Field Trips

Fall Warblers & More, with Gladys Birdsall

Saturday, September 19, 7:30-11:00 am

Meet at the Houston Pond parking area at Newman Arboretum at Cornell Botanical Gardens. We will be looking for migrating Warblers and other songbirds. The Arboretum has a paved road which loops around it and paved walking paths. Parts of the walk will take us up and down some hills, or possibly across mowed lawns.  Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. If you have questions, please email Gladys at gjb5@outlook.com
Directions to the Newman Arboretum:  from Ithaca take Rt. 366 (Dryden Road) east and turn left on Caldwell Road just beyond the Cornell Vet School.  At the bottom of the hill turn right into the Arboretum.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Cornell Raptor Barn

Saturday, September 26, 9:00-11:00 am - MUST sign up!

Meet at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Auditorium for an orientation. Then, we’ll carpool over to the Cornell Raptor Barn for a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities and an introduction to our resident birds of prey. Learn how non-releasable raptors support education, research, and outreach at Cornell and throughout the surrounding community, meet the birds up close, and hear from students about their hands-on experiences caring for the raptor ambassadors and educating the public to inspire appreciation and conservation of these remarkable species.

Limited to 30 people, priority given to Cayuga Bird Club members. Please register in advance https://forms.gle/gatSurW657vFe12h9 

Fall Sparrows and Warblers, with Meena Haribal & Leigh Stivers

Sunday, September 27, 8:00-11:00 am

Meet at Cornell Community Gardens Parking Lot on Freese Road. We’ll walk Blue Grass Lane and in the Community Gardens area to find fall sparrows and migrating warblers. Mostly flat but some unpaved uneven walking surfaces. No restroom or water nearby.

Where the Birds Are, with Stephanie Herrick

Sunday, October 4, 8:00-11:00 am

Meet at Stewart Park east parking area. Where we go from there will be determined by reviewing our local hot spots to see “where the birds are.” We’ll start at Stewart Park and car pool from there to find them.  Stewart Park is flat with restrooms and water available. Conditions at other locations to be shared that morning.

West Side of the Lake, with Ken Haas

Saturday, October 17, 8:00-11:00 am

Meet at the Ithaca Children’s Garden parking lot. From there, we will bird a short way up the Black Diamond Trail, then travel over to the Alan Treman Marine Park to bird at Hog Hole and other locations on the west side of Cayuga Lake.  Expect gentle hills and some flat walking  conditions.  Port-a-potty and water available at the Ithaca Children’s Garden.

Annual Loon Watch, with Jared Dawson

Early November—exact date and time to be announced

Meet at the Taughannock State Park lakeshore to watch migrating loons at dawn. 

Where the Birds Are, with Diane Morton and Ken Kemphues

Saturday, December 12, 8:00 am-Noon

Meet at Stewart Park’s east end (turn right once across the railway tracks). Join Diane and Ken for a half day to look for winter birds on Cayuga Lake, in the fields of Lansing, or anywhere else interesting birds have been recently reported. Contact Diane (dianegmorton@gmail.com) if you have questions. Stewart Park is flat. Restrooms and water are not available during winter.

Lake Ontario Shore, with Bob McGuire

Saturday, January 9, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Save the date! Details to be announced about this trip to see waterfowl and more up on Lake Ontario’s shores.

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