High Acres Nature Area Field Trip

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

Over 130 bird species have been observed at HANA including more than 70 that nest in the diverse habitats found there. During this field trip we expect to see at least 40 species returning to nest or on their way to northern nesting grounds.

Highland Park Field Trip

Highland Park Reservoir Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

We'll be looking for spring migrants and lovely flora. This walk would be gorgeous even without the birds, but it does have birds in abundance!

Beginner Birder Trip: Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots

Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots 30 Long Pond Road, Greece, NY, United States

The shoreline of Lake Ontario is a haven for migrating warblers and other passerines. We’ll look for those early warblers, such as Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers, to whet our appetites for the weeks to come.

RBA Young Birder Event: Owl Woods & North Marina

Owl Woods 349 Manitou Beach Road, Rochester, NY, United States

April is a great time for migrating raptors and passerines, and we’ll take advantage of the timing by taking a walk through the Owl Woods.

Braddock Bay Hawk Lookout Field Trip

Braddock Bay Park 199 East Manitou Road, Greece, NY, United States

This trip is for the spring hawk flight and migrating songbirds. This is a joint trip with the Buffalo Ornithological Society.

Cobbs Hill Park Field Trip

Cobbs Hill Park Culver Road and Norris Drive, Rochester, NY, United States

With spring in full swing, come to one of Rochester's best kept birding secrets: Cobbs Hill Park's Washington Grove. Colorful warblers and other spring migrants arrive in masses to this urban oasis of tall stately trees.

Warbler Wednesdays

Lucien Morin Park 1135 Empire Boulevard, Webster, NY, United States

Whether you're a new or aspiring birder who wants help finding and identifying the most colorful birds of spring, or an experienced birder who is looking for a quick trip on the way home from work, Warbler Wednesdays are a perfect respite for busy people.

Taylor Marsh Field Trip

Taylor Marsh Allens Hill Road & Nighan Hill Road, Honeoye, NY, United States

Taylor Marsh is a preserve owned by the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and located in Ontario County north of Honeoye Lake. It is best known for marsh birds, including both local bittern and Virginia Rail. However, the star attraction is the 2-3 Sandhill Cranes that have been present in this area all year around for many years.

Four Mile Creek Preserve, Webster, NY Field Trip

Four Mile Creek Preserve Phillips & Lake Road, Webster, NY, United States

We will meet at 8:00 a.m. in the preserve parking lot at the SE corner of Lake Rd. and Phillips Rd. in Webster. We will look for early spring migrants along the hiking trails.

Ontario Pathways Field Trip

Ontario Pathways 2011-2077 New York 96, Clifton Springs, NY, United States

We’ll look for warblers and other spring migrants along this level, rails-to-trails pathway in Ontario County. This well-maintained trail is an established favorite for wildlife viewing and scenic views.

May: Eli J. Knapp, PhD – “Birds Become Stories”

The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY, United States

Some spectacular birds turn the people who see them into birders. Others have a power even beyond that.

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