Date: 7/24/26 6:46 am From: Shelley Page <shelleypage.imagine...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] New Summer Field Trip with Ken Haas!
Summer Field Trip: Alder Pond and Black Road with Ken Haas
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 8:00 – 10:30aM
5915 NY-79, Trumansburg, NY 14886, US
Ken Haas is once again offering a field trip starting at his home (Alder
Pond) near Mecklenburg with 10 acres including a half acre pond, mixed
deciduous and coniferous young forest with some dense undergrowth, a swampy
area and some shrubby areas. Single track and double track trails meander
through most of the property. Easy walking. After that, we may drive up to
nearby
Black Road to look for Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, Savannah Sparrows and other
field birds.
Directions from Ithaca: take 79 west to Mecklenburg. Continue 0.8 miles out
of the village up the hill and around to a straight stretch. Shortly before
the road curves again, Turnpike Road comes in from the left. The driveway
to Alder Pond is to the right directly opposite Turnpike Road. There is
space for five cars to park on the property; if that is full, park along
Turnpike Road (i.e., if you see cars parked on Turnpike Road, the lot is
probably full at the property).
Shelley Page
*she/they/ki*
313-550-1437
261 Coddington Road Apt. B
Ithaca, New York 14850
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