| 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.
| 2010 Field Trips
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Sept 11
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 503-2534. |
Sept 12
Sunday | 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 18
Saturday | Burroughs Audubon and Auburn Trail
Look for migrants that follow the Irondequoit Creek. Meet at the parking lot of Burroughs Audubon on Railroad Mills Rd., Victor at 8:00 a.m. After checking the sanctuary we will walk up the hill to the Auburn Trail. Leader: Steven 249-5124 and maybe a co-leader. |
Sept 25
Saturday | Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Looking for shorebirds, ducks, and migrants. An afternoon trip which can be extended after dusk for those who wish to look for owls - you may wish to brings snacks and a flashlight! Mixed driving and walking, with comfortable hiking boots recommended. Meet near the Rite Aid Drug Store at the Sweden Corner Plaza in Brockport at the junction of Routes 31 and 19 at 1:00 PM. Leaders: Kimberly 503-2534, Tom, and Sheryl. |
