Ulster County Big Sit
Can you identify nocturnal flight notes? Do you know a location in Ulster County where you could spend up to 24 hours and find the greatest diversity of bird species?
Birding at the Bash
Basha Kill Wildlife Refuge Basha Kill Wildlife RefugeMeet trip leader Tom Crepet (thomascrepet@gmail.com 255-0324) at the “birders parking lot” on the east side of the Haven Rd. causeway at 7:30 a.m. To reach the parking lot a Bashakill WMA, head south on Rte, 209, through Wurtsboro, continuing on Rte, 209 2miles south of Rte. 17, turn left on Haven Rd. drive across …
Warbler Walk #2
Huguenot Street Parking Lot 53 Huguenot Street, New PaltzThe group will visit environs near town and travel towards Mohonk to search for neotropical migrants.
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 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 …
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 the peak of spring migration. Contact mattcorsaro@yahoo.com for details a week or less before the trip. Please meet Matt at Lippman Park (Rt. 209 in …
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 habitat in the Town of Wawarsing. We should encounter birds on breeding territory like Hooded Warbler and Acadian Flycatcher and considering the habitat type maybe …
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 Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The preserve has 45 wildlife “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” of the 538 found in New York State. This includes 15 …
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 habitats in this region, looking and listening for breeding birds and other wildlife. Contact mattcorsaro@yahoo.com for details a week or less before the trip. Please …
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) to journey to this Natural National Landmark. Created by geologic upheavals when the Taconic and Berkshire ranges were formed, this hundred foot high bedrock outcropping …
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 expert Chris Rimmer, who will guide a Saturday morning hike up Slide Mountain in search of this iconic bird of the Catskills. Also workshops, off-site …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2024
The field trips of JBNHS are oriented to nature study. They are free and open to the public. We do, however, sometimes visit sites that charge admission fees, which are the responsibility of the participants. Children are very welcome on field trips, but pets are not. Although there is a brief courtesy waiting period for latecomers, the meeting times are important: please arrive in time to sign up with the leader.
JBNHS FIELD TRIPS ARE BACK!!!
All participants should be aware of existing guidelines and new field trip protocol listed below:
(Scheduled field trips are listed below the guidelines)
Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip or outing. Please note that there will be no physical sign-in sheet until further notice. By registering, each participant acknowledges both his/her understanding and acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities stated below.
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 with 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, we will ask that all participants:
1. Fully vaccinated participants are not required to wear a mask for JBNHS field trips
2. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask and when unable to do so, must social distance.
3. Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
4. Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
5. Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.
These guidelines are subject to change if the COVID-19 mutations make more restrictions necessary.