All levels of naturalists, including beginners,
are most welcome on Eastern Long Island Audubon field trips.
Most trips are free to attend,
however, sometimes the venue we are visiting has a fee.
We try to make a note of it in the notice.
Eileen Schwinn, Field Trip Chair
Please remember to register with the leaders of these trips. Just in the case there are unexpected changes or the weather does not cooperate and plans have to change!
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Winter Field Trips
Postponed - now Sunday, January 11, Meet at 8:00 am
The Lakes & Ponds of Patchogue
This ever-popular trip, led by Rosemary Valente, will explore the winter resting spots of almost all the fresh-water ducks and waterfowl you can find on Long Island! Meeting at Swan Lake, Patchogue we will travel in the local area, with multiple stops along the way. Pre-register with Rosemary at: hobbesmom4ever@yahoo.com. Binoculars are a must and a birding scope would be helpful, if you have one.
Saturday, January 31, 2026 -- Meet at 9:30 am
Shinnecock Bay by Boat
This is a joint field trip with Quogue Wildlife Refuge and Southampton Stony Brook Marine Science. Meet at 9:30 am at the Marine Science building, Shinnecock Hills. This two-hour trip will explore all the mammals and winged creatures who call Shinnecock Bay their home during cold winter days. There is a fee for this trip – $40 for QWR and ELIAS members, $45 for non-members. Registration information is available by contacting QWR at programs@Quoguewildliferefuge.org
Sunday, February 15, 2026 -- Meet at 11:45 for noon departure
Shinnecock Bay by Boat, yes, another opportunity
Another opportunity to see the waterfowl and mammals on Shinnecock Bay by Boat! This time, CRESLI (Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island) leads the trip, with plenty of space for ELIAS members to join in! This two-hour trip begins at 12 noon from the dock at the Marine Science Building in Shinnecock Hills. With a $40 fee, payable to CRESLI, please register with Eileen Schwinn, beachmed@optonline.net, for the trip.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 -- Meet at 8:30 am
Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
Our annual walk to have birds eating right out of our hands! Starting a 8:30 am, this two/three hour walk along the paths, past fields, woods, freshwater ponds and streams, leads us to Little Peconic Bay. Oh, yes, the leader will provide bird seed to all, to share with the hungry birds along the way! Contact Byron Young, youngb53@optimum.net, to register.
