Ray Bedard

A 3 to 4 mile walk along level gravel paths along the woods edge, old cranberry bogs and reservoir. We will search for the locally breeding Sandhill Cranes and early migrants. The American Bittern is more often heard than seen and waterfowl should be plentiful.

A 3 mile moderate walk over dirt paths through a working apple orchard, fallow fields, and by the reservoirs surrounded by mixed forest. Local nesters include Indigo Bunting, Common Yellowthroat, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Scarlet Tanager with many warblers possible. We will also check the reservoirs for waterfowl.

We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel paths in search of late fall sparrows. This is usually a good spot for Lincoln’s and Clay-colored Sparrows. We never know what else might show up.  I will arrive early to listen for Great Horned Owls.

Let’s start the year with some awesome birds! We will bird from the beach close to the parking lot. We may walk the beach depending on participants interest. Several species of alcids are possible as well as gannets, Iceland and Glaucous Gulls and three loon species. Dress for cold windy weather. We may try other [...]

We will walk about 1.5 miles on gravel, possibly icy, paths in search of Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owl as well as other winter residents including Eastern Meadowlarks! Arrive early and listen for owls.