SPARROW WALK AT THE FARM
THIS TRIP IS FULLY BOOKED AND IS UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS Our targets for this trip are sparrows. We will visit farmland habitat and weedy edges for LBJ’s …
OPEN DISCOVERY AT FRANNY REESE STATE PARK
Franny Reese State Park Macks Ln, Highland, NY"Scenic Hudson initially protected (and continues to manage) this stunning landscape..." says SH's website at http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/frannyreese. Join Lynn Bowdery for a leisurely exploration of this 251 acre park which overlooks …
ASHOKAN RESERVOIR WATERFOWL
Join Glen Van Gorden (lucaspets@hotmail.com or 331-2469) to look for eagles, loons, grebes, and waterfowl. Meet at the parking area in the aeration basin on the south side of the …
ELECTION DAY SPARROWS AT GARDENS FOR NUTRITION, NYQUIST-HARCOURT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary 140 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NYFulfill 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. Meet at the municipal …
JBNHS GENERAL MEETING – Tim Stanley of Native Beeology
Village of New Paltz Town Hall 25 Plattekill Ave, New PaltzTim Stanley, founder of Native Beeology, will be presenting a program on our native bees and the role they play in our local ecosystem. Tim has degrees in agriculture and …
WINTER TREE I.D. AT HIGH BANKS PRESERVE
High Banks Preserve 132 River Rd, Ulster Park, NMDust off your winter tree and shrub identification skills as we explore High Banks Preserve in Esopus. This is Scenic Hudson's newest park, which features a great diversity of habitats …
KINGSTON POINT AND RIVER ROAD
Kingston Point Beach 102-144 Delaware Ave, Kingston, NYContact trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com or 339-1277) to register for this outing or with questions. We will start our day at Kingston Point, which often harbors late sparrows and …
Members Trip – Winter Birding along the North Shore of Massachusetts
Travel over to the North Shore of Massachusetts from December 2nd to December 4th in search of winter seabirds. The North Shore of Massachusetts (Cape Ann and Plum Island) is …
CENTURY HOUSE, ROSENDALE–WALK ON THE SNYDER ESTATE
Contact Lin Fagan (339-2054 or faganlin@verizon.net) to confirm your participation and for info and directions. Meet in the parking lot of the Century House Historical Society on Rte. 213. We …
NYML CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Participate in the longest running citizen science effort in the world. Contact Steve Chorvas (246-5900 or schorvas@gmail.com ) for assignment in the Mohonk Lake/Ashokan Reservoir count circle no later than …
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.