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Central Westchester Audubon Society
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Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Purchase,
Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester and White Plains
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P.O.
Box 359, White Plains, NY 10602
email: cwas@centralwestchesteraudubon.org |
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Larry describes himself as a "dyed-in-the-wool birder" who has embraced the study of odonates (damselflies and dragonflies). After the birds have settled down for the day, the odonates take to the air. This illustrated PowerPoint presentation will introduce you to their wonderful world. It will include basic odonate biology, an overview of odonate families and an introduction to the NYS Damselfly and Dragonfly Survey, and how you can become involved in this extremely rewarding project. Larry is the Assistant Warden/Educator for three upstate New York Audubon sanctuaries: Rheinstrom Hill, Buttercup Farm, and RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries. Prior to his employment at Audubon, Larry was a professional musician, traveling the US, Europe and Western Caribbean. While traveling and pursuing his musical endeavors, he always made time for birding and experiencing the marvels of nature. Come and see for yourself these delicate and beautiful creatures. This program is co-sponsored with Bronx River/Sound Shore Audubon. Wednesday Warbler Walks in May (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, rain or shine) Hosted by Rye Nature Center, co-sponsored by CWAS. The Nature Center will open at 7:45 for coffee and tea. The walks will start promptly at 8 AM. Leader: Hank Weber. Loaner binoculars available. Rye Nature Center is a hot spot for warblers and the walk is easy. Saturday, May 10,
Birdathon. Saturday, May 10, 7 AM. Our first stop will be Forest Park in Queens where the air will be full of bird song. If things go as planned, the famed "water hole" will provide us with some spectacular warbler sightings, and along the paths we should tally several other migrants and residents. We will leave Forest Park around 11:30 and head for Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge where we will have lunch. We will then bird the West Pond, where we should find ducks and shore birds, and the gardens for more warblers and other passerines, ending around 4 PM to tally our species count. You should bring binoculars, a lunch and, most important, water for the Forest Park segment of the trip. It is always a good idea to dress in layers. Jamaica Bay has a new center with bathroom facilities and water. We would like to emphasize that beginners are encouraged to take part and are most welcome. The experienced birders in our midst are eager to share their knowledge and get you "hooked" on birding. By the way, if you don't wish to bird the whole day, you can choose either the Forest Park portion or Jamaica Bay. If you wish to join us at Jamaica Bay, you should arrange to be there between 11:30 and noon. Sunday, May 18, Doodletown Rd. Meet 8 AM at Doodletown Rd. This is a hotspot for migrating songbirds. We should see a variety of warblers, flycatchers, indigo buntings, orioles, and perhaps cuckoos. The trail is a bit steep and rocky at the beginning, so sturdy shoes are a good idea. No facilities. Be sure to bring water. Co-sponsored with Bronx River/Sound Shore Audubon. Saturday, June 28,
9AM, Muscoot Farm. Butterflies and Birds. Meet at the Farm.
Sponsored by Hudson River Audubon. Leader: Mike Bochnik. Bird Walks
and Other Nature Programs Around the County Check www.westchestergov.com for many more listings or pick up a booklet from any one of the nature centers. Events Sponsored by Our Other Local Audubon Chapters Bedford
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