I spent the morning at SISP scouting for Sunday's field trip. Notable observations were Black-billed Cuckoo calling in Riverside campground, a Bald eagle sitting in its nest along the trail, and 15 wa

Hey Thursday birders! Sunday the 22nd is our annual Quest For Ceruleans, so let's meet at Schodack Island SP at 8:00 to scout for the trip. Avoid the weekend crowd - I think I'll have a big turnout th

Forgot to mention, Jamie Taft is leading a walk in Vale Park in Schenectady May 14. Meet at 9:00 at the Nott Terrace entrance Naomi

Hey Thursday birders - this is it - the big time is upon us! Saturday's club trip to Five Rivers was just a bit early and chilly, so I'm hoping for a better show there with warmer weather. Meet at the

A note from Gregg Recer about access: "One note on SPSP access -- the eastern (Rt 9) entrance on East-West Rd is closed due to construction activity. Access either from the western (Rt 50) end, or com

Forgot to mention, Jamie Taft is leading a walk in Vale Park in Schenectady May 14. Meet at 9:00 at the Nott Terrace entrance Naomi

Hey Thursday birders! It's the most wonderful time of the year, where anywhere you go is (maybe) going to be good! Let's meet at Saratoga Spa SP at 8:00, to check out the picnic table graveyard. From

Where in Hand Hollow is the RHWO being seen? Near east or west entrance? Thanks -- Naomi

Hey Thursday birders! Windy but at least dry this week, and our migrants are on the move! Let's meet at 8:00 at Five Rivers and see what's new there. Naomi

Hey Thursday birders! Let's check out the marsh birds at Black Creek Marsh this week. Meet at the RR crossing at Hennessey Rd at 8:00. I don't *think* it's going to rain... https://www.google.com/maps

Hey Thursday birders! Looks like rain will hold off until the afternoon tomorrow, so let's meet at 8:00 at Normanskill Farm to look for sparrows and other field birds. https://www.google.com/maps/plac

There was a pair earlier at Staats Island Rd. The female had some prey item on the ground and a few crows flew in to harass her. The male swooped in and dive-bombed the crows off. Bonaparte's were sti

Anyone been to Vischer Ferry today? Or Wrights Loop?

Rain again. And guess what's in the long-range forecast for next Thursday? *depressed laugh* Naomi

Hey Thursday birders! Sorry about last week - NOAA faked me out. Tomorrow looks decent, so let's meet at Vischer Ferry at 8:00am for waterfowl on the move and any early migrants. I'm guessing it'll be

The flooded fields on Staats Island Rd continue to host waterfowl, in smaller numbers than a week ago but still good numbers of GW Teal, Wood Ducks, Wigeon etc. Tide was going out and two Wilson's Sni

Hey Thursday birders! A forecast of rain, wind, and temps topping out below 40F leaves me less than enthusiastic about heading out. See you next week! Naomi

In summer when the water level is low, the rocky flats below the spillway on the Battenkill can be a good spot for shorebirds, too. Naomi

Hey Thursday birders! I love a March snowfall - looks beautiful, and it's gone in a few days! With temps well over freezing even at night, let's try walking the Champlain Canalway Trail between Waterf

Hey Thursday birders! Today's light snow notwithstanding, there's been significant melting this past week. Rivers and inlets are open and flooded fields are full of ducks, while blackbirds are claimin