TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, ELECTION DAY SPARROW WALKS NORTH/SOUTH
A last minute change to offer two walks on Election Day and make it much easier to perform your civic duty. Since it’s Election Day the real twist will be …
FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN FOR GOLDENS
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society’s Sanctuary which in home to the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch is renowned as one of the best locations east of the Mississippi for autumn passage of Golden …
ASHOKAN RESERVOIR BIRDWALK
The “Rez” can provide some of the most interesting birds in Ulster County in late fall. Loons, grebes, and diving ducks are the expected targets but if conditions are right …
November Program and Meeting
Presentation by Susan Fox Rogers as below at 6PM. Trustees meeting to follow, light refreshments provided. *NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION* =>D&H Canal Museum (former DePuy Canal House restaurant) D&H Canal …
EMPIRE STATE TRAIL/SOJOUNER TRUTH STATE PARK BIRDING
A morning to remember everyone’s favorite Beatle with a warm, caloric breakfast snack and some Birds & Beans coffee to help. If time allows we may even look for some …
MOHONK LAKE/ASHOKAN RESERVOIR (NYML) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Centered in SUNY Ulster, the longest running CBC in Ulster County is as big a part of JBNHS history as anything the society is connected with. Maybe it’s your time …
ULSTER/DUTCHESS (NYUD) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
The NYUD is the “middle child” of Ulster-centered CBC’s and it’s hard to believe this will be the 15th count in ’25. Centered in Glasco, the NYUD circle is bisected …
MINNEWASKA/SHAWANGUNK (NYMS) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
The 7th annual NYMS concludes the Ulster-centered CBC season with a circle filled with some of Ulster’s favorite winter birding locations. Contact NYMS compiler Nick Martin ( Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov ) to …
WALLKILL VALLEY RAPTOUR
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 …
ALL DAY – ANNUAL WINTER BIRD COUNT AT EBNP
The 21st annual Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Winter Bird Count (WBC) will be conducted on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Participants will census wintering birds throughout the 160-acre Nature Preserve, recording …
DOWNLOAD THE REFRIGERATOR READY FIELD TRIP LIST FOR 2025
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.