding-wildcard-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172508Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING CATSKILL PEAK HIKE – WESTKILL MTN
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Kingston Thruway traffic circle park & ride at 7:00AM to carpool\, or meet at 8:00AM at the trailhead (end of Spruceton Road in West Kill\, coordinates 42.180802\,-74.270499). West Kill Mountain at 3898′ is the 6th highest Catskill peak\, and most of this hike will be through first growth forest. Michael Kudish documented a large red spruce in Diamond Notch estimated at 250 years of age. We will start on a gentle slope along the creek to scenic Diamond Notch Falls. From there we cross the stream and climb steadily to the summit\, gaining about 1800′. Round trip distance is 6.5 miles\, and should take around 5 to 6 hours. Just before the summit is Buck Ridge Lookout\, where we can break for lunch. Hikers should have water\, food\, and be prepared for black flies. Rain will cancel. For more info or to register contact Dave Hayes 845-417-9251 or vireo44@gmail.com.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-catskill-peak-hike-westkill-mtn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250221T172343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T194524Z
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SUMMARY:SPRING TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK ESOPUS BEND NATURE PRESERVE
DESCRIPTION:It’s a wonderful time of year to visit the Esopus Creek Conservancy’s Esopus Bend Nature Preserve regardless of the focus but a true joy to celebrate the woody plants and trees in the preserve with some giant specimens of several species to enjoy. Make sure to bring along binoculars to help with bud and flower identification if not for looking at a tree top warbler. Other signs of spring flora and fauna will be noted along this walk as well. Please make sure to register with Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for this co-sponsored outing. Please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org to learn about other outings and ways to support and volunteer at the preserve .
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-tree-identification-walk-esopus-bend-nature-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250221T172744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172744Z
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SUMMARY:NATURE WALK KINGSTON GREENLINE
DESCRIPTION:Join in on a new series of local walks planned to start the day right with fresh air\, shining sun\, and birds singing. These will be short\, easy strolls designed to have you home earlier to be a “productive” part of society (domestic chores) yet allowing an hour and a half of escapism and camaraderie from said society. This particular walk will explore the western end of the Midtown Linear Park along Kingston’s GreenLine. Please register with Charlotte Adamis (charlotteadamis@gmail.com) to find out meet-up location and other details.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/nature-walk-kingston-greenline/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260404T151348
CREATED:20250221T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T132143Z
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SUMMARY:JBNHS ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS’ 10th annual Big Sit is also our BIG fundraiser for the year (that’s why we do ours in May) 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 from a 17’ diameter circle and get friends and family to pledge to your effort. In the past money has been raised to help worthy endeavors like numerous enhancements at SGNWR\, support the wonderful New York State Young Birders Club\, help the important NYS Breeding Bird Atlas\, installation of Where to Bird in Ulster County panels now located at four locations about the county\, create Naturalist’s Backpacks for area libraries to lend out\, and aid Annie Mardiney’s important educational and rehabilitation work at Wild Mountain Birds. \nBird Homestead Sit \nTeam Nature Club This 17’ circle will encourage participation of our youngest set to join this special event. Offering art activities\, board games\, snacks\, and other science based exploration to help create some excitement during the midday doldrums\, this even sounds appealing to all of us who will just be birding all day long!!! Nature Club will be birding to help stock the bird feeders at Galeville and also providing support for our favorite rehabilitator/educator Annie Mardiney (Wild Mountain Birds). Please contact Kali Bird (kalicbird@gmail.com ) if your young birder would like to join in the fun. \nBowdery’ Homestead Sit\nLynn and Allan and extended family 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. \nGaleville (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. Team Shawangunk Redemption could have another Sandhill Crane up their sleeves. Pledges raised in recent years have been used to install a bench on the new observation platform\, a new refuge sign\, and supplies for the pollinator garden. This year the Shawangunk Redemption will bird to install a new updated “Where to Bird in Ulster County” panel on the Galeville Gazebo and to support our friend (and JBNHS trustee) Annie Mardiney and her important work in bird rehabilitation and education with Wild Mountain Birds. Please contact Debbie Carney (deb.carney@gmail.com ) or Evelyn Leigh (evelynleigh11@gmail.com ) to plan and schedule your shift. \nGreat Vly Sit\nTeam Bobcat will again be birding Fradon Marsh from a 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. Support in 2022 allowed for the assembly and installation of over 30 Wood Duck boxes in the Vly! In 2023 the Bobcats worked the same magic for the Wood Ducks in Tivoli Bays. This year they’ll be birding to help send young master birder Zade Pacetti to the renowned Camp Chiricahua for youth birding in Arizona. \nHayes’ Homestead Sit\nMorgan Hill Misfits Dave 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. \nKingston Point Sit\nTeam CoCo Puffs will bird from Harrison Point looking out over Kingston Point Lagoon\, the mouth of the Rondout\, and down river while tallying new spring arrivals and doing so with a vengeance. Aside from hoping to regain bragging rights the CoCo Puffs will also bird to help one of our favorite young birders\, Zade Pacetti to attend Camp Chiricahua for youth birding in Arizona. \nNormann Homestead Sit Normann Conquerors\nWilliam the Conqueror may not be in Dafne and Steve’s backyard but our western most sit location is in habitat we’d all be jealous of. The conquerors will not occupy England but rather bird to create Naturalists Backpacks for libraries in Pine Hill and Phoenicia. \nNyquist-Harcourt Sit\nThe Oxbow Oddballs will appropriately bird for our friends at the WVLT and the wonderful work they do. This is a birdy location and the more eyes and ears the better so please contact Sara DeAngelis (saradeangelis@me.com ) or Deb Welstch (dweltsch13@gmail.com ) to help or to pledge support. \nThorn Preserve Sit Thorn Thrashers\nPlease contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) if you’d like to help. The Thorn Thrashers will bird to purchase specially designed binoculars for young birders and to be used on JBNHS field trips. The Thrashers efforts in the past provided the assembly of Naturalist Backpacks for last year’s recipient the Olive Free Library and the preserve’s kestrel box. \nNew 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. \nTo Donate by Check:\nPlease make checks payable to JBNHS and note desired sit you’d like to support. Send in donations to the Treasurer\nMary T. Moxham CPA PLLC\nPO Box 4223\nKingston NY\, 12402 \nTo Donate Online:\nVisit our Make a Donation page. After clicking on the Donate button select Big Sit Fundraising from the Use this donation for dropdown. When prompted to Write a note add the name of the location you want your donation to be directed to.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/jbnhs-ulster-county-big-sit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AND WILDFLOWERS IN SAUGERTIES
DESCRIPTION:The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk in woodlands and wetlands in the Town of Saugerties on Sunday\, May 4\, 2025. Late April/early May is an exciting time for neotropical migration 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. Meet up will be at the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Rte. 9W\, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge\, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties. Participants can carpool and stay for the duration\, or drive to each location and leave whenever necessary. 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 will cancel the walk. Children are welcome and encouraged\, but please do not bring pets. Please contact the field trip leader\, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) to register and for additional information or directions. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. For additional information about\nupcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-and-wildflowers-in-saugerties-5/
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