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"It is not enough to
fight for the land;
it is even more important to enjoy it." - Edward
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Sunday, February 21, 9:00 AM – Point Lookout
 Look for loons, grebes and Harlequin ducks which
are usually seen on Long Island only at Point
Lookout. Directions:
Take the Meadowbrook Parkway to the Loop Parkway.
At the end of the Loop Pkway turn left. Go to the
end of the road. Park anywhere near the entrance to
the Park. We’ll meet by the gate to the Park.
Leaders: Blair Broughton. Call
516-802-5356 to register.
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March |
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Saturday March 13 (rain date Sunday, March 14) at 6:00 PM and 14 at 7:00 PM – Woodcock Walk at Wick’s Farm
Meet at the building opposite White Post Farm’s
parking area on Pulaski Road. The leader will
guide birders into the area of Wick’s Farm where
Woodcocks have been seen displaying around
mid-March. The displays occur at dusk. Bring a
flashlight to light your way back to the road.
 Directions:
From the east, take Pulaski Road. west passed
Oakwood Road in Huntington. From the west, take
Woodbury Road toward Huntington. When Woodbury
Road veers to the left after the Cold Spring Harbor
RR Station stay straight. That becomes Pulaski Road. White Post Farms is about 1/4 mile from there.
Leaders: Stella Miller and Vinny
Pellegrino. Call 516-695-0763 to register.
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Sunday March 14 1:00 – 3:00 PM -
ANNUAL TURTLE COUNT AT CLARK BOTANIC GARDENS - FOR
FAMILIES!
 Come
join in at Clark Gardens, Albertson, Town of North
Hempstead, for the ongoing turtle counts. After 7
years of counting turtles, March 2010 should be
interesting. Non native Red Eared Slider turtles as
well as native Painted turtles and Snapping turtles
should be observed. They often interact in the three
ponds with Goldfish, Mosquito fish, Frogs, Toads and
interesting snails, aquatic insects, algae and
plants. Field observations will be recorded on data
sheets. Bring binoculars and, as always, be prepared
to get extremely wet, cold, muddy, smelly , slimy
and dirty. There will be the usual " TURTLE RACE" at
the end as they scramble down to the water to "GO
FORTH AND MULTIPLY". We will also do some bird
watching at Clark Gardens, if time permits.
Leader: Peter Warny 516-682-5977 (Stella
Miller) to register
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Sunday March 21 9:00 AM Shu
Swamp/Sagamore Hill Beach
 An
early spring walk in small, but different habitats
in close proximity to Northern Oyster Bay. Starting
at Shu Swamp we will search for Wood Ducks and Rusty
Blackbirds while observing skunk cabbage and any
spring ephemerals that may be blooming. At Sagamore
Hill, we'll walk the trail from the Old Orchard
Museum to the beach on Cold Spring Harbor.
Leader: Blair Broughton – 516-802-5356
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 Friday, March 26, 7:30 PM – Nocturnal Salamander Safari at West Hills County Park
We will look and listen for spring peepers and wood
frogs and look for spotted salamanders. The walk
will be preceded by a brief talk about amphibians
native to Long Island. Rain cancels. Will meet at
the gate on Reservoir Road adjacent to its
intersection with Ridge Drive and then walk into the
county park. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes you
don't mind getting wet.Directions:
From Rt 25, take West Hills Road south about 8/10 of
a mile to Reservoir Road. Make a right onto
Reservoir Road. Pull over to the side of Reservoir
Road just past its intersection with Ridge Drive,
which is on the left, inside the gate to the park.
Leader: John Turner. Call
516-695-0763 to register.
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April |
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Sunday April 4, 9:00 AM Jones
Beach, West End 2
 Look
for early migrants including Oystercatcher,
Black-crowned Night Heron, Piping Plover, Egrets,
Kinglets, Warblers, and sparrows. Directions: take
either the Meadowbrook Parkway or Wantagh Parkway to
Ocean Parkway . Follow signs for the Coast Guard
Station at the West End of Jones Beach. Meet at the
parking lot by the restrooms.
Leader: Blair Broughton: 802-5356
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Sunday April 18 9:00 AM Prospect
Park
A designated IBA where
over 240 species of birds have been reported and we
will see lots of them as the early migrants return.
We will meet at the Prospect Park Audubon Center,
Audubon's first urban center. You can take an
electric boat ride if you like.
Directions: Take Northern State/GCP to Jackie
Robinson Parkway. Exit at Bushwick Ave. and the turn
left on Eastern Pkwy and stay on until Grand Army
Plaza. Go around Plaza onto Flatbush Ave. (the
Brooklyn Public Library will be on your left and the
Park on your right). After you pass the Zoo and
Lefferts Historic House on your right, make a right
hand turn at the traffic light at Ocean Ave. Follow
Ocean Ave to the next major intersection which is
Ocean and Parkside Aves. Make a sharp right into the
Park. Proceed slowly on the Park Drive to the
flashing light where you make a left into the
Wollman Rink parking lot (If it is not open, you
have to park on the street). Follow signs to Audubon
Center, a 5 minute walk from parking lot.
Leader: Blair Broughton: 802-5356
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Sunday April 25th 8:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park.
 Hempstead
Lake State Park is an IBA that supports large
numbers of flycatchers, warblers, tanagers and a mix
of other birds from mid April to late May. We hope
to observe some early spring migrants today. Please
note there is a $6 per car fee.
Directions: Southern State Parkway West to
Exit 18 (Eagle Avenue) and proceed south to the
second parking lot. When you pass the booth, make
left and proceed to that parking lot.
Leaders: Stella Miller and Brendan Fogarty.
Call 516-695-0763 to register
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ABOUT THE
FIELD TRIPS |
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Field Trips
organized by Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon are free, unless
otherwise specified, and open to the public.
However, some special activities may be open only to
Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon members.
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Outdoor
activities such as birding and hiking with a group
are a wonderful way to share your interests with
like-minded people to learn more about nature, and
to enjoy many preserves and natural areas.
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Newcomers are
most welcome. Binoculars and field guides are
strongly advised, but leaders usually have some
field guides to share.
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Field trips
usually begin between 8 and 9AM at the site and end
around noon or 12:30 unless otherwise specified.
During spring migration, some field trips may begin
earlier. That will be clear in the trip
announcement.
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Directions to
the site are published in the Killdeer and on our
website. We urge you to save the directions.
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Carpooling is
possible, gas and tolls are shared. Contact the trip
leader for details. The trip leader is not
responsible for arranging carpools, just giving you
names of others who are interested in carpooling.
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Registration
is necessary. Call the trip leader by 9:00 PM on
Thursday for a Saturday trip and by 9:00 PM Friday
for a Sunday trip. Be sure to leave your phone
number. You may participate if you didn’t register,
but we will not be able to notify you of any changes
or cancellations without your phone number.
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Dress for the
weather realizing you’ll be outdoors for long
periods of time. Bring water, proper footwear,
snacks and if the trip is for a full day, bring a
bag lunch.
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Rain or temperature below 20° F
cancels.
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For the
health, safety and comfort of all field trip
participants, please refrain from smoking or wearing
perfumes or colognes on HOBAS field trips. |
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