Date: 2/16/25 6:26 pm From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Saturday Feb. 22: WASHINGTON COUNTY GRASSLANDS WMA
Saturday Feb. 22: WASHINGTON COUNTY GRASSLANDS WMA (Washington County; afternoon)
Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd <naomi_kestrel...> or text 518-596-5964
With almost 500 acres of protected fields and meadows, the Washington County Grasslands WMA is a winter treasure. We will meet in the early afternoon and search for Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Rough-legged Hawks and other diurnal species. Snowy Owl is always a possibility in an irruption year. As the afternoon wears on, we can hope to see the changeover from day to night shift, as Short-eared Owls displace Northern Harriers from their hunting grounds.
Because we will be birding from the road, it will be necessary to share vehicles and to limit the number of participants to 16. A maximum of five vehicles would be best. Contact the coordinator for reservations and other information.
If you were already on the wait list last month, please contact me again - a number of people signed up but did not show up the day of the trip so I want an accurate count.
