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  • Bergen Swamp Field Trip

    Bergen Swamp Hessenthaller Road, Bergen, NY, United States

    A trip to this unique place is by special permit from the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and will feature nesting birds.

  • Finger Lakes National Forest Field Trip

    Finger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest, Burdett, NY, United States

    This field trip is mainly a driving, “stop and go” 10 – 20 mile trip through a series of bird-rich habitats between the lower third of Seneca and Cayuga Lakes.

  • Letchworth State Park Field Trip

    Letchworth State Park Mt. Morris Dam Overlook, NY, United States

    This trip frequently boasts more birds than any other RBA field trip: of course, it gets an early start! We’ll look for birds not frequently seen on other trips, such as Acadian Flycatcher and Barred Owl.

  • Nations Road Fields & Farms Field Trip

    Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United States

    We will look for nesting bluebirds, Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow, as well as meadowlarks, Bobolink, and maybe even a Red-headed Woodpecker.

  • High Acres Nature Area (HANA) Field Trip

    High Acres Nature Area (HANA) 425 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, NY, United States

    Our approximately two mile walk will explore about 250 acres at HANA and include some wet spots requiring ankle high waterproof shoes or boots.

  • Ganondagan State Historic Site

    Ganondagan State Historic Site 1488 NY-444, Victor, NY, United States

    This trip has generated large species lists due to the many habitat types we will travel through. We will start near the long house and the meadowlark field and then head down a wide trail through woods, shrub land, wetland, and to an overlook in grassland.

  • Odonata Sanctuary

    Odonata Sanctuary 20 Parrish Road, Honeoye Falls, NY, United States

    The 100 acre privately owned Odonata Sanctuary, 20 Parrish Rd., 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.

  • Barnhart’s Camp and Keeney Swamp Field Trip

    Shop 'n Save - Nunda 9045 State Route 408, Nunda, NY, United States

    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, 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!

  • Conesus Inlet State WMA Field Trip

    Vitale Park Vitale Park, Big Tree Rd, NY, United States

    Explore this expansive wetland for Virginia Rail and Wood Duck families. We’ve seen eagles on a reliable basis, Red-headed Woodpecker, Cliff Swallow, and more.

  • Beginner Trip: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

    Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Seneca Falls, NY, United States

    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.

  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip

    Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Seneca Falls, NY, United States

    We’ll be looking for ducks and shorebirds in migration. Expect to see herons, eagles, and possibly falcons. Meet at Bushnell’s Basin Park & Ride at 10:30 a.m.

  • Beginner Trip: Charlotte & Badgerow Park

    Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park, 4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

    We’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.