Date: 10/26/26 6:27 pm From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Collins Lake, 10/31, and a nearing deadline for North Country Winter Birding
Collins Lake
- When: 31 Oct 2026
- 8:00 AM
- Location: Collins Lake, Schenectady County
Coordinator: Dan Leonard <dannyboy67leonard...>
We will visit Collins Lake to view late migrating waterfowl from the beach and the east side of the lake. We will also take a walk east along the north side of the Mohawk River for fall sparrows. Fox Sparrows have been seen in previous years. Foliage will be off the trees to make finding LBJs (Little Brown Jobs) a bit easier.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the beach parking lot at Collins Lake. Bring a scope if you have one.
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The deadline for the North Country Winter trip is 11/1. Contact Gregg Recer at <gregg.recer...> or 518-330-4552 for information.
North Country Winter Birding
- Start: 11 Dec 2026
- End: 13 Dec 2026
- Location: Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties
Coordinators: Gregg Recer and Cathy Graichen <gregg.recer...> 518-330-4552 (GR)
On this early winter trip, we'll explore some of the best winter birding locales in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties in New York, including Cape Vincent, Perch River WMA, Robert Moses SP and the St Lawrence River. Expected birds include wintering waterfowl, loons, grebes, gulls, hawks and field birds. Will also be searching for rare or irregular species such as Snowy Owl, winter finches, Bohemian waxwing. Cape Vincent is a well-known winter vagrant trap and we'll be alert for any reports of chaseable rarities. Participants will have Friday to travel at their leisure so that we can begin birding as a group first thing Saturday morning. Limit eight participants. By Club policy, this overnight trip is for members, with non-members accommodated if room is available and at the leader’s discretion.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Contact Gregg Recer by November 1st to reserve a spot and for hotel reservation information.
