Ulster County Spring Census: Big Day Bird Count Outing in the Former Awosting Reserve at Minnewaska
Saturday, May 10, 2025 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Park
Preserve Educator, Nick Martin, for a birding outing – for World Migratory Bird
Day – on the Awosting Reserve Access Road, a woods road in the southern part of
Minnewaska. During this outing, we will be looking and listening for the
arrival of migratory birds and year-round birds as we walk. The distance and
pace of the hike will depend on the presence of birds and may total up to three
miles or as little as a half a mile. Distractions by other natural curiosities,
such as plants, are welcomed and encouraged. This route has continuous uphill
sections of crushed stone and soil, which some may find challenging, but the
return trip will be all downhill. All participants should wear appropriate
footwear with good traction and bring sufficient food and water to sustain
themselves for the duration of the outing. Participants are also encouraged to
bring binoculars if they have them and wear bug spray. Meet at the
Aumick Road parking area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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