Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Come to Sterling Forest and learn more about the fascinating world of birds. Discover which birds call our area home for the whole year and which ones are just visiting for the summer. We will then take a short hike and see what birds we can find!!! Then finish the day by making a hummingbird feeder which will bring your new feathered friends to your back door. This program is geared towards children ages 5-13. All will be provided; just bring your sense of curiosity/wonder.

Parental supervision is required. Please register by calling (845) 351-5907.

Hamlin Beach State Park is an important area for birds because of its diversity of habitats including marsh, pinewoods and lake shoreline. But what are these birds up to at night? Come find out as we walk from the Camper Recreation Building to the park's Administration Building to observe Purple Martins and look for owls on the way back! Meet at the Camper Recreation Building.

During this program, geared for the novice adult birder, we'll be searching for birds...no birds? We'll learn about plants! Bring binoculars. Approximately 2 miles.

Bi weekly bird walk lead by the Audubon Society. Walk starts 7:30am in main parking area of Rockefeller State Park Preserve. No pre-registration needed. Walk happens even in rain! But if road conditions are uncertain, check our Google calendar for any cancellations. Leader: Audubon

Monday | 7:30 am | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE |

Bi weekly bird walk lead by the Audubon Society. Walk starts 7:30am in main parking area of Rockefeller State Park Preserve. No pre-registration needed. Walk happens even in rain! But if road conditions are uncertain, check our Google calendar for any cancellations. Leader: Audubon

Monday | 7:30 am | Rockefeller State Park Preserve | FREE |

Hamlin Beach State Park is an important area for birds because of its diversity of habitats including marsh, pinewoods and lake shoreline. But what are these birds up to at night? Come find out as we walk from the Camper Recreation Building to the park's Administration Building to observe Purple Martins and look for owls on the way back! Meet at the Camper Recreation Building.

Enjoy a continental breakfast (courtesy of The Great South Bay Audubon Society) and a presentation introducing the local and migratory birds seen in our area. Afterward, take a walk through the preserve led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society. Binoculars and identification books will be available for loan. Reservations are required and will be accepted two weeks prior.

During this program, geared for novice adult birders, we'll be searching for birds...no birds? -we'll learn plants! Bring binoculars. Approximately 2 miles.