Each winter between January and March, bald eagles from Canada and
northern New England fly south to the Croton and Hudson rivers to
feed on prey found in unfrozen rivers and reservoirs. Join us for
Teatown's annual event celebarating our national symbol's winter
return to the lower Hudson River! The multi-sited event will be
enriched by our collaboration with area Audubon chapters, the Eagle
Institute, NYS DEC, and local environmental organizations who will
help present an exciting and educational day. Live bird
demonstrations (eagles, hawks and owls) and educational programs at
Teatown, warming tents with bird experts with scopes at sites along
the river, area nature centers opening for the day.
Birds of Prey
Week
Braddock Bay Raptor Research
Hilton, NY Annually - the second week in April.
Braddock Bay Park is in Greece, on East Manitou Road, just north
of the Lake Ontario Parkway. The lodge is wheelchair
accessible with adjacent parking.
"Flyway by the Skyway III", Warbler Walk
Tifft Nature Preserve
1200 Fuhrmann Blvd.
Buffalo, NY Saturday, May 13, 2006
Celebrate the IMBD and the spring bird migration on the nature
trails at Tifft Nature Preserve and Times Beach Nature Preserve with
this guided birding tour. Meet at Tifft Nature Preserve and
our experienced bird enthusiast will lead you on Tifft's trails,
including Warbler Walk. Then, after a short drive to Times Beach,
participate in a guided birding opportunity along the shoreline of
Lake Erie. Both Tifft and Times have the distinction of nearly 200
bird species sightings yearly , many during peak migration times!
8:00 - 10:30 AM @ Tifft Nature Preserve - 10:45 - 11:45 AM @ Times
Beach Nature Preserve. Adults. Members $3; Non-members $4.
Pre-registration required.
Migratory birds are on the move, as they begin to wing their way
to northern breeding grounds. How many will stop to refuel or
stay to nest on your golf course? Find out and contribute to
Audubon International's official count during this year's North
American Birdwatching Open. During the 24-hour event, members of the
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and Audubon Signature Programs record
as many different bird species on their properties as they can to
provide a snapshot of bird activity at the height of bird migration.
Participants hail from golf courses, schools, and backyards
throughout the U.S. and Canada. Audubon International encourages
members to play an active role in conserving habitat for birds and
protecting overall environmental quality. The event has been held
yearly since 1998 and results are compiled by Audubon International.
We are excited to announce a change in the event this year to
encourage wider participation. We will once again hold the
"official" Birdwatching Open on International Migratory Bird Day,
Saturday, May 13, 2006. But in response to requests to better
reflect migration in the South and in Canada, we are also offering
additional Birdwatching Open dates on the second Saturday of the
month from March through May. Check the schedule on our website.
Birding
Weekends
Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa June 2 - 4 and October 20 - 22, 2006
Treat yourself to a luxurious weekend of birding amidst the rugged
beauty of the Adirondacks. Along with your group leader, scan the
dawn-lit krumholz barrens of Whiteface Mountain for the rare
Bicknell's Thrush, Yellow Bellied Flycatcher and Boreal Chickadee.
Revel in the majesty of Peregrine Falcons patrolling their ancient
territorial cliffs. Become immersed in the verdant depths of a boreal
riparian forest in search of Black Backed Woodpecker, Gray Jay and
the elusive Spruce Grouse.
Your tour will include the group leader and a full lunch. After
the tour, relax at the Mirror Lake Inn and then join your group for
dinner in The View to review the days' sightings. This package also
includes a Noonmark Room and breakfast for two each morning.
