Putnam Highlands Audubon Society Bird Walks & Field Trips

PHAS resolves to provide a more regular schedule of programs, including bird walks, educational programs, field trips, and guest lectures.  These programs are intended to appeal to a wide range of interests and ability levels.  A monthly event that we hope will interest birders of all ability levels and those interested in the greater conservation mission of Audubon is a monthly walk at Constitution Marsh Audubon Marsh and Sanctuary in Garrison.

July 2010

Sunday, July 11 – 8:00 am– Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

            Monthly Bird Walk at Constitution Marsh

                        Meet at the Constitution Marsh nature center for a birding walk at the Center followed by a walk out to the boardwalk.  The walk to the boardwalk includes a moderately difficult hike up and over a short rocky ridge.  Leader: TBD

Sunday, July 11 – 10:00 am– PHAS Members and Guests Canoe Trip at Constitution Marsh

            Canoe Trip at Constitution Marsh

                        Meet at the Constitution Marsh nature center for an introduction to Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary followed by a guided canoe trip through Constitution Marsh.  Minimum age for participants is 7 years.  The canoe trip is being offered free of charge as a ‘Thank you’ to our membership.  Space is limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first come – first served basis.  Please RSVP to Charlie Wilkerson or other Constitution Marsh staff at 845-265-2601 by Friday, 9 July.  Leader: TBD

Saturday, July 24 – 10:00 am – Pruyn Sanctuary, Chappaqua (Saw Mill River Audubon)

            Summer Fliers at Pruyn Sanctuary

                        Come stroll through the garden, arboretum, and woodland trails of Pruyn Sanctuary to learn more about butterflies, dragonflies, hummingbirds and other birds that may be seen at high summer in the sanctuary.  Trip leaders: Trudy Battaly and Drew Panko.  Pre-registration required.  Please call or e-mail in advance.  Suggested donation $5/adults, children 12 and under are free.

August 2010

            River Day at Van Cortlandt Manor

                        River Day is a celebration of the Hudson River and its tributaries.  Take a boat ride and experience the river as it was in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.  Hands-on activities include fishing, hearth cooking, and brick making, plus modern boat building with several organizations.  Visitors can enjoy boating, music, picnic food, and storytelling.  In addition, there will be current day environmental and recreational activities.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase.  For more details, visit Historic Hudson Valley at www.hudsonvalley.org.

Sunday, August 15 – 8:00 am – Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

            Monthly Bird Walk at Constitution Marsh

                        Meet at the Constitution Marsh nature center for a birding walk at the center followed by a walk out to the boardwalk.  The walk to the boardwalk includes a moderately difficult hike up and over a short rocky ridge.  Leader: TBD

For other events sponsored by PHAS and neighboring Audubon chapters:

Putnam Highland Audubon Society: http://www.putnamhighlandsaudubon.org/

Bedford Audubon Society: http://www.bedfordaudubon.org/events.html

Rockland Audubon Society: http://www.rocklandaudubon.org/

Saw Mill River Audubon Society: http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/

Orange County Audubon Society: http://www.orangecountynyaudubon.com/trips.asp

Dutchess County Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club: http://www.watermanbirdclub.org/

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