Sunday, October 3, 8:30 am
Fall Colors at Lasdon Arboretum, Somers
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.
Friday, October 8 to Monday, October 11
Weekend Trip to Cornell Lab of Ornithology
and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
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.
Saturday, October 9, 9:00 am
Second Saturday Walks at Brinton Brook & Pruyn
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.
Sunday, October 10, 8:00 am
Long Island Sound Birding
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.
Sat & Sun , October 16 & 17, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Annual Bird Seed Sale Weekend
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!
Sunday, October 17, 12noon to 1:30 pm
The Forest in Fall: Pruyn Sanctuary
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
Saturday, October 30, 8:00 am
Fall Sparrows and More at Marshlands
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.
Sunday, November 7, 6:00 am from Milwood
Atlantic Coast Migration
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.
Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Saturday, November 13, 9:00 am
Second Saturday Walks at Brinton Brook & Pruyn
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.
Saturday, November 27, 7:00 am from Milwood
Hackensack Meadows/ Richard W. DeKorte Park
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.
Saturday, December 4 (optional extension to Sun, Dec 5)
Winter Weekend at Brigantine
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.
Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Saturday, December 11, 9:00 am
Second Saturday Walks at Brinton Brook & Pruyn
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.
Saturday, December 18, dawn to dusk
Peekskill Christmas Bird Count
National census of birds in various count circles. Contact our office for more information.
Sunday, December 26, dawn to dusk
Bronx-Westchester Christmas Bird Count
National census of birds in various count circles. Contact our office for more information.
Wednesday, December 29, 7:00 am from Millwood
Shawangunk National Wildlife Refuge
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.
Saturday, January 1, 9:00 am
New Year's Day Walk at Rockwood Hall
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!
Pre-registration required. Please call our office at 914-666-6503 or email us in advance to office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.
Sunday, January 2, dawn to dusk
Putnam Christmas Bird Count
National census of birds in various count circles. Contact our office for more information.
Saturday, January 8, 7:00 am
Croton Point for Eagles
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.
Saturday, January 8, 9:00 am
Second Saturday Walks at Brinton Brook & Pruyn
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.
Monday, January 17, 8:00 am from Millwood
Long Island Winter Ducks
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.
Sunday, January 30, 8:00 am from Millwood
Owl Prowl
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.