Date: 5/18/26 2:40 pm From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips: 5/23, 5/24, 5/25
A big Memorial Day weekend of birding, as we begin to transition from migrating birds to local breeders.
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Garnsey Park
When: 23 May 2026
7:30 AM
Location: Garnsey Park, Saratoga County
Coordinator: Rich White <richard.cw12...>
We’ll bird some of this lovely 151-acre town park of mixed, mostly moderately graded terrain. It will be wet in places, so plan footwear accordingly. There are several short loops that we’ll stitch together in pursuit of spring migrants and locals.
Meet in the parking lot of Garnsey Park at 1481 New York State Route 146, Rexford 12065 -- the dirt access drive for the park is on the north side of New York State Route 146 just east of Garnsey Road. Meet at 7:30 a.m.
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Hidden Lake Girl Scout Camp
When: 24 May 2026
7:30 AM
Location: Hidden Lake Girl Scout Camp
Coordinator: Kate Schnurr 518-253-6158 <thekatwho...>
Hidden Lake is on 400 acres in the southern Adirondack Park, approximately three miles from Lake George Village. The camp has trails through wooded areas: around the main pond, campsites and by a stream that empties into a small pond. We can expect to encounter higher elevation nesting birds. In the past Mourning, Blackburnian, Black-throated Green, and Black-and-white Warblers, Blue-headed Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Cedar Waxwing, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Scarlet Tanagers have been observed.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Exit 8 Park & Ride to carpool.
If you wish to drive to camp it is 1799 NY-9N Scenic, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Beginning Birder Workshop - Saratoga National Historical Park and Battlefield
When: 25 May 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Saratoga National Historical Park and Battlefield, Saratoga County
Coordinators: Gregg Recer and Cathy Graichen <gregg.recer...> 518-330-4552 (GR)
Saratoga Battlefield is a great location to learn many of the common grassland and open-country breeding species of the region such as Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, Savannah and Field Sparrows, American Kestrel, Eastern Towhee, and several wood-warbler species. We will cover some of the park trails on foot and can expect to spend the entire morning. This trip will be geared toward novice birders, but all are welcome.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot near the park’s visitor center off New York State Route 32.
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And don't forget - this Wednesday at The Crossings, 7:00 AM!
