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Tue 16 Apr
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 08:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tue 16 Apr
Drop-in Feeder Watch
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Stop by to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to real-life research projects. No registration required. Meet at the Nature Center.
Tue 16 Apr
Drop-in Feeder Watch
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Stop by to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to real-life research projects. No registration required. Meet at the Nature Center.
Tue 16 Apr
Drop-in Feeder Watch
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Stop by to see which birds are enjoying our feeders! An educator will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about native birds, bird feeders, and FeederWatch—a citizen science initiative that allows you to contribute to real-life research projects. No registration required. Meet at the Nature Center.
Thu 18 Apr
SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK – Great Bend Gorge
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Experience the high-stakes world of birds that might only be in the area for a few weeks, on their way to breeding grounds as far north as boreal Canada. Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Thu 18 Apr
SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK – Great Bend Gorge
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
Experience the high-stakes world of birds that might only be in the area for a few weeks, on their way to breeding grounds as far north as boreal Canada. Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Thu 18 Apr
BIRD WALK WITH NORTHERN NEW YORK AUDUBON
Thursday, April 18, 2024 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
MEETS AT DEEP BAY PARKING LOT. This field trip is co-sponsored between NNYA and Point au Roche State Park. Ken Adams, and possibly others, will lead this bird walk. The planned route is the level terrain on Long Point peninsula (about 2 miles round trip). Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Group size is limited to 15. Contact Ken Adams to register: Kenneth.adams@plattsburgh.edu or (518) 569-2855.
Fri 19 Apr
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, April 19, 2024 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday during April. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or field guide installed into a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all of these programs. The total number of participants for this program is limited to fifteen individuals. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Fri 19 Apr
Project FeederWatch
Friday, April 19, 2024 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. Stop by for a few minutes to count the birds at our Environmental Education Center feeders. Your counts tracks what is happening to birds in the park and contributes data to a world-wide Citizen Science Project! Help scientists understand bird distribution and abundance.
Sat 20 Apr
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Saturday, April 20, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Apr
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Saturday, April 20, 2024 09:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal environment for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 20 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Sat 20 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Sat 20 Apr
Project FeederWatch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. Stop by for a few minutes to count the birds at our Environmental Education Center feeders. Your counts tracks what is happening to birds in the park and contributes data to a world-wide Citizen Science Project! Help scientists understand bird distribution and abundance.
Sun 21 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Sun 21 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Mon 22 Apr
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Monday, April 22, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Registration: Required
Tue 23 Apr
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 08:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thu 25 Apr
Plovers and Painting
Thursday, April 25, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn about the Great Lakes Piping Plover as you paint! For 30 years the Great Lakes Piping Plovers were missing from the southern shore of Lake Ontario. In 2016 they were seen again for the first time at Sandy Island Beach State Park and had a successful nest in 2018. It takes a lot of work to keep this beautiful and rare bird safe at the park. Hear from some of their protectors about their work as you paint a picture inspired by the plover. This isn't a painting class, but a chance to enjoy some science and art together! Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach Parking Lot). Registration Required: ages 10+ (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Registration: Required
Fri 26 Apr
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, April 26, 2024 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birdwatching? Join Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, for bird walks starting at the Gardiner Library, every Friday during April. During this program, we will take an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park, which can be muddy and wet, especially after a rainfall. Participants are encouraged to wear waterproof boots or shoes, bring binoculars, and a birding field guide, or field guide installed into a smart device. Interested participants are welcome to attend one or all of these programs. The total number of participants for this program is limited to fifteen individuals. Meet at the Gardiner Library, in the Lower Parking Area. No pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Gardiner Library directly at 845-255-1255 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Fri 26 Apr
Project FeederWatch
Friday, April 26, 2024 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. Stop by for a few minutes to count the birds at our Environmental Education Center feeders. Your counts tracks what is happening to birds in the park and contributes data to a world-wide Citizen Science Project! Help scientists understand bird distribution and abundance.
Sat 27 Apr
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Saturday, April 27, 2024 09:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal environment for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free, Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Sat 27 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Sat 27 Apr
Project FeederWatch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Project FeederWatch turns your love of feeding birds into scientific discoveries. Stop by for a few minutes to count the birds at our Environmental Education Center feeders. Your counts tracks what is happening to birds in the park and contributes data to a world-wide Citizen Science Project! Help scientists understand bird distribution and abundance.
Sun 28 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Sun 28 Apr
Project Feederwatch
Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This community science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy to do for experienced birdwatchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a community scientist at home.
Tue 30 Apr
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by Nick Martin, Park Preserve Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants should bring binoculars and water and wear hiking shoes or boots. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Poor weather conditions will trigger a program cancellation. Participants will meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. Participants MUST arrive prior to the start of the program. The Park Preserve gates will be locked at 8:00 am. Late arrivals will NOT be allowed in the Park Preserve. The total number of participants for this program is limited to twenty-five individuals. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska entrance. For questions, please call 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov. This program is set up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sat 04 May
Alan Devoe Bird Club Spring Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, May 4, 2024 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Olana State Historic Site
Get your binoculars ready for this special spring migration bird walk at Olana State Historic Site! Join the Alan Devoe Bird Club and The Olana Partnership on an exploration of Olana's artist-designed landscape and learn more about visiting birds and the species that call this region home. FREE, advanced registration required. This program will meet outside the Olana Wagon House Education Center. For more information, contact education@olana.org.
Registration: Required
Sun 05 May
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 5, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal setting for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sat 11 May
Birding at the Fort
Saturday, May 11, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Join DEC Wildlife Technician Rachel Guerrieri for a walk during peak migration through the grounds of the Fort. Learn how to ID both migratory and year-round birds. The fort traditionally holds a nice diversity of native birds including warblers. Bring Binoculars and Water! Suitable for Ages 12 and Up.
Sun 12 May
Bird and Breakfast
Sunday, May 12, 2024 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
A continental breakfast and short presentation on winter ducks followed by a guided walk through the preserve. Binoculars provided, or bring your own. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Sun 12 May
Welcome Back Osprey
Sunday, May 12, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
The Ospreys are back! Let's go out and find these - and other amazing birds of prey - as they return for the warm summer months! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Mon 13 May
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Monday, May 13, 2024 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Wed 15 May
House Hunters: Cavity-Nesting Birds
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
The Preserve has been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society; it is a critical habitat for breeding migratory birds, including cavity-nesting species. Become part of our stewardship team for the day and shadow naturalist, Josh DiPaola, as he performs nest inspections on a variety of breeding sites in the Rockwood Hall area. Gain insight into their unique ecology and learn what you can do to help protect these species in recognition of World Migratory Bird Day. Max: 20 people. Cost: $4. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Sat 18 May
GENESEE VALLEY BIRDING CUP
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
To celebrate the unique habitats of the Genesee Valley and the birds that these habitats support, the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park and the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center will hold the first Genesee Valley Birding Cup! Help us highlight the diversity of birdlife in the Genesee Valley. Gather a team of friends or work alone to count as many birds as possible within the Genesee River Watershed in just 24 hours. Travel anywhere you'd like; birders may visit any public space within the Genesee River Watershed. All are welcome — whether you are a beginner or a pro! A final tally and potluck celebration will be held at the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center at 6pm on Saturday, May 18. The team or individual that counts the most bird species will win a prize. Please bring a dish to pass and your birding highlights from the day! Registration required by visiting: https://us.openforms. com/Form/5aa61b07-bda9-467e- 94b7-a52b6d7ba2ab. Final Tally at Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center
Sat 18 May
GENESEE VALLEY BIRDING CUP
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Letchworth State Park
To celebrate the unique habitats of the Genesee Valley and the birds that these habitats support, the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park and the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center will hold the first Genesee Valley Birding Cup! Help us highlight the diversity of birdlife in the Genesee Valley. Gather a team of friends or work alone to count as many birds as possible within the Genesee River Watershed in just 24 hours. Travel anywhere you'd like; birders may visit any public space within the Genesee River Watershed. All are welcome — whether you are a beginner or a pro! A final tally and potluck celebration will be held at the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center at 6pm on Saturday, May 18. The team or individual that counts the most bird species will win a prize. Please bring a dish to pass and your birding highlights from the day! Registration required by visiting: https://us.openforms. com/Form/5aa61b07-bda9-467e- 94b7-a52b6d7ba2ab. Final Tally at Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center
Sat 18 May
International Migratory Bird Day Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Meet in Upper Parking Lot, Peak migration time for birds heading to their northern breeding grounds is now! This 3-mile bird walk along trails of the Preserve will observe many different species, particularly neotropical birds, such as warblers, grosbeaks, vireos and many more! Bring binoculars! Led by State Park Naturalist MaryLaura Lamont.
Sun 19 May
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 19, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal setting for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Sun 19 May
Spring Shore Bird Hike
Sunday, May 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Spring at the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! Dress for the weather. We will be walking on sand. Bring binoculars. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Sun 19 May
OSPREY VIEWING
Sunday, May 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Ospreys migrate up to the North Country to return to their nests. Join us on a guided hike along our shoreline and roadside nest platforms to see if we can spot these beautiful birds.
Sun 19 May
OSPREY VIEWING
Sunday, May 19, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Wellesley Island State Park
Ospreys migrate up to the North Country to return to their nests. Join us on a guided hike along our shoreline and roadside nest platforms to see if we can spot these beautiful birds.
Wed 22 May
Discovering Bluebirds
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Have you ever looked inside an eastern bluebird's home? Take a peek with us, as we learn about these extraordinary avians, and discover how you can help them! 3 miles. Meet at the main picnic area parking lot.
Thu 23 May
SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK: Trestle Woods
Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. May caravan. 1 mile or more.Meet at Portageville entrance gate.
Thu 23 May
SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK: Trestle Woods
Thursday, May 23, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. May caravan. 1 mile or more.Meet at Portageville entrance gate.
Sat 25 May
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Saturday, May 25, 2024 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Sat 25 May
Spring Bird Walk
Saturday, May 25, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Meet in Upper Parking Lot, A 2-mile bird walk that will observe a variety of birds that inhabit and breed in the park this time of year. Migration time is still ongoing, and we will find late migrants moving through the forest. Bring binoculars. Led by State Park Naturalist MaryLaura Lamont.
Sat 25 May
Spring Migrations*
Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Join us for a casual stroll in search of migrating warblers and other songbirds. Registration Required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Sun 26 May
Birding Walk at Staatsburgh
Sunday, May 26, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the surrounding Mills-Norrie State Park possess a great variety of environments in close proximity, an ideal setting for birding. Experienced birders will enjoy a walk through several interesting environments, inexperienced birders will find encouragement and a helping hand, and newbies will be able to discuss equipment, apps, and techniques. We will also be on the lookout for the many wildflowers that bloom in the park. Volunteer walk leader David Lund has been birding Mills-Norrie State Park daily for the last 35 years. Cost: free. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.
Registration: Required
Mon 27 May
Memorial Day Bald Eagle Walk*
Monday, May 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Evangola State Park
Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy a leisurely walk while exploring the park and looking for bald eagles. Registration required on Eventbrite.com
Registration: Required
Wed 29 May
Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society: Dawn Chorus
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 05:30 AM - 07:30 AM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Get to know our feathered residents! Join an expert from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! Binocular loans available upon request. Ages 8+. Max: 25 people. Cost: FREE. Parking: $6 per vehicle. NYS Residents over 62 park for free on weekdays. Please register at: sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/.
Sun 02 Jun
Rochester Birding Association Tour
Sunday, June 2, 2024 05:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Carpool through the Park on east or west sides of the river visiting many different habitats that will enable observers to locate over 75 species of birds. Co-sponsored by the Rochester Birding Association. Registration required by calling (585)493-3680. Meet at Mount Morris Dam snack stand.
Registration: Required
Sun 02 Jun
Rochester Birding Association Tour
Sunday, June 2, 2024 05:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Carpool through the Park on east or west sides of the river visiting many different habitats that will enable observers to locate over 75 species of birds. Co-sponsored by the Rochester Birding Association. Registration required by calling (585)493-3680. Meet at Mount Morris Dam snack stand.
Registration: Required
Sun 02 Jun
I BIRD NY: BIRDWATCHING HIKE
Sunday, June 2, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Did you know that Wellesley Island State Park is a part of the NYS Birding Trail network? Join us as we take to the trails and learn about identifying birds! We'll listen to songs and find field markers of our feathered friends. BYO binoculars; if not, we will have some spares!
Sun 02 Jun
I BIRD NY: BIRDWATCHING HIKE
Sunday, June 2, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellesley Island State Park
Did you know that Wellesley Island State Park is a part of the NYS Birding Trail network? Join us as we take to the trails and learn about identifying birds! We'll listen to songs and find field markers of our feathered friends. BYO binoculars; if not, we will have some spares!
Fri 14 Jun
BIRDING ON THE GREENWAY
Friday, June 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Dip your toe or jump headlong into the world of birds on and around the trail. Meet at parking area off of Route 305 (42.302838, -78.163068).
Sat 15 Jun
Birding with BOS
Saturday, June 15, 2024 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Darien Lakes State Park
Enjoy a morning walk along the open fields of Darien Lakes State Park as we search for birds of grasslands and thickets. Binoculars recommended. Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Ornithological Society. 2 miles. Meet at gravel lot off Alleghany Rd (Rte. 77).
Wed 19 Jun
Discovering Bluebirds
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Lakeside State Park
Have you ever looked inside an eastern bluebird's home? Take a peek with us, as we learn about these extraordinary avians, and discover how you can help them! 3 miles. Meet at the main picnic area parking lot.
Thu 20 Jun
SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK: Bear Hollow
Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. May caravan. Meet at Bear Hollow Trailhead.
Thu 20 Jun
SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK: Bear Hollow
Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
Learn to recognize by sight and sound some of the rich diversity of our local bird life. Binoculars recommended. May caravan. Meet at Bear Hollow Trailhead.