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Calendar
of Events
Last updated 06/27/2026
ADBC
Field Trip Schedule:
August to December 2026
ADBC is pleased to offer the following bird walk schedule through December 2026. These walks are free and open to the public of all birding abilities whether novice, expert, or just curious.
Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Please note start times and other instructions in the specific field trip descriptions. Most walks are expected to last two hours. Many offer flexibility if participants need to leave early or bird longer.
In the event of bad weather or any other specific questions please contact the listed trip coordinator, Chris Franks (518) 781-0204, or our FaceBook page.
We hope you will come bird with us!
AUG 30, 2026
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HAND HOLLOW CONSERVATION AREA (morning) with HMBC
Coordinator: Joanie Scheu 845-702-7564
Meet 8:00 am at the parking lot. From the intersection of Route 22 and 20 in New Lebanon, take US20 4.5 miles to CR 9. Take CR9 south 1.2 miles and turn west (right) into a parking lot just past the pond. If coming from Chatham, head east on Route 295 and turn left onto CR 9. Go 5.1 miles on CR 9 and turn left just after the merge with CR 34 into the parking lot.
Columbia Land Conservancy owns and manages 433 acres at Hand Hollow Conservation Area for the protection of wildlife and open space. The property has an active beaver pond and two lakes, and trails that pass by ponds, creeks, wet meadows, and a hemlock ravine. We will be looking for migrant songbirds as well as lingering residents. Joint trip with Hudson Mohawk Bird Club. |
SEP 5, 2026
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OLANA (morning)
Coordinator: Eric Losh and Meghan Ryan 304-676-6519
Meet 8:00 am in the lower parking lot (Farm Complex) at Olana State Historic Site, Route 9G. Join us Labor Day Weekend for an exploration through Olana’s artist-designed landscape while keeping eyes and ears open for local birds. Learn more about local bird species, habitats, and behaviors. |
SEP 12, 2026
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HELDERBERG ESCARPMENT HAWK WATCH (mid-morning)
Coordinator: Chris Franks 518-781-0204
Meet 10:00 am at the Hawk Watch (overlook parking lot) of John Boyd Thacher State Park (Voorheesville). Migrating Broad-wing Hawks use the warm air thermals along the escarpment. Other birds of prey may include; Osprey, Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Cooper’s Hawk. We will be submitting our count data to the Hawk Migration Association (HMA). This is also the State Park’s HawkFest day so there will be plenty of other hawk-related tables/booths to visit. |
SEP 19, 2026
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NUTTEN HOOK (morning) with HMBC
Coordinator: Kathryn Schneider 518-248-8665
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. Joint trip with Hudson Mohawk Bird Club. |
OCT 3, 2026
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CLERMONT (morning)
Coordinator: Mayuko Fujino & Autumn Hopkins 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. Organized with the Friends of Clermont, this walk offers river views, fields, woods, and gardens. |
OCT 10, 2026
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MAWIGNACK PRESERVE (morning)
Coordinator: Nancy Bruno 518-610-2137
Meet 8:00 am in the main parking lot .7 miles down Snake Road (#52) in the Town of Catskill. Parking is limited. There is additional parking across the street at a ball field or if coming from Columbia County consider carpooling. Mawignack is a 144 acre preserve property which runs along a portion of the Catskill Creek and contains a section of old rail bed. This is a new walk on our calendar. |
OCT 24, 2026
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TAGHKANIC COMMUNITY FOREST (morning)
Coordinator: Will Yandik 518-821-3131
Meet 8:00 am in the parking lot. Formal address is 685 County Road 11, Craryville, NY. The parking lot is at List Bypass on Road 11, Taghkanic (GPS coordinates 42.135739, -73.656614). This is a newly opened 500+ acre property with co-stewardship provided by a Committee comprised of volunteer community members and Columbia Land Conservancy. Come explore and bird this exciting property with Will Yandik (CLC board member, farmer, & ornithologist). |
NOV 7, 2026
SAT
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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 the trail to the Hawk 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 14, 2026
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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 7, 2024
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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 19, 2026
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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. This is the 126th annual count in conjunction with National Audubon. Contact Chris Franks if you would like to join one of the designated sector groups. Count tally will be at noon on 12/22 at the Kinderhook Memorial Library. |
DEC 21, 2026
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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 12/22 at the Kinderhook Memorial Library. |
DEC 22, 2026
TUE
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COMBINED CBC COMPILATION
(Chatham & Southern Columbia County)
12-2:00 pm | Kinderhook Memorial Library
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 12:00-2:00 pm at the Kinderhook Memorial Library at 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook NY. If attending, kindly let us know to ensure we order enough pizza. RSVP by phone to Marian Sole, 203-710-9096 or email us at info1@alandevoebirdclub.org. We’ll order extra so don’t worry about being a late show. |
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NOTE TO FIELD TRIP LEADERS
Following the field trip for which you are the leader,
send a brief summary/write-up
of the trip for The Warbler to Nancy Kern, via or to 483 Rigor Hill Rd, Chatham NY 12037 .
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.
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