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Upcoming Programs

Program - The Artic - Andy and Jane Cahn, Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 PM Eastchester Public Library, 11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester, NY

Field Trips

Birdathon – Saturday, May 18. Our first stop will be Forest Park in Queens followed by a visit to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. We will search for spectacular warbler sightings and should tally several other migrants and residents. Beginners are welcome; we'll help you find and identify the birds. Meet at 7AM at Education House, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, for carpooling. Bring lunch and water. Contact Jeanne Alpert at jsalpert@outlook.com or 914-946-1780 for questions.

May 19, Sunday- Doodletown Road - Meet at 8:00 am at Doodletown Road. Best place to see Cerulean Warblers nesting and other migrants.

June 7-9 Adirondack Weekend trip - We will try to see many of the northern forest birds such as Boreal Chickadee, Black-backed Woodpecker and Gray Jays.

Spring Bird Walks at Marshlands Conservancy

220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY. Bring binoculars and meet at the Visitors Center. Beginners welcome. For more information see marshlandsconservancy.com or call 914-835-4466.

May 18, Saturday - Migratory Observation, 7:30 a.m. - The second wave of warblers and other active birds should be here. Their songs will mesmerize you and their movements will overpower you.

May 26, Sunday - One With the Warblers, 7:30 a.m. - The last wave of these active migrants, the habitats of Marshlands will overwhelm you with bird songs and calls of many of our feathered visitors.

June 8, Saturday - Final Bird Migration Observation, 7:30 a.m. - Any of the warblers still around, along with vireos and other birds too.

June 16, Sunday - One For the Waders, 1 p.m. - The naturalist will lead you to our beautiful salt marsh to capture the beauty of herons, egrets and other shorebirds during mid tide.