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Meandering for Birds in Hempstead Lake State Park
April 20
Leader: Peter Dorosh
Participant limit: 16
Note: Hempstead Lake SP debuts as a new club location or at least a first visit in a very long time. There will be plenty of walking as we explore this site on official trails around the lake.
Focus: primarily an exploratory walk for the first wave of neotropical songbirds, besides usual waterbirds, sparrows, and raptors.
Registrar: Peter Dorosh, email Prosbird@gmail.com or Prosbird@aol.com
Registration Period: April 14th-April 18th
Carpool fee: $15.00
Itinerary: This early start all day visit will travel on official trails around the southern ponds and lake as well through woods. Bring lunch,water, sun hat, and good walking shoes. 7 or 8 power binoculars are best .
Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/31/details.aspx
Ebird April checklists: (South end) https://ebird.org/hotspot/L476032/all/4 , ( State Park) https://ebird.org/hotspot/L143222/all/4