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Birdwatching with the Saw Mill River Audubon Society
Saturday, July 27, 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
here.
Registration: Required
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 07:00 AM - 09:00 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 Educator, or an experienced birding volunteer. Participants
should bring binoculars, 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, but no earlier than 6:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 7:00 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.
Registration: Not required
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, August 2, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birding? Join Nick
Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks, starting at the Gardiner Library. 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 and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart device
with a field guide installed. Interested participants are welcome to attend one
or all Friday 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
Registration: Not required
Family Program: Bird Scavenger Hunt
Friday, August 2, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet outside the
Environmental Education Center and search for birds as your family walks along
the lake trail. This scavenger hunt can be completed along the first ¼ mile of
the trail, or you can finish the 2-mile walk around the lake.
Registration: Not required
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Designed for both birding enthusiasts and those
just looking to learn the basics, this weekly series will offer outings led by
Nick Martin, Park 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, but no earlier than 6:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 7:00 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.
Registration: Required
I BIRD NY Challenge
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Meet at Mount Morris Dam. Use your observation skills and join the I BIRD NY
Challenge by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York
State. All participants will be awarded a commemorative patch, given a
completion certificate, and entered into a drawing for great birding prizes
when challenge sheets are submitted to birdingchallenge@dec.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
I BIRD NY Challenge
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at Mount Morris Dam. Use your observation skills and join the I BIRD NY
Challenge by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York
State. All participants will be awarded a commemorative patch, given a
completion certificate, and entered into a drawing for great birding prizes
when challenge sheets are submitted to birdingchallenge@dec.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Raptor Watch
Thursday, August 8, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Meet at Great Bend Overlook. Learn about the canyon raptors of Letchworth State
Park. Information table with displays.
Registration: Not required
Raptor Watch
Thursday, August 8, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at Great Bend Overlook. Learn about the canyon raptors of Letchworth State
Park. Information table with displays.
Registration: Not required
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, August 9, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birding? Join Nick
Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks, starting at the Gardiner Library. 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 and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart
device with a field guide installed. Interested participants are welcome to
attend one or all Friday 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
Registration: Not required
Wednesday Wingspan Wander
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Knox Farm State Park
Birds of a feather flock together! Enjoy a casual bird walk
to observe our feathered friends. All levels and birding beginners are welcome,
Binoculars are not necessary but encouraged. Registration Required on
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, August 23, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birding? Join Nick
Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks, starting at the Gardiner Library. 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 and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart
device with a field guide installed. Interested participants are welcome to
attend one or all Friday 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.
Registration: Not required
Early Morning Birders at Minnewaska
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 07:00 AM - 10:00 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 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, but no earlier than 6:30 am. The Park Preserve gates will be
locked at 7:00 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.
Registration: Not required
Adult Learning Summer Series: Birding Talk and Walk at Minnewaska – Fall Migration
Thursday, August 29, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Every autumn, millions of songbirds and hawks take to the skies
as they fly south to their winter habitats. Learn where and when to look for
this amazing feat of nature during a presentation by Nick Martin, Park
Educator. After this discussion, we will go for a slow-paced walk of up to two
miles on the carriage roads near Lake Minnewaska. Participants should come
well-prepared with enough food and water to sustain themselves for the outing.
Participants are also encouraged to bring binoculars if they have them. If not,
a few pairs will be available for participants to borrow.
Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required
by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Birding at the Gardiner Library
Friday, August 30, 2024 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Are you interested in birds or birding? Join Nick
Martin, Park Educator, for bird walks, starting at the Gardiner Library. 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 and bring binoculars and a birding field guide, or a smart
device with a field guide installed. Interested participants are welcome to
attend one or all Friday 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
Registration: Not required
Happy Hummingbirds
Saturday, September 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Learning about some of the tiniest birds in the animal kingdom is bound to put a smile on anyone's face! During this program, participants will learn about the world of hummingbirds and will go home having made a hummingbird inspired craft. Children's Program (ages 6 and up). To register, please visit
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
I BIRD NY Challenge
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Meet at Trout Pond. Use your observation skills and join the I BIRD NY Challenge
by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York State. All
participants will be awarded a commemorative patch, given a completion
certificate, and entered into a drawing for great birding prizes when challenge
sheets are submitted to birdingchallenge@dec.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
I BIRD NY Challenge
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at Trout Pond. Use your observation skills and join the I BIRD NY Challenge
by identifying any 10 bird species of your choosing in New York State. All
participants will be awarded a commemorative patch, given a completion
certificate, and entered into a drawing for great birding prizes when challenge
sheets are submitted to birdingchallenge@dec.ny.gov.
Registration: Not required
Hawks Overhead!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
Thacher Park is a prime spot for viewing a variety of
fall-migrating raptors. Stop by the Hawk Watch table
to borrow a pair of binoculars and view these birds
of prey. N
Registration: Not required
Hawks Overhead!
Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Thacher State Park
Thacher Park is a prime spot for viewing a variety of
fall-migrating raptors. Stop by the Hawk Watch table
to borrow a pair of binoculars and view these birds
of prey. N
Registration: Not required