Date: 10/23/26 9:29 am From: Shelley Page <shelleypage.imagine...> Subject: [cayugabirds-l] New Field Trip! Alder Pond with Ken Haas on Nov 3
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 8:00 – 10:30am - pay attention to the recent
time change.
5915 NY-79, Trumansburg, NY 14886, USA
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, but the grass may be wet - wear
appropriate footwear. We’ll check out the feeders and rest of the property
for lingering Fall birds and new Winter arrivals. 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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