Bergen Swamp Field Trip
Bergen Swamp Hessenthaller Road, Bergen, NY, United StatesA trip to this unique place is by special permit from the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and will feature nesting birds.
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Finger Lakes National Forest Field Trip
Finger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest, Burdett, NY, United StatesThis 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 StatesThis 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.
Annual RBA Picnic – Rain or Shine!
Burroughs-Audubon Nature Club 301 Railroad Mills Road, Pittsford, NY, United StatesDon't miss the Annual RBA Picnic, held at the Burroughs-Audubon Nature Club in Victor, New York! Rain or Shine! Contact Wanda Thistle to make reservations and reserve your spot!
Nations Road Fields & Farms Field Trip
Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United StatesWe will look for nesting bluebirds, Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow, as well as meadowlarks, Bobolink, and maybe even a Red-headed Woodpecker.
RBA Young Birder Event: Mendon Ponds Park – Quaker Pond Trail
Mendon Ponds Park 95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls, NY, United StatesThe Quaker Pond Trail at Mendon Ponds Park is a 2.7-mile loop that circles a large marshy area and pond. We may pick up lingering migrants, but we’ll be especially on the alert for local nesting birds setting up territories.
High Acres Nature Area (HANA) Field Trip
High Acres Nature Area (HANA) 425 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, NY, United StatesOur 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 StatesThis 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 StatesThe 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 StatesTravel 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!
RBA Young Birder Event: Oatka Creek Park
Oatka Creek Park Quaker Road & Union Street, Garbutt, NY, United StatesWoods and meadow provide great habitat for nesting species such as Indigo Bunting, Eastern Towhee, Blue-winged Warbler and Field Sparrow. We’ll walk a trail that circulates through forest and field, looking for breeding birds.
Conesus Inlet State WMA Field Trip
Vitale Park Vitale Park, Big Tree Rd, NY, United StatesExplore 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.
