***CANCELLED*** Nations Road Fields & Farms Field Trip
Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United StatesWe will look for nesting bluebirds, Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrows as well as Eastern Meadowlarks, Bobolinks, and woodpeckers.
We will look for nesting bluebirds, Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrows as well as Eastern Meadowlarks, Bobolinks, and woodpeckers.
We'll be looking for breeding birds across a wide variety of habitats. Come learn about the 3rd New York State Breeding Bird Atlas and how to go atlassing and contribute data.
A trip to this unique place is by special permit from the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and will feature nesting birds. The mix of vegetation zones provides secluded nesting habitat for the usual western N.Y. species as well as those more characteristic of the Canadian zone such as Blue-headed Vireo, Hermit Thrush, Magnolia, Blackburnian, Black-and-white, Canada and Nashville Warblers.
The 100 acre privately owned Odonata Sanctuary, 20 Parrish Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472, is the former home of Joseph W. Taylor, who was a founder of the American Birding Association and president of Hawk Mountain Association.
Travel throughout the diverse landscapes of Northern Allegany County, 20 minutes south of Letchworth State Park. Grassland, woodland, pond and swampland species such as Prairie and Mourning Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds, Pied-billed Grebes, and maybe a bittern or two should be seen. This trip generally goes all day so we can see as much as possible!
Explore this expansive wetland for Virginia Rails and Wood Duck families. We’ve seen eagles on a reliable basis, Cliff Swallows and more.
Learn 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 1:00 p.m.
We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Expect to see herons, eagles and possibly falcons.
We’ll be looking for shorebirds, warblers, and other fall migrants along the river and lakeshore. At Charlotte Beach, we’ll look for gulls in many plumages and some shorebirds, too. At Turning Point Park, we will look for the usual suspects and fall migrants.
We’ll be looking for thrushes and other migrants. Durand can be surprising this time of year. This will be an easy 2-hour walk along paved roads.
We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Expect to see herons, eagles and possibly falcons.
We will look for sparrows in the brush and other migrating birds near the parking area, and then walk about 2 miles round trip on the Seneca Trail beside fields and in the woods along Trout Brook.