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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 1\, 2022.  The first week in May is typically the peak migration period for neotropical birds 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 upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles\, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-and-wildflowers-in-saugerties-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T030000
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT BURROUGHS SANCTUARY
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the sanctuary utilizing the easy walk along Pond Lane in search of neotropical migrants.  These outings will have the birder home in plenty time for lunch\, hopefully still in a glow after the morning walk.  Please register with Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) to participate.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-burroughs-sanctuary/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark%20DeDea":MAILTO:forsythnature@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
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SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY BIG SIT
DESCRIPTION:JBNHS’ annual Big Sit is also our BIG fundraiser for the year (that’s why we do our’s 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\, install Where to Bird in Ulster County panels now located at four locations about the county\, and aid Annie Mardiney’s important rehabilitation work. \n\nBowdery’s Homestead Sit: Allan (with split shift coverage from his better half) and gifted birding grandkiddies 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. \n\n\n\nFagan Homestead Sit: Email Lin Fagan (faganlin@verizon.net ) to join team Turf for Surf or pledge your support to the wonderful NYC Piping Plover Project. \n\n\n\nGaleville (SGNWR) Sit: Spend 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.  This year’s funds may help to install bee hives at the refuge!  Please contact Donna Seymour (dseymour66@gmail.com ) to plan and schedule your shift. \n\n\nGreat Vly Sit: Team 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 2021 allowed for the assembly and installation of over 30 Wood Duck boxes in the Vly! \n\n\nHayes’ Homestead Sit: 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. \n\n\n\nNyquist-Harcourt Sit: The Oxbow Oddballs will again bird for our friends at the Wallkill Valley Land Trust (WVLT).  Please contact Sara DeAngelis (saradeangelis@me.com ) to help at this location. \n\n\n\nKingston Point Sit: Some use words like dynasty\, this may be premature but another dominant performance this year and it would be hard to dispute.  This perennial powerhouse will be birding to raise money to support the important NYS Breeding Bird Atlas. \n\n\n\nParadies Lane Purple Martin Colony Sit: Join Annie Mardiney (amardiney@gmail.com ) and team Charlie’s Bird Song to help bird and remember the martin colony’s late caretaker Charlie West with pledges going to the installation of a pollinator garden and plaque in Charlie’s memory. \n\n\n\nSimmons Homestead Sit: The Wittenberg Warblers will be birding for the Friends of Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center rehabilitators. \n\n\n\nThorn Preserve Sit: Please contact Dixon Onderdonk (dixononderdonk@gmail.com ) if you’d like to help.  The Thorn Thrashers will bird to support JBNHS’ generosity on projects about the entirety of Ulster County. \n\n\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.\n\n\nDonations can be based on a pledge per species (specific sit or cumulative) or flat donation.  Donations can be made online (click on the Support the Big Sit button below) or by check. Please make checks payable to JBNHS and note desired sit you’d like to support.  Send in donations to Treasurer Lin Fagan 281 West Chestnut Street Kingston NY 12401. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nPurchase a JBNHS Sweatshirt to support the Ulster County Big Sit:\n \n\n \n\n\n\nSize\n\n\nSmall $25.00 USDMedium $25.00 USDLarge $25.00 USDX Large $25.00 USDXX Large $30.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nIf you are ordering online and would like to receive your sweatshirt by the day of the Ulster County Big Sit (5/7/22) please place your order by Friday\, 4/15/22 at 5 pm. The overall deadline to order is Friday\, 4/29/22 by 5 pm. \nIf ordering by check please make the check out to JBNHS and send it along with what you wish to order to:\nLin Fagan\n281 West Chestnut St\nKingston\, NY\, 12401. \nYour check and order must be received by Friday\, 4/15/22 at 5 pm in order for you to receive your sweatshirt by the day of the Ulster County Big Sit (5/7/22). The overall deadline with which your check and order must be received is Friday\, 4/29/22 by 5 pm.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-big-sit-5/
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SUMMARY:SPRING MIGRATION AT HIGH BANKS
DESCRIPTION:An early morning visit during spring migration to this Scenic Hudson property in the Town of Esopus should provide a generous selection of neotropical migrants. Please register with trip leader Jess Prockup (procolinos@gmail.com ) .  There is an initial climb of 200 feet on the trail but walking is easy after that and a panoramic view of the mid Hudson Valley can be enjoyed while scanning the treetops for colorful songsters.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/spring-migration-at-high-banks-4/
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SUMMARY:WARBLER WALK
DESCRIPTION:Please register with trip leader Gerhard Patsch (gerapa2001@yahoo.com ) to find out meeting location for this enjoyable outing during birder’s “holy week”.  The group will visit environs near New Paltz and travel towards the Mohonk Preserve to search for neotropical migrants.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/warbler-walk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220513
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SUMMARY:ULSTER COUNTY SPRING CENSUS: BIG DAY COUNT
DESCRIPTION:This is the day we all look forward to….. the holiest day of the year!  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 P.O. Box 214\, Saugerties\, NY 12477).   This information is combined in a regional report published by the New York State Ornithological Association.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/ulster-county-spring-census-big-day-count-6/
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SUMMARY:HIKE TO WINDHAM HIGH PEAK
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy spring and welcome migrants back to their breeding ground. Windham High Peak rises to 3524 feet. This hike on the Escarpment Trail will be about 6.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 1500 feet. The trail has steep climbs alternating with moderate sections. Depending on the group and how long we linger on the summit (there are several excellent viewpoints)\, allow 4 to 6 hours.  Given the season\, good bird activity is expected. We will observe and record breeding behaviors as we hike. Meet at the Kingston traffic circle at 7:00 AM to car pool for the 1-hour drive to the trailhead in Maplecrest.  Limit of 12 participants. Heavy rain cancels.  Contact Dave Hayes (vireo44@gmail.com) for questions or to register.
URL:https://jbnhs.org/event/hike-to-windham-high-peak/
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