JUN 7, 2025
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CLERMONT (morning)
Coordinator: Mayuko Fujino 347-237-0935
Meet 8 am at the parking lot for the Clermont State Historic Site. One mile north of Tivoli off Route 9G. Fields, gardens, woods, and river views. Come see why this is one of our more popular walks.

JUN 12, 2025
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JUN 14, 2025
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BIRDING WORKSHOP AND INTRO WALK
Come join us at the Livingston Free Library for an introduction to birding in Columbia County.

First, on Thursday, June 12th we will meet at the Livingston Free Library (6:00 pm) for a presentation by Marian Sole (Alan Devoe Bird Club) on; where to bird, when to bird, how to bird and birding equipment (binoculars, eBird, Merlin). Bring your birding questions!

Second, we will put our new knowledge into practice at a scheduled bird walk on Saturday, June 14th at the Livingston Recreation Park (8:00 am).

The workshop and walk are free but registration is recommended. See contacts below for more information.

Livingston Free Library
90 County Route 19
Hudson, NY 12534

Livingston Recreation Park
65 Lockwood Road
Livingston, NY 12534

Veronica Stork
(518) 851-2270
director@livingstonfreelibrary.org

Marian Sole Alan Devoe Bird Club
info1@alandevoebirdclub.org

SEP 20, 2025
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NUTTEN HOOK (morning) with HMBC
Coordinator: Frank Smith 917-254-1237
Meet 8:00 am in the parking area by the pavilion, which is west of the railroad tracks, and the buildings on Ice House Road. Ice House Road is off Route 9J in Stuyvesant. Nutten Hook is part of Stockport Flats, a Hudson River Estuarine Research Reserve. The area includes the remains of the largest icehouse on the Hudson as well as an ¼ mile loop trail bordering the river. Bald Eagles and fall migrants are expected.

OCT 4, 2025
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CLERMONT (morning)
Coordinator: Mayuko Fujino 347-237-0935
Meet 8:00 am at the parking lot of the Clermont State Historic site. 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown, 12526. Fall migrants and Waterfowl on the Hudson will be on the schedule. We have had Egrets show up on previous walks. This walk is being organized with the Friends of Clermont.

OCT 16, 2025
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ROELIFF JANSEN PARK/BIRDING WORKSHOP (evening)
Coordinator: Marian Sole 203-710-9096 Meet 7:00 pm in the Roeliff Jansen Community Library conference room, 9091 Route 22, Hillsdale. There will be an introduction to birding in Columbia County with an emphasis on the birds and habitat of the adjacent Roe Jan park.

OCT 18, 2025
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ROELIFF JANSEN PARK/BIRDING WORKSHOP (morning)
Coordinator: Marian Sole 203-710-9096
Meet 8:00 am in the main parking lot located at 116 Old Rte 22, Hillsdale (Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market). This is the field trip portion related to the Thursday evening presentation. All are welcome. Participation in both the talk & walk is not necessary. We will explore the fields, stream and wood edges of this local and “birdy" park.

NOV 8, 2025
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FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN HAWK WATCH (mid-morning)
Coordinator: Chris Franks    518-781-0204
Meet 10:00 am. I-88 westbound, take Exit 15. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp, and right again at the light by McDonalds. Turn left at the fourth traffic light (0.7 mile) onto Southside Drive. Turn right onto Swart Hollow Road (0.8 mile). Follow Swart Hollow Road for 1.5 miles and take sharp right turn to Grange Hall Road. Driveway to parking is on left (0.2 mile). There is a kiosk by a barn and trail to watch is on the left. Dress warmly, bring a bag lunch, and carpool if possible. Franklin Mountain is renowned for migrating Golden Eagles and is staffed by volunteer counters.

NOV 15, 2025
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TOMHANNOCK RESERVOIR (morning)
Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd (HMBC) 518-596-5964
Meet 8:30 am in Pittstown. Reservoir parking lot is at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and NY Route 7 at the west end of the causeway. Bring a scope if you have one. We look for waterfowl and possible shorebirds. We will carpool from the main parking area where possible as we make several stops around the reservoir. This walk is joined with the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club.

DEC 6, 2025
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COPAKE LAKE DUCK WALK (morning)
Coordinator: Marian Sole 203-710-9096
Meet 9:00am at the intersection of County Route 7 and Lake View Road (Copake Lake). We will search for fall migrant waterfowl. An eared Grebe has been sighted on previous trips. We have several Club members that frequent Copake Lake in the Fall and should have updated information for the walk.

DEC 20, 2025
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CHATHAM CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT. Sponsored by ADBC. (full day)
Coordinator: Chris Franks 518-781-0204
Join ADBC as we conduct the Chatham circle Christmas Bird Count. Contact Chris Franks if you would like to join one of the designated sector groups. Count tally will be at noon on 12/23 at the Kinderhook Memorial Library.

DEC 18, 2023
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SOUTHERN COLUMBIA COUNTY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT (full day)
Coordinator Frank Smith 917-254-1237
Join ADBC for the 7th year of this new CBC circle. Contact Frank Smith if you would like to join one of the designated sector groups. Count tally will be at noon on 12/23 at the Kinderhook Memorial Library.

DEC 23, 2023
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COMBINED (Chatham & Southern Columbia County)
CBC COMPILATION (12-2:00pm)
Coordinator: Marian Sole 203-710-9096
Join us for a Christmas Bird Count compilation. We compare sightings & stories while sharing pizza, coffee, and holiday cookie exchange. Tally will be from 12:00-2:00pm at the Kinderhook Memorial Library at 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook NY. If attending, kindly let us know (call phone above or email us) to ensure we order enough pizza. We’ll order extra so don’t worry about being a late show.