Dr. Walter Jahn's new summer lecture series focuses on "The Wildlife of Latin America and the Southwestern U.S." Week 5 includes the rich biodiversity of Paraguay and other South American nations and the value of South American habitat for long-distance migrant birds. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center […]
10-11:30 AM: Nature walk from main boat launch 2:30-4 PM: Kayaking from main boat launch Meet at the main boat launch in the Bashakill Wildlife Management Area. We will hike along the old railway bed to look for migrating autumn birds and other wildlife. Then meet back at the boat launch with kayaks at 2:30 […]
Dr. Walter Jahn will present an overview of the colors in nature from corals to leaves to birds. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633
Join Dr. Walter Jahn at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge to witness fall migration in a quintessential habitat. The group will meet at the wildlife-viewing platform off of the main parking lot. Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes.
Local birder Amanda Krump takes us on a tour of the Middletown Reservoir, a 1,250-acre watershed and urban gem that hosts a variety of birds in all seasons. Mid-fall means kinglets, thrushes, and woodpeckers galore ... and maybe even special sightings of resident Belted Kingfishers. Park at the intersection of Mapes and Highland Lake Road; […]
Dr. Walter Jahn will present on the wetland, the wildlife, and the conservation efforts by the Bashakill Area Association. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633
A Halloween feature: cemetery birding! Cemeteries were among the first public green spaces in the US, and they continue to support biodiversity across cities and suburbs today. We will explore the intriguing natural features of Port Jervis's Laurel Grove Cemetery just before dusk. Waterfowl, corvids, and hungry birds of prey are on the wishlist.
Dr. Walter Jahn will present on observing the birds that bred in Canada as they migrate south. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633
Dr. Walter Jahn will present on how so many of our summer birds migrate through Cape May, New Jersey, to the southern US, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633
Join Dr. Walter Jahn at Orange County Audubon’s 6 1/2 Station Sanctuary in Goshen, NY, for a monthly birding outing. We will meet where the Heritage Trail crosses 6 ½ Station Road and walk along the paved path looking for avian life and other natural wonders.