Beginner Trip: Nations Road
Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United StatesSharpen your skills on wintering hawks and Short-eared Owl. Other wintering birds such as Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, and Lapland Longspur are often present.
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Beginner Field Trips
Beginner Birder Trip: Irondequoit Bay, Lakeshore, and Genesee River Outlet
Irondequoit Bay Outlet 5000 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, United StatesIn open areas of water, we’ll look for some of the spectacular waterfowl that visit each winter, and with luck even see a few rarities!
Beginner Birder Trip: Mendon Ponds Park Songbird Trail
Mendon Ponds Park 95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls, NY, United StatesThis trip will be a leisurely winter walk featuring some very close looks at our winter passerines!
Beginner Birder Trip: Charlotte, Braddock Bay, and Lakeshore Fields
Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park, 4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesWarmer weather is on its way and with it, bird activity picks up. We’ll check water for ducks, fields for inland birds, and watch the skies for raptors as well.
Beginner Birder Trip: Owl Woods & Hawk Watch Site
Owl Woods 349 Manitou Beach Road, Rochester, NY, United StatesWe’ll look primarily for our smallest visiting owl, the Northern Saw-whet, which returns to this spot on a yearly basis. Long-eared Owl generally put in an appearance, too, although they’re quite shy and great at hiding.
Beginner Birder Trip: Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots
Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots 30 Long Pond Road, Greece, NY, United StatesLearn the basics of identifying our most colorful migrants on this trip, which will stop at several areas where these birds tend to congregate in spring.
Beginner Trip: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Seneca Falls, NY, United StatesLearn more about the fall migration of shorebirds in this nearby birding treasure. We’ll visit key spots you’ll want to revisit again and again! Meet in the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot at 2:00 p.m.
Beginner Trip: Charlotte & Badgerow Park
Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park, 4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesWe’ll be looking for shorebirds, warblers, and other fall migrants in Greece and environs. Badgerow Park is a small area that offers good vantage points along pleasant trails, with the occasional surprise rarity.
Beginner Trip: Nations Road
Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United StatesSharpen your skills on wintering hawks and Short-eared Owl. Other wintering birds such as Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, and Lapland Longspur are often present.
Beginner Birder Trip: Irondequoit Bay, Lakeshore, and Genesee River Outlet
Irondequoit Bay Outlet 5000 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, United StatesIn open areas of water, we’ll look for some of the spectacular waterfowl that visit each winter, and with luck even see a few rarities!
Beginner Birder Trip: Mendon Ponds Park Songbird Trail
Mendon Ponds Park 95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls, NY, United StatesThis trip will be a leisurely winter walk featuring some very close looks at our winter passerines! Bring some sunflower seeds and your camera!
Beginner Birder Trip: Charlotte, Braddock Bay, and Lakeshore Fields
Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park, 4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesWarmer weather is on its way and with it, bird activity picks up. We’ll check water for ducks, fields for inland birds, and watch the skies for raptors as well.
