Sunday March 30th 2008 at 7:00 PM
Highland Lakes State Park
18 people joined us to see and hear the Woodcocks.
Meet at the parking area om Tamms Rd. To get to Tamms road take rte 211 east from Middletown, turn left on Goshen Turnpike, turn right on Scotchtown-Collabar Road. Tamms Rd will be on the right. Drive until you see the parking lot with large rocks.
Leader: Kelly. 845-744-6047.
Sunday April 6th, 2008 at 9:00 AM
First Sunday at 6 1/2 Station Road
We saw Eastern Bluebird, Killdeer, Canada Goose, Song Sparrow, Tree Sparrow, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Turkey Vulture, Robin, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Black Duck, Green-winged Teal, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Ring-necked Duck, Northern Shoveler, Wood Duck, Mute Swan, Pied-billed Grebe, Tree Swallow, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Phoebe, Northern Mockingbird, Starling, Ring-billed Gull
Meet at the Heritage Trail on 6 1/2 Station Rd. 6 1/2 Station Road is between Exit 122A on Route 17 and route 17M
Leader: Scott. Call 845-744-6047 with questions.
Sunday April 27th 8:00 AM
Stewart State Forest .
Robin, Blue Jay, Brown-headed Cowbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, American Goldfinch, American Crow, Red-tailed Hawk, Great Blue Heron, White-throated Sparrow. Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, House Wren, Eastern Towhee, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Ovenbird, Black & White Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Osprey (seen overhead on 17K just as we left Barron Rd).
Meet at Barron Road north. To get there take 17K from Montgomery toward Newburgh (not far past the Berea School) turn on Barron Rd on the right) Continue past Rte 84.
Leader: Kelly. 845-744-6047.
Sunday May 4th, 2008 at 7:30 AM
First Sunday at 6 1/2 Station Road
We are going to Doodletown - come with us.
Sunday May 4th 2008 at 7:30 AM
Doodletown (Rockland County)
Doodletown:
Mallard, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Belted Kingfisher, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Yellow-throated Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Blue-winged Warbler, Northern Parula, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Palm Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, Black & White Warbler, American Redstart, Louisana Waterthrush, Common Yellowthroat, Hooded Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Northern Cardinal, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, E Towhee, Chipping Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, Brown-headed Cowbird, Baltimore Oriole
Purple Finch, American Goldfinch,
Additional birds picked up at Iona Island Wildlife Sanctuary: Pileated Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Eastern Bluebird,
Greater Yellowlegs, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Northern Mockingbird, Yellow Warbler, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird
Meet at the Park and Ride in Goshen on Matthews St at exit 124 in Goshen. (Friendly's) Then we will car pool to Doodletown. There is a short steep climb at the beginning of the trail but after that it is level. Wear sturdy shoes.
Leader: Greg. 845-744-6047.
Sunday May 18th 2008 at 8:00 AM
Basha Kill in Sullivan County
Migrants especially warblers.
Meet on Haven Road. From exit 113 on Rte 17 head toward Port Jervis. Go past the New York sign and the first Giovanni's sign to Haven Road. Meet in the first parking lot before the water.
Leader: Scott. 845-744-6047 for info.
Saturday May 24th 2008 at 4:30 PM
Glenmere, Lake Florida, Stroller Friendly, eveyone invited
Join us to hear the Cricket frogs. This trip is set up for parents, grandparents and children - even stroller age.
Meet at the Village of Florida park on Glenmere Rd
Leader: Kathleen. 845-548-2720.
Sunday May 25th 7:30 AM
Oil City Rd Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge.
Water birds and whatever we see walking the loop.
We will meet on Oil City Road at the viewing platform. Go to Pine Island (Jolly Onion Restaurant) Tale Rte 1 west and bear left onto Liberty Corner Road. Turn right on Oil City road after several miles. The refuge is on the left.
Leader: Scott and or Kelly. For info call 845-744-6047.
Sunday June 1st 2008 at 7:30 AM
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge.
Meadow larks, bobolinks, sparrows and other grassland birds
Meet at the Park.From Montgomery cross Wallkill River, take Albany Post road across Rte 52, go to the 4 way stop with barn on left and house on right. Turn left, go to the topof the very steep hill and turn left. Go past Blue Chip Horse Farm to the big sign for the refuge. It may be very hot bring water and come prepared for no shade.
Leader: Lynn. 845-744-6047.
Sunday June 1st 2008 at 7:30 AM
First Sunday at 6 1/2 Station Road
We are going to Shawangunk Grasslands - come with us.
Saturday June 7th 2008 at 10:00 AM
Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road, Stroller Friendly, eveyone invited
Join us to watch for wandering Snapping Turtles, our state reptile, looking for places to nest as we walk along the Heritage Trail. We will search for butterflies and dragonflies. Bring your butterfly nets, field guides, and binoculars or borrow ours.This trip is set up for parents, grandparents and children - especially stroller age.
Meet at the parking area opposite the power lines on 6 1/2 Station Rd. 6 1/2 Station Road is between Exit 122A on Route 17 and route 17M in Goshen
Leader: Kathleen. 845-548-2720.
Sunday June 8th 7:30 AM
Hickcock State Multiple Use Area Sullivan County.
This is a new field trip. We will drive, walk, drive, and walk, etc.
Meet near Port Jervis at the Shop Rite (New Jersey really) Rte 84 toward PA to exit 1. Turn left at end of exit and left again at the bottom of the hill. Go past the gas station and the Shop Rite will be on the left. Park at the edge of the parking lot. Look for people looking for you. We can car pool from there.
Leader: Scott. 845-744-6047.
Sunday June 22th 7:30 AM
Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area Sullivan County.
We saw lots of warblers last time we make this trip. Wear sturdy shoes. This is walking through the woods on a trail.
Meet at the Park and Ride at Exit 113 on Rte 17. We will car pool from here if you wish.
Leader: Scott. 845-744-6047.
Sunday June 29th 7:30 AM
Benedict Farm (back in Orange County).
Meadow larks, bluebirds etc.
Meet at the Park on Rte 17K. From Montgomery cross the Wallkill and head west. The park will be on the left with a big sign saying Town of Montgomery Park. There are also two silos.
Leader: Kelly. 845-744-6047.
Sunday July 6th, 2008
NO First Sunday at 6 1/2 Station Road
Sunday August 3rd, 2008
NO First Sunday at 6 1/2 Station Road
Sunday September 7th, 2008
First Sunday at 6 1/2 Station Road see the Orange Owl.
