Come help us count feeder birds! Online registration is now open for Project Feeder Watch volunteers this fall and winter at Croton Point Nature Center Weekends, November 13 to April 1 from 8:00 to 10:00am Volunteers needed in the nature center to count birds that visit the center's feeders. Come join us! Use the link below to register online.

 

F E B R U A R Y

Saturday, February 4, All Day
Hudson River EagleFest
Celebrate the bald eagle on the Hudson River with this all day festival along the Westchester County shoreline of the Hudson and based at Croton Point County Park. Coordinated by Teatown Lake Reservation. Croton Boat Ramp and George's Island warming tents sponsored by Saw Mill River Audubon. Visit www.teatown.org/eaglefest for details. Free and open to the public but some events will have a limit of participants and require pre-registration.

Saturday, February 11, 9:00 am
Second Saturday Walk
At Brinton Brook
This winter we are offering monthly walks at our largest sanctuary: Brinton Brook in Croton-on-Hudson. No pre-registration needed. Ages 6 and up. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe weather or road closures.

Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20
Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It's free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. Find out more:www.birdsource.org/gbbc

Saturday, Feb 18 to Monday, Feb 20
Weekend Birding: Cape Ann
Join us on this holiday weekend for a winter birding excursion to Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Co-sponsored with Bronx River-Sound Shore Audubon. Contact us ASAP if interested in trip details by calling our office (914) 666-6503 or emailing office@sawmillriveraudubon.org

Saturday, Feb 25, 9:00am
Field Trip: Birding at Tarrytown Lakes
Past year trips have seen a variety ofwintering ducks. Contact our office byphone (914.666.6503) or email office@sawmillriveraudubon.org to register and to be put on the trip list tobe contacted for alternate trip locations in case of ice coverage on the lakes.

M A R C H

Saturday, March 12, 9:00 am
Second Saturday Walk
At Brinton Brook
This winter we are offering monthly walks at our largest sanctuary: Brinton Brook in Croton-on-Hudson. No pre-registration needed. Ages 6 and up. Held regardless of weather except in cases of severe weather or road closures.

Wednesday, March 21, 7:30 pm
Public Program: Natural History of Jamaica Bay
This program, cosponsored by Teatown Lake Reservation, is a special presentation by Don Riepe,former naturalist and manager at the National Park Service's Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens. Don is New York Chapter Director of the American Littoral Society and is currently serving as the "Jamaica Bay Guardian." He is a prolific author and photographer. His work has appeared in many publications, including Audubon, The New York Times and National Wildlife. Don's program will feature his photos taken over a 25-year period and will include a discussion of the history and ecology of the Jamaica Bay Refuge as well as many stories about his experience as manager of this 9,000 acre urban preserve for wildlife. Follow up this program with a field trip to Jamaica Bay! See next event.

Sunday, March 24, 7:00 am
Field Trip: Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Join us on our birding field trip to this world-renowned wildlife refuge soclose to home. The Jamaica Bay preserve features 9,000 acres of protected estuary habitat in nearby New York City. Dress for the weather. Bring binocular, lunch and water. Spotting scopes will be shared. Call our office at (914) 666-6503 or email office@sawmillriveraudubon.org to register and inquire about carpooling or caravanning arrangements from Westchester.