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ELECTION DAY SPARROWS

Gardens for Nutrition 51 Huguenot St, New Paltz

Fulfill your civic duty and bird this sparrow hotspot. If time allows we will carpool to visit different habitats for the best variety of sparrow species.

ASHOKAN RESERVOIR WATERFOWL

Ashokan Reservoir Aeration Basin B West South Rd , Olivebridge

Join Glen Van Gorden to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and waterfowl.

NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL BANDING WITH DR. GLENN PROUDFOOT

Bonticou Lodge 299 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz

Once again Dr. Proudfoot has graciously offered John Burroughs Natural History Society members the opportunity to get an intimate look at his fall Northern Saw-whet Owl banding sessions at the Mohonk Preserve. We will be allowed to visit Glenn on Friday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m. and participation will be limited to 24 individuals. This

JBNHS GENERAL MEETING

Village of New Paltz Town Hall 25 Plattekill Ave, New Paltz

Meet Ulster County’s very own, Corey Finger as he discusses his new publication on birding our great state!

NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 – NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Contact Steve Chorvas (246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com )

NYUD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 – NYUD CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Contact Peter Schoenberger (914 466-2707 or pdsis@yahoo.com ) or Mark DeDea (339-1277 or forsythnature@aol.com )

Golden Eagle/Winter Raptor Survey

Contact Tom Salo (salothomas@gmail.com) if you are interested in this important citizen science project. Lots of other wonderful winter bird possibilities while conducting the survey in our beautiful neighboring county to the west. Tom also has hopes of someone confident in identification to be investigating the more remote parts of Ulster County as well if

Owl Prowl at Galeville

Shawangunk Grasslands NWR Entrance Rd, Shawangunk

Shawangunk Grassland NWR (Galeville) is known for wintering raptors like Short-eared Owl, Rough-legged Hawk, and Northern Harrier and all should be present on our visit. Dress warmly for conditions on exposed, open habitat nearing sunset. Meet trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) at the refuge parking lot east of the main entrance on Hoagerburg

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.