Saturday, September 4
TRIP: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
8:00 am-3:00 pm
Jamaica Bay on Long Island is a 'Mecca' of New York City barging areas. Join Luke Tiller for a trip to this "birder's paradise" in search for shorebirds, herons, waterfowl, terns, raptors and songbirds. Bring lunch. Van leaves Audubon promptly at 8 a.m. $20/person. RSVP required to store: x221.
Autumn Morning Bird Walks:
Saturdays: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Wednesdays: September 22, 29 & October 6, 13
Birders will meet at 7:30 am sharp, in front of the main building (613 Riversville Road) to start a walk there or to depart for other locations. No charge but RSVPs are appreciated. Leave a message at 203-869-5272 x221.
Saturday, September 11
Hawk & Raptor ID During The Migration
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The hawk migration has begun and Luke Tiller will host an in-depth raptor ID class for anyone interested in learning more about how to put a name to those wings that are spotted over the center from August to November. Wing shapes, flight patterns and other ID clues will be reviewed during this class. $5/person. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221.
Saturday, September 11
Spider & Late Summer Insect Hike
2:00-3:00 pm
Explore Audubon's fields, woods and pond edges for an amazing and wonderful variety of spiders, their webs, and signs of their insect prey. All ages. $3/person. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221.
Wednesday, September 22
Nocturnal Migration with Luke Tiller and Benjamin Van Doren
7:30-9:30 pm
Discover the wonderful world of nocturnal bird migration. Just after sunset every fall and spring, millions of birds take off south to cross North America and head to wintering grounds in the southern US and in South & Central America. Learn more about this amazing phenomenon - detectable by sight, sound, and even radar - and then enjoy a walk outside to listen for migrants' calls and search for their silhouettes against the moon. $5 per person. RSVP to store: 203-869-5272 x221.
Predators in Peril on Land & Sea:
Poisoned Lions & Overfished Seas
Saturday, September 25
6:00-9:00 pm
Top predators are declining sharply in oceans and African ecosystems and something can be done. Learn what is needed to save these irreplaceable resources when two experts come discuss these tough topics. Jamie Pollack, co-founder of 'Shark Savers' will detail the Pew Charitable Trust's 'Federal Fisheries Reform Project' efforts to protect top predators in the sea and Brian Gaisford, renowned safari guide and partner with www.DefendersOfWildlife.org and National Geographic's 'Big Cat Initiative', will explain the fight against 'Furadan'-a pesticide made in the US, banned by EPA and in the EU, but still sold widely abroad, decimating wildlife populations in Africa. $20/person includes wine and cheese reception. Space limited. RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
Comments