"From the Barrens to the Bays"
Eastern Long Island Audubon Society, Inc.
A New York Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Serving the communities of Southampton, East Hampton, Western Riverhead, Brookhaven
Upcoming Field Trips
November 7th. 2009
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Brigantine Division)
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Brigantine Division)
Trip Leader: John McNeil
Brigantine is an outstanding location for observing migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The large flock of Snow Geese that accumulate there during this time of the year provides an impressive slight, especially when most or all of these birds take to the air at the same time. We will depart at 6 am from the east side of the old Home Depot parking lot along Sunrise Highway at Route 112 in Patchogue and return to Home Depot around 6 pm. Bring snacks, lunch and drink. I can be contacted at birdwchr@gmail.com or on my mobile telephone 631-219-8947
November 21st. 2009
Jamesport State Park and Hallockville Education Center
Jamesport State Park and Hallockville Education Center
Trip Leader: MaryLaura Lamont
The fields and woods of this newly protected area provide for a variety of wintering and permanent bird species. This walk will traverse the various habitats for 2 miles. Wear sturdy shoes, bring binoculars. Fee of $5.00 goes to the Hallockville Museum for their educational programs. Meet at Hallockville Museum Farm Parking Lot on Sound Ave., Riverhead. Call MaryLaura Lamont 631-722-5542 or Hallockville Museum to register at 631-298-5292.
November 22nd. 2009
Late Autumn Bird Walk at the William Floyd Estate, Mastic
Late Autumn Bird Walk at the William Floyd Estate, Mastic
Trip Leader: MaryLaura Lamont
The William Floyd Estate in Mastic has 613 acres of trails through woods, fields, creeks and marshes on Moriches Bay. This varied habitat hosts a great variety of bird species from hawks, sparrows, ducks and occassionally Bluebirds. This 2-3 mile walk through a historic cultural landscape willturn up many birds. Bring binoculars. Call MaryLaura Lamont 631-722-5542 or 631-399-2030.
December 2009
Christmas Bird Counts
Christmas Bird Counts
No Field Trips planned. Contact one of the leaders if you would like to participate.
January 9th. 2010
Lakes around Patchogue
Lakes around Patchogue
Trip Leader: John McNeil
See our wintering waterfowl around the lakes in Patchogue. I believe that this is God’s little oasis and you never know what you might see. There’s always a surprise or two! Please come join me as your trip leader for either a half or full day excursion. We will meet 9 am at the Swan Lake Club House at Swan Lake in East Patchogue. For more details, contact your trip leader John McNeil at 631-.219-8947 (mobile number) or e-mail: birdwchr@gmail.com
January 2010
Museum of Natural History’s Ornithology Department Tour
Museum of Natural History’s Ornithology Department Tour
February 2010
Hudson River Eagle Fest Montauk Point
Hudson River Eagle Fest Montauk Point
Please note:
We try to schedule trips the first Saturday of the month and meetings the first Monday. But due to the July 4th holiday, tides and site availability dates for trips and meetings have been adjusted.
The Hummingbird Sanctuary is private property and is only open a few days each year. Paul Adams opens his property to the public in August after the birds are finished nesting, but still are on site.This is a really special place with beautiful views of LI Sound and a great photo opportunity.
Please join us for these exciting field trips!
All levels of naturalist welcome -- including beginners -- are most welcome on Eastern Long Island Audubon field trips. All trips are free to attend.
