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"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein


Field Trips/Events
"It is not enough to fight for the land;
it is even more important to enjoy it." - Edward Abbey
   
  February
Sunday, February 21, 9:00 AM – Point Lookout
Point LookoutLook 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.


   

March

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.

Woodcock Walk at Wick’s FarmDirections: 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.

 


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


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


Nocturnal Salamander Safari at West Hills County ParkFriday, 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.


 
April
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

 

 


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
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


  ABOUT THE FIELD TRIPS
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.
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.
Newcomers are most welcome. Binoculars and field guides are strongly advised, but leaders usually have some field guides to share.
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.
Directions to the site are published in the Killdeer and on our website. We urge you to save the directions.
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.
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.
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.
Rain or temperature below 20° F cancels.
For the health, safety and comfort of all field trip participants, please refrain from smoking or wearing perfumes or colognes on HOBAS field trips.