Orange County Audubon Society

Summer Birds & Their Food Chains
2024-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Join OCAS Board member and biologist Walter Jahn for a presentation on summer birds and their food chains on Monday, 6/17 from 5:30 to 6:30 in the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 017 (Middletown campus) or at the following Zoom link:https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244
Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center in Middletown NY

Spring Birds Presentation
2024-06-09 14:30 - 15:30 | NY
Join OCAS Board member Walter Jahn for a SPRING BIRDS PRESENTATION 6/9 at 2:30 PM at Mamakating Environmental Education Center or online at zoom link:https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Nature Walk at the Bashakill
2024-06-08 11:00 - 12:30 | NY
Join OCAS Board member Walter Jahn as he leads a nature walk at the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area.
After checking on the developments at the bald eagle nest, we will look for late spring birds and other wildlife along the Bashakill.

All are welcome; registration is not necessary.

Click here for a map of the Bashakill Boat Launch

Field Trip to see Bobolinks at Knapp's View
2024-06-01 09:00 - 10:30 | NY
Join OCAS Board member Diane Tuttle as she leads a field trip to see the bobolinks at Knapp’s View in Chester NY.
Register at info@orangecountynyaudubon.org
Click here for a map of Knapp’s View

6 1/2 Station Sanctuary Watch
2024-05-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-05-21 17:00 - 18:30 | NY
Sanctuary Steward Dr. Walter Jahn will be stationed with a spotting scope near the benches along the Heritage Trail which look out over the 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary wetland (about half a mile from the trail intersection with 6 1/2 Station Road on the Goshen side) between 5 & 6:30pm on Tuesday, 5/21 and Tuesday, 5/28. If you happen to be out for an evening jog, stroll or bike ride, stop by to look at what birds are visible through the spotting scope, look at pictures of birds seen at the sanctuary, or ask any bird questions you have! Feel free to bring friends who might be interested in joining Audubon!

Spring Bird Walk at AOOA Farm
2024-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | NY
Join Orange County Audubon Society board member Dr. Walter Jahn for a spring bird walk at All One One All (AOOA). Come observe and identify the many species of birds at the farm!

Feel free to bring your own binoculars, if you have them!

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable, close-toed shoes for walking around the farm.

Event is free, but please register in advance on Eventbrite! Click here to register on Eventbrite

Pop Up Field Trip
2024-05-25 08:00 - 09:30 | NY
Join Diane Tuttle for a Pop-Up Field Trip – Looking for Warblers!
Saturday, 5/25 at 8:00am at Ironwood Dr, Tuxedo Park. Meet at end of road.
Click here for a map of Ironwood Drive, Tuxedo Park NY

Presentation on Spring Wildlife
2024-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | NY
From colorful warblers to frog songs to diverse spring flowers, spring is such a wonderful time to be observing the natural world around us! Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 017, or via Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/94439196244

Return of the Swallows at Mountain Lake Park
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
Event: Return of the Swallows at Mountain Lake Park (plus many other birds to see)
When: Saturday May 18th, 9am to 11am
Where: Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, NY 10990
Meet: In the parking area near the entrance to the park.
Leader: Local Warwick birder Rich VanTieghem
– Bring Binoculars if you have them, and shoes suitable for wet/muddy conditions
– We will walk on paved paths and perhaps some grassy areas near “Seymour’s Pond” at MLP.
Overview: Mountain Lake Park has long been home to breeding colonies of 3 species of Swallows, with hundreds of Swallows in residence each Spring and Summer. We expect to see many mud nests that have been built and occupied by Cliff Swallows (the same bird species made famous at San Juan Capistrano in California). In addition, Tree Swallows and Barn Swallows breed at the park. These birds (plus potential visits from additional Swallow species) typically put on an aerial show over the pond each morning as they seek flying insects to feed to their young. Over 75 species of birds have been seen or heard at Mountain Lake Park, so we hope to find many additional birds during this event, such as Eastern Bluebird, Wood Duck, Belted Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron, maybe an American Eagle and more.

Mirating Warblers and Other Songbirds
2024-05-18 07:00 - 08:30 | NY
Ironwood Road, Sterling Forest

May is the height of spring migration for many birds and Ironwood road is a great place to see them! Warblers and others can be found in the mixture of forest and shrubs, including a breeding population of Golden-winged Warblers. Open trails but some hills.

Ironwood Drive is off of Long Meadow Road, south of Rt 17A. Meet at the loop at the end of the road.

Led by James Van Gelder-845- 907- 5470 (please note new cell number). Register at info@orangecountynyaudubon.org

Nature Walk at 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary
2024-05-13 17:00 - 18:30 | NY
Join biologist and OCAS board member Dr. Walter Jahn as he leads a nature walk at the 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary.
Meet at the 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary kiosk.

Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org for more information.

Mother's Day Bird Walk at the Bashakill
2024-05-12 13:00 - 14:30 | NY
Mother’s Day Bird Walk at the Bashakill, leaving 1pm from the boat launch across from Bashakill Winery. Come check out mother bald eagles and any other mother birds we can find!

Nature Walk at Heritage Trail & 6 1/2 Station Road
2024-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 | NY
Join biologist and OCAS board member Dr. Walter Jahn as he leads a nature walk along the Heritage Trail.
Park at the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road in Goshen, NY.

Email info@orangecountynyaudubon.org for more information.

The Evolution of Birds
2024-04-29 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join OCAS board member Walter Jahn as he discusses the amazing story of the 150 million years of gradual change resulting in the modern diversity of birds
Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center Rm 010, or via the following Zoom link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/92222084084
Click here for a map of the Rowley Center

Spring Migration & General Nature Walk at Bashakill
2024-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Join OCAS board member Walter Jahn as he leads a nature walk to look for migrating spring birds. We will meet at the boat launch parking area (across the road from Bashakill Vineyards, 1131 South Road, Wurtsboro). After looking at what activity we can see at the bald eagle nest, we will walk west towards Otisville as we look for migrating spring birds and other wildlife.
Click here for a map of the Bashakill Wildlife Refuge Boat Launch

Spring Migration & General Nature Walk at Heritage Trail
2024-04-16 17:00 - 18:00 | NY
Join OCAS board member Walter Jahn as he leads a nature walk to look for migrating spring birds.
Click here for a map of the point where the Heritage Trail meets 6 1/2 Station Road just off Route 17M.
We will be walking east on the Heritage Trail from the crossing toward the Audubon Sanctuary and Goshen.

The Bald Eagle: the national symbol nesting near you
2024-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Join OCAS board member Walter Jahn as he discusses the features and life history of the bald eagle as this once endangered icon nests near you.
Participants may join in person at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center, 762 South Rd, Wurtsboro NY, or via Zoom at:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/92222084084
Click here for map of MEEC

The Bald Eagle: the national symbol nesting near you
2024-03-25 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and Orange County Audubon Society board member, as he speaks about the bald eagle.
Participants may join in person at the Rowley Center room 010 on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/92222084084

Woodcock Walk
2024-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
Meet at the parking area (directions below) at 7:00 pm. Bring a flashlight for use on the way out. Wear sturdy shoes for a short downhill walk.
American Woodcock courtship takes place at dusk. The males can be heard making a nasal “peent” call. A little shuffling dance can sometimes be seen. Then, they launch upwards in a spiraling flight into the darkness, circle a bit, and return to earth.
Led by Jim Van Gelder.
Space is limited. To make your reservation for the trip, email us at info@orangecountynyaudubon.org
Directions: From Middletown (Rt 211E); to left on Goshen Tpk (Rt 101); to right on Scotchtown/Collabar Rd (Rt 47); to a right on Tamms Rd (opposite King Rd). Go up hill on Tamms Rd and the parking lot is on the right side around the curve in the road.
Questions? Call 845-360-0508 / info@orangecountynyaudubon.org

If you need to get in touch with trip leader, Jim Van Gelder, his # is: 845-324-0838

Bird Walk at Heritage Trail on 6 1/2 Station Road
2024-03-13 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he leads a bird walk along the Heritage Trail. No registration necessary. All are welcome!
Click here for a map of the Heritage Trail at 6 1/2 Station Road

Bird Walk at Liberty Loop
2024-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and OCAS board member, as he leads a bird walk around Liberty Loop. No registration necessary. All are welcome!
Click here for map of Liberty Loop.

Ducks, Geese & Swans: their migrations and love lives
2024-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join Dr. Walter Jahn, biologist and Orange County Audubon Society board member, as he speaks about spring migration of ducks, geese and swans.
Participants may attend in person in Rowley Center room 010 on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/92222084084

Pop-Up Field Trip to Liberty Loop
2024-03-01 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
Join OCAS board member Diane Tuttle as she leads a bird walk around Liberty Loop in search of short eared owls. Meet at the parking lot on Oil City Road.
Click here for a map of Liberty Loop trail

Birding Beyond the Backyard
2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
A program for those who enjoy watching birds and want to take their basic birding skills to the next level. Do sparrows confuse you? Trouble telling Downy from Hairy? This program covers bird identification along with suggestions on equipment and good local birding spots.
This program will be presented by Diane Tuttle and held at Moffat Library in Washingtonville.
Click here for map of Moffat Library

Field Trip to Croton Point Park
2024-02-25 09:00 - 17:00 | NY
Field Trip to Croton Point Park- This park along the Hudson River has a variety of habitats. Eagles, other raptors, waterfowl and hardy resident songbirds possible. Red-headed Woodpeckers and Horned Larks have also been reported this winter.

Meet 9:00 AM at ballfield parking lot (on left after bridge). Croton Point has areas that are quite exposed- be prepared if it’s windy! Led by Diane Tuttle. 845-206-5414

Please register at info@orangecountynyaudubon.org

Click here for map of Croton Point Park

Colors in Nature at Albert Wisner Public Library
2024-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 | albert wisner public library
Have you ever wondered why some birds are more colorful than others? Why is our planet green? How do living things produce and exhibit different colors? And why would a bird or any animal want to stand out anyway? Please join us for an informative program about color in nature, presented by Dr. Walter Jahn.

Book Club at MEEC
2024-02-17 14:30 - 15:30 | NY
Join biologist Dr. Walter Jahn for a book club at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center. This month the club will be discussing The Wise Hours: A Journey into the Wild and Secret World of Owls by Miriam Darlington.
Click here for a map of the Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Nature Walk Along the Basha Kill
2024-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Join biologist Dr. Walter Jahn for a nature walk along the Basha Kill. Meet at the boat launch across the street from the Bashakill Winery at 1pm.
Click here for a map of the Basha Kill boat launch

Hottest Year on Record 2023
2024-02-12 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Climate Change and its Impacts on Humans and Wildlife
Join OCAS Board Member and Biology Professor Dr. Walter Jahn as he speaks about Climate Change.

Participants may attend in person at Orange County Community College in Rowley room 017 or virtually at the following zoom link:
https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/92222084084
