Alan Devoe Bird Club - Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events
Last updated 7/15/2011

Special Event

OCT 15, 2011
SAT
1 pm

POLE BARN & BENCH DEDICATION
Wilson Powell Wildlife Sanctuary, Old Chatham. ADBC will be holding a ceremony dedicating the pole barn to Roland Drowne and a bench by the feeding station to Kate Dunham. Light refreshments will be served. All club members and friends are urged to attend.

ADBC Field Trip Schedule: 2011 - 2012
For more information about any of these ADBC field trips, us.

JUL 9, 2011 SAT	CLAVERACK RAIL TRAIL (morning) Coordinators: George Rodenhausen and Joan Steiner 518-851-7199 Meet 7 am at the end of Court’s Lane where the old railroad bed crosses the road. To get there go east from the Claverack traffic light at 9H and 23 approximately one mile, then east on 217 about 500 feet, and left on Court’s Lane. We will explore the field and forest habitats along the Claverack Rail Trail. Lawrence’s Warbler has been found here in the past.
AUG 20, 2011 SAT	COPAKE RAIL TRAIL (morning) - Coordinator: John Piwowarski 518-672-7622 Meet 8 am at the Parking area for the rail trail on Under Mountain Road. From the intersection of state Routes 22 and 23 in Hillsdale travel about 8 miles south on Route 22 and turn left on Under Mountain Road. The parking area is about ½ mile on the left.
SEP 5, 2011 MON	LABOR DAY WALK (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet 7 am at the parking lot by the pond at Olana State Historic Site Route 9G, less than 1 mile south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. We will be looking for fall migrants.
SEP 10, 2011 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9 am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for fall migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
OCT 1, 2011 SAT	STOCKPORT STATION (morning) - Coordinator: John Piwowarski 518-672-7622 Meet 8 am at the end of Station Road (county route 22) in Stockport. We will be looking for fall migrants. Sometimes egrets show up here in the fall.
OCT 8, 2011 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for fall migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
NOV 26, 2011 SAT	COPAKE LAKE DUCK WALK (morning) - Coordinator: Susan Scheck 518-325-4537 Meet 9 am at the intersection of county route 7 and Lake View Road at Copake Lake. We will search the lake for fall migrant waterfowl.
DEC 17, 2011 SAT	CHATHAM CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. Sponsored by ADBC. (full day) Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678
JAN 15, 2012 SUN	WATERFOWL COUNT (28th annual) - Coordinator: Nancy Kern 518-392-0120 Meet 9 am at Stuyvesant Landing.
FEB 4, 2012 SAT	SHRIKE SEARCH (morning) - Coordinator: Drew Hopkins 518-249-4711 Meet 9 am at Lindenwald parking lot on route 9H. We will look for Northern Shrike on Eichybush Road in Kinderhook. Northern Harrier and Rough-legged Hawk are more likely than Northern Shrike.
MAR 11, 2012 SUN	WATERFOWL OF THE HUDSON RIVER (Greene County) (morning) Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet 8 am at the Coxsackie boat launch. From the intersection of 9W and 385 in Coxsackie go east on 385 (Mansion St.) and continue straight to the Hudson River where the road bears left to the boat launch site. We will search the Hudson River from Coxsackie to Catskill where waterfowl usually congregate on their way north. There is a good chance of seeing Bald Eagle. This is a joint trip with the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club.
MAR 17, 2012 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for spring migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
APR 7, 2012 SAT	OOMS POND (morning) - Coordinator: Tim Dormady 518-766-2161 Meet 8 am at the small parking lot at the intersection of Rock City and Hartigan Roads in the township of Chatham. From the circle in Chatham Village go north on Highland Ave. about 3 miles. Turn right on Rock City Road and go about 1 mile to the intersection of Hartigan Road. Ooms Pond is called Sutherland Pond on many maps. Migrant waterfowl and Rough-legged Hawks have been seen here.
APR 21, 2012 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for fall migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
APR 28, 2012 SAT	MONTEZUMA WILDLIFE REFUGE (full day) (Seneca County) Coordinator: Tim Dormady 518-766-2161 Meet 7 am at the Park-and-Ride on the east side of Route 9, 3.7 miles north of the traffic circle in Valatie (1.4 mi. north of the intersection with Route 28.) We will tour the visitor center, drive through the main areas stopping at viewing centers and walk some of the trails. Expect to find Glossy Ibis, eagles, osprey, migrant ducks, terns, coots, harriers and early warblers. We will stop for dinner on the way back. Bring your lunch.
MAY 5, 2012 SAT	OLANA (morning) - Coordinator: George Rodenhausen 518-851-7199 Meet 8 am at the parking lot by the pond at Olana State Historic Site Route 9G, less than 1 mile south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. This is a good location for early warblers, and a good way to gear up for the Century Run next week.
MAY 6, 2012 SUN	RODMAN ROAD, HILLSDALE (morning) - Coordinator: Susan Scheck 518-325-4537 Meet at 8 am at the Bookbarn in Hillsdale to explore this area for spring migrants. The bookbarn is at the intersection of Rodman Road and Pumpkin Hill Road. There are signs on Routes 23 and 22 leading to it.
MAY 12, 2012 SAT	CENTURY RUN (full day)
MAY 19, 2012 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for spring migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
JUN 2, 2012 SAT	CLAVERACK RAIL TRAIL (morning) Coordinator: George Rodenhausen 518-851-7199 Meet 7 am at the end of Court’s Lane where the old railroad bed crosses the road. To get there go east from the Claverack traffic light at 9H and 23 approximately one mile, then east on 217 about 500 feet, and left on Court’s Lane. We will explore the field and forest habitats along the Claverack Rail Trail. Lawrence’s Warbler has been found here in the past.
JUN 9, 2012 SAT	BICKNELL'S THRUSH ON HUNTER MOUNTAIN (Greene County) Coordinator: Will Yandik 518-851-7460 Meet 7 am at Columbia-Greene Community College for car pooling. This trip involves a 3.5 mile hike up Hunter Mountain on a dirt road. Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Swainson's Thrush, Blackpoll Warbler and Bicknell's Thrush are possible here. Call the leader to register for this trip. If no calls, the trip will be cancelled.
JUN 16, 2012 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for spring migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
JUL 21, 2012 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for spring migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.
AUG 11, 2012 SAT	COPAKE RAIL TRAIL (morning) - Coordinator: John Piwowarski 518-672-7622 Meet 8 am at the Parking area for the rail trail on Under Mountain Road. From the intersection of state Routes 22 and 23 in Hillsdale travel about 8 miles south on Route 22 and turn left on Under Mountain Road. The parking area is about ½ mile on the left.
AUG 18, 2012 SAT	CLERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITE (morning) - Coordinator: Bill Cook 518-851-2678 Meet at 9am at the Visitor Center of Clermont State Historic Site. We will meet looking for spring migrants. The park charges a fee ($3) for this event.

NOTE TO FIELD TRIP LEADERS
Following the field trip for which you are the leader, a brief summary/write-up of the trip for The Warbler to our editor.

Field Trip Guidelines

• If you are looking for a particular species let the leader and others know.
• Prepare for the occasion, such as proper clothing for the season, sunscreen, protection against ticks, etc.
• Bring binoculars and a field guide.
• Bring lunch and beverage if it is an all day trip.
• The club encourages carpooling. Be prepared to share expenses.
• Persons who smoke are asked to respect the wishes of nonsmokers in carpooling and other group    activities.
• Please remember that field trips are a group activity; quiet groups see more birds and members who walk    ahead of the group flush the birds before others can see them.
• The club encourages all members to protect birds and their habitats while birding.
• Children are welcome on club trips, but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is    responsible for their behavior and well being.
• Pets are not allowed on club trips.
• Please do not call coordinators after 9 p.m.

Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club Trips & Programs
Check out the HMBC website for the latest schedule information.

Columbia Land Conservancy Outings
Check out the CLC online calendar of events , or call 518-392-5252 for information.