Mendon Ponds Park has mixed woods, fields, and bird feeders.  Birds possible here include; chickadees, nuthatches, sparrows, cardinals, titmice, finches, and woodpeckers.  We will meet in the parking lot of Wild Wings and the Nature Center on Pond Road.  Bring binoculars and a camera.  Sunflower seed will be provided.  Trails are mostly flat with some easy hills.  Bathrooms are available inside the Nature Center.

Note:  Trips will go forward rain or shine unless there is a travel advisory.  Wear sturdy shoes/boots and dress for the weather.  Bring binoculars.  Extra binoculars will be available to borrow.  A spotting scope will be available for up close looks at birds thanks to a very generous donor!

Any questions call (518)256-9147 or email Neal Reilly 

RBA Field Trip Guidelines

All field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds, flu, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well, please stay home. Please carpool when possible!

Waive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. You further release, absolve, hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association, Inc. and all individually named organizers, leaders, and participants of the event. In case of injury, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers, leaders, and participants.

Photo/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described, upon arrival at the trip, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise, by attending this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above, with or without your name, and for any lawful purpose including, for example, such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.