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.
A trip to this unique place is by special permit from the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and will feature nesting birds.
Don'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!
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.
This trip frequently boasts more birds than any other 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.
We will look for nesting bluebirds, Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow, as well as meadowlarks, Bobolink, and maybe even a Red-headed Woodpecker.
Our approximately 2 mile walk will explore about 250 acres at HANA and include some wet spots requiring ankle high waterproof shoes or boots.
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 Warbler, bluebirds, Pied-billed Grebe, and maybe a bittern or 2 should be seen: this trip generally goes all day so we can see as much as possible!
Early Morning Bird Watching and Picnic Join Amy Kahn (RBA) [...]
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.
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 2:00 p.m.
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, 10 a.m.
We’ll be looking for thrushes and other migrants. Durand can be surprising this time of year. Just when you thought the birding was quieting down, you run into a pocket of birds here that boggle the mind.