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First Wednesday's Bird Walk
First Wednesday's Bird Walk
June 4, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Deans Bridge Road, Deans Bridge Rd, Somers, NY 10589, USA
Start the month with a BLUE-tiful birdwalk...
Join us for our First Wednesday’s Bird Walk to wing our way through local trails in variety of habitats including water, wetland, grassland, and woodland areas. This month, the spotlight will be on nesting birds, and Naturalist Tait Johansson will guide is in search of breeding Wood Duck, Belted Kingfisher, and Yellow-throated Vireo. At this time in prior years, we’ve also spied Double-crested Cormorant, Eastern Wood Pewee, Belted Kingfisher, and blue-hued beauties including Indigo Bunting, Great Blue Heron, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Blue-winged Warbler. Last June we saw 40+species... how many will you see this year?
Wednesday, June 4, 7:30-9:30am. Cost:Free. Level of Difficulty: Moderate (there is a steep incline on the trail). Please email Susan to register: info@befordaudubon.org
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Habitat Renewal Volunteer Session
Habitat Renewal Volunteer Session
June 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
Be a hero... help us improve bird habitat one plant at a time!
Do you have trouble discerning native, beneficial plants from pesky invasive species? Hone your skills with Bedford Audubon Board Member and Naturalist Steve Ricker for Habitat Renewal Day. Steve will start the session by sharing tips on telling the good from the bad, and then we’ll dig in to improve the rare shrub habitat that surrounds Bylane farm - this month, we’re tackling invasives around our greenhouse and stable. Tools and gloves will be provided, or you can bring your own (loppers and hand pruners are the most used tools). Plants with thorns, and poison ivy may be present.
Saturday, June 7, 11:00am-12:30pm. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Please
let us know you’re coming by emailing Susan at info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Field Trip to Bashakill Marsh & Shawangunk Grasslands
Field Trip to Bashakill Marsh & Shawangunk Grasslands
June 8, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area, Wurtsboro, NY 12790, USA
It’s a two-fer! Grab your binoculars and join Naturalist Tait Johansson to observe a diverse array of breeding birds across two contrasting habitats on his Field Trip to Bashakill Wildlife Management Area and Shawangunk Grasslands. Bashakill is home to one of the largest freshwater marshes in our area and supports Virginia Rail, bitterns, cuckoos, and many songbirds. In contrast, the open grasslands at Shawangunk are ideal for Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, and Grasshopper Sparrow. Don’t miss this beautiful day of birding!
Sunday, June 8, 7:30am-3:00pm. Cost: Free.Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Please email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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CANCELLED: Field Trip to Fahnestock State Park & Glynwood Farm
CANCELLED: Field Trip to Fahnestock State Park & Glynwood Farm
June 14, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fahnestock State Park, 1498 NY-301, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512, USA
THIS FIELD TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED RAIN.
Do you want the chance to spot the Ruffed Grouse – a gamebird that was so popular it led to conservation efforts starting in 1708 inNew York?
Come on a Field Trip to Fahnestock State Park, a deciduous and mixed forests that support a diverse group of forest-dependent bird species bird community, with Naturalist Tait Johansson. We hope to see some of the breeders in this area including Acadian Flycatcher, Purple Martin, Blackburnian Warbler, Canada Warbler, and of course, Ruffed Grouse!
Saturday, June 14, 7:30am-12:30pm. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Please email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org
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Public Lecture Series: Butterflies of the North East with Charlie Roberto
Public Lecture Series: Butterflies of the North East with Charlie Roberto
June 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is one of the most populous and highly visible species of butterfly here in the north east. Join us for our final Public Lecture before we take a summer break when we will be pleased to welcome Charlie Roberto to the Katonah Village Library to share his expertise and knowledge of the Swallowtail and the other butterflies local butterflies we might see in our yards over the summer. Learn about local butterflies and their life cycles, how to identify them, find them, population trends and what we can to help them.
Charlie lives in Croton-on-Hudson with his wife Cheryl, and was raised in Mahopac. He worked for the New York City Fire Department Halem Ladder Company 26 for 40 years, retiring as the senior captain (25yrs) in NYC. He was a compiler for the Putnam Christmas Bird count for 15-plus years and has participated in CBC’s since the mid-80s. He serves as an advisor to the Putnam and Saw Mill Audubon Societies, Fahnstock State Park and Croton Point Park. He is also on the board at Teatown and started a local chapter of the North American Butterfly Association and has been doing the Northern Westchester butterfly count for over 30 years.
No registration is required - all our welcome. Join us for refreshments in the Garden Room ahead of the presentation at 7:00pm.
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Third Thursday's Bird Walk
Third Thursday's Bird Walk
June 19, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Cross River Reservoir, New York, USA
What are the DAM birds up to this month?
Of course, we’re referring to the Cross RiverDam, which we’ll explore on our popular Third Thursday’s Bird Walk. NaturalistTait Johansson will help us seek out breeders including Cliff Swallow and Rough-winged Swallow, the dam’s own Common Ravens, Spotted Sandpiper, Blue-winged Warbler, Pine Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Eastern Towhee. This is a great introductory walk for those new to birding but is just as exciting for those with more birding experience.
Thursday, June 19, 7:30-9:30am. Cost:Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. Please email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org.
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Butterfly Workshop
Butterfly Workshop
June 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bedford Audubon Society, 35 Todd Rd, Katonah, NY 10536, USA
Is it a moth or a butterfly... or a skipper?
Skippersare a large family of small butterflies – they have furry bodies like moths but fly during the day and sit at rest like butterflies. Enroll in our Butterfly Workshop with Naturalist Tait Johansson to learn about skippers and so much more! Indoor instruction will include the natural history and identification of local butterflies followed by a walk in our native garden and surrounding sanctuary. We hope to see Red-spotted Purple, Great Spangled Fritillary, Mulberry Wing, Black Dash, and possibly Dion Skipper. Bring binoculars, close-focusing ones if you have them, and lunch if you would like. Need to borrow binoculars? Just ask when registering.
Saturday, June 21, 10:00am-1:00pm. Cost: $20 for members, $55 for non-members (this includes a year’s membership); fee includes take-home butterfly ID resources. Limited to eight participants. Purchase your ticket online or email Susan to pay by check: info@bedfordaudubon.org
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Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
June 27, 2025 - June 30, 2025 @
Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.
As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.
The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership). The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals.
Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, payment options, trip cancellation policy, and more.
*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
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Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
June 27, 2025 - June 30, 2025 @
Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.
As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.
The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership). The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals.
Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, payment options, trip cancellation policy, and more.
*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
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Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
June 27, 2025 - June 30, 2025 @
Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.
As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.
The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership). The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals.
Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, payment options, trip cancellation policy, and more.
*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
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Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
Adirondacks Summer Birding Weekend
June 27, 2025 - June 30, 2025 @
Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.
As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.
The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership). The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals.
Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, payment options, trip cancellation policy, and more.
*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
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