| Upcoming Field Trips: |
All RBA field trips are open to everyone (members and non-members alike), they are free of charge and there is no pre-registration required.Any questions regarding length of a trip, level of physical activity needed for a trip, recommended footwear or any other questions should be addressed to the individual leader(s) of each trip.
Trips begin within a few minutes of the starting time so be sure to be at the meeting location about 10 minutes before the listed time. Also, please make sure you have enough gas in your vehicle so the trip doesn't have to wait for you to go fill up.
NOTE: The entire year's schedule of Beginner Field Trips are now listed here to make your scheduling easier.
Aug 1
Saturday | Conesus Inlet State Wildlife Management Area
Explore this recently developed wetland for Virginia Rails, young moorhens and Wood Duck families. Meet at Vitali Park on Route 20A in Lakeville at 7:30 a.m. The park is between Nothnagle's and the US Post Office on the south (lake side) of 20A. There's a possibility of a trip extension to the Geneseo Airport Pond. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful. Leaders: Jim 243-0316 and Judy 582-2349.
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Aug 22
Saturday | Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Looking for phalaropes, ducks and shorebirds in migration. Expect to see herons, eagles and possibly falcons. Meet in the Bushnell Basin "Park and Ride" lot at 1:30 p.m. The meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit number 27 from I-490. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful. Leaders: Dominic 223-7353 and Mike 425-7849. |
Aug 29
Saturday | Beginner Birder Trip - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Sharpen your skills on the fall migration of shorebirds in this nearby birding treasure. Meet in the Bushnell Basin "Park and Ride" lot at 2:00 p.m. The meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit number 27 from I-490. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful Leader: Kimberly S. 503-2534; Co-leader: John B. 671-9639. The pace and focus of beginner trips may not be satisfying to experienced birders. |
Aug 30
Sunday | Durand Eastman Park
Looking for thrushes and other migrants. Meet in Lake Shore Blvd. parking lot between Zoo Road and Log Cabin Road (Parking Lot D) at 8:00 a.m. Leaders: Richard 381-2189 and Amy 756-8660. |
Sept 5
Saturday | Beginner Birder Trip - Charlotte and Badgerow Park
Looking for shorebirds, warblers and other fall migrants in Greece and environs. George W. Badgerow Park is a small area that offers good vantage points along pleasant trails, with the occasional surprise rarity. Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the northeast corner of the Charlotte Park parking lot beside the Genesee River outlet. Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful. Leader: Bob M. 865-4864 Co-leader: John B. 671-9639. The pace and focus of beginner trips may not be satisfying to experienced birders. |
Sept 12
Saturday | Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Looking for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Bald eagles and other migrants are likely. Meet in the Bushnell Basin "Park and Ride" lot at 2:00 p.m. The meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit number 27 from I-490. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful. Leaders: Richard 381-2189 and Kimberly S. 503-2534. |
