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Join us for a birding trip to the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Queens. We’re meeting at 8:30am at the Visitor’s Center at the refuge. Bring lunch, water and dress for the weather. Please call or email to pre-register and also to let us know if you are interested in carpooling with us from Millwood, leaving 7:30am. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
This year we will offer monthly walks at both of our largest
Travel with us to this famed Pennsylvania hawk sanctuary, the first place in the world to protect the fall migration of birds of prey. We expect to view good numbers of broad-winged hawks and other raptors. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Jointly sponsored with the Town of New Castle. Come explore Pinecliff Sanctuary in early fall. Registration will be through the Town of New Castle Recreation Department. Call 914-238-3909 or visit www.newcastle-ny.org Fee: $5/adults. Children free. Space limited to 25. Leader: Anne Swaim
Learn how to identify our native trees in fall colors and also after the leaves fall. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Travel with us to the Ithaca region for this special birding weekend including a behind-the-scenes tour at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology at Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary and great fall birding at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org for details on costs and transportation.
Join us for a walk at either one of our largest sanctuaries: Brinton Brook Sanctuary in Croton and Pruyn Sanctuary in Millwood. Come walk with us to record progress of seasons with photos and nature notes. An online journal on FaceBook will be updated with each walk. No pre-registration needed. Good for all ages. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe thunderstorm or road closures. Brinton leader: Michael Madias, Jr. Pruyn leader: TBD. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Come birding with us at two significant habitats along the Long Island Sound shoreline in Connecticut: Hammonasset Beach State Park and the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Our annual bulk delivery of high-quality bird seed behind New Castle Town Hall in Chappaqua. Pre-orders are best to ensure your choice. Our annual bird seed sale supports the local conservation work of Saw Mill River Audubon. For prices and pre-orders, visit www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/SeedSale Volunteers for the sale days most welcome! Come work alongside a fun group of people supporting local conservation. Call or email us for more details. Jobs for all energy levels!
Jointly sponsored with the Town of New Castle. Come explore Pruyn Sanctuary in early fall. Registration will be through the Town of New Castle Recreation Department. Call 914-238-3909 or visit www.newcastle-ny.org Fee: $5/adults. Children free. Space limited to 25. Leader: Anne Swaim
Marshlands Sanctuary in Rye and the nearby Edith Read Sanctuary both offer great fall birding of both winter arrivals among songbirds and waterfowl. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
The Atlantic Coast of Long Island offers a glimpse into the shoreline seabird and waterfowl migration as well as possibilities for late migrating land birds. Birding stops are expected to include Shinnecock and Jones Beach with other stops added or substituted depending on local reports.
Join us for a walk at either one of our largest sanctuaries: Brinton Brook Sanctuary in Croton and Pruyn Sanctuary in Millwood. Come walk with us to record progress of seasons with photos and nature notes. An online journal on FaceBook will be updated with each walk. No pre-registration needed. Good for all ages. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe thunderstorm or road closures. Brinton leader: Michael Madias, Jr. Pruyn leader: Anne Swaim. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Marsh harriers, American kestrels, winter sparrows and abundant waterfowl are all possibilities in the 2,000 acres of the Meadowlands in late November. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Thousands of snow geese and other wintering waterfowl may be seen at Forsythe (aka Brigantine) National Wildlife Refuge just north of Atlantic City. Join us for one or both days: come down Saturday morning and return Saturday night or stay over for additional birding on Sunday. Will include stop at Barnegat. Call or email for details on trip cost and transportation options.
Join us for a walk at either one of our largest sanctuaries: Brinton Brook Sanctuary in Croton and Pruyn Sanctuary in Millwood. Come walk with us to record progress of seasons with photos and nature notes. An online journal on FaceBook will be updated with each walk. No pre-registration needed. Good for all ages. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe thunderstorm or road closures. Brinton leader: Michael Madias, Jr. Pruyn leader: Anne Swaim. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
National census of birds in various count circles. Contact our office for more information.
National census of birds in various count circles. Contact our office for more information.
Add to your 2010 birding list with some excellent birding at this grassland habitat in Ulster County. This refuge was recently closed for habitat improvements. Come see the changes and enjoy a great day of winter birding. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Start off the year with an invigorating walk along the Hudson River shoreline at Rockwood Hall State Park. Eagle views are quite likely. Spotting scopes provided. Dress very warmly!
National census of birds in various count circles. Contact our office for more information.
Our annual tradition continues with this popular birding walk at Croton Point County Park led by Charlie Roberto. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Join us for a walk at either one of our largest sanctuaries: Brinton Brook Sanctuary in Croton or Pruyn Sanctuary in Millwood. Come walk with us to record progress of seasons with photos and nature notes. An online journal on FaceBook will be updated with each walk. No pre-registration needed. Good for all ages. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe thunderstorm or road closures. Brinton leader: Michael Madias, Jr. Pruyn leader: Anne Swaim. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
We plan to visit various locations along the Long Island shoreline for winter ducks. Locations will depend on current birding reports. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
We will visit various locations in the metro NYC area depending on local reports of daytime roosting owls. Carpooling available from Millwood or follow along with us in your own vehicle. Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org. ------------------------------------------------------------ September
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