On the Rich Birding trails of Bear Mountain State Park and Seven Lake Drive
May 31
Leader: Max Epstein
Participant limit: 12
Focus: Breeding birds of mountain, valley, marsh and wood margins.
Registrar: Danielle Khalife email daniellek97@gmail.com
Registration Period: May 25th-May 29th. Drivers and members get priority.
Carpool fee: $20
Itinerary: You’ll spend the morning along the trails of Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks, seeking out the local breeders of the Lower Hudson Valley; With Doodletown road trail closed for the season, we’ll find a productive alternative. Expect 6-7 miles of walking on wide and mostly flat trails. Depending on weather and timing, perhaps a walk through Iona Island or other spots in the vicinity.
Targets include the classic breeders from that area:, Hooded Warbler, Blue-Winged Warbler, Worm-eating Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Ovenbirds, Acadian Flycatcher, Cerulean Warbler, Yellow-throated Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, YB and BB Cuckoos, among others.
Note: Pack lunch as food options are slim there, plenty of water, and good walking shoes along with sunhat, sunblock, and insect repellent. This trip may leave quite early; details given during registration.
Iona Marsh Trail https://ebird.org/hotspot/L404724