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RAS field trip calendar is usually updated in August for the September-December/early January part of our season, and in December for the January-August part of our season. Please check back often for additional updates!
All RAS field trips are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all field trips depart from the Commuter Parking Lot, Route 303 North, West Nyack, NY. We carpool whenever possible.
NOTE: If you plan to meet the group at the destination, please call the trip leader in advance!
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January 2012 |
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| 1 Jan 2012 (Sun) |
Birding at Jones Beach, NY Meet Della and Alan Wells at the Commuter Parking Lot, Rte. 303 North, West Nyack, at 5:45am. See the first sunrise of 2012 and start your new year list. 845-942-5751 |
| 8 Jan 2012 (Sun) |
SECOND Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier
Meet Carol Weiss at 8am at the ball field parking at the pier. Prepare for cold and wind and
expect to see an unusual bird or two. 845-358-3659 |
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14 Jan 2012 (Sat) |
Pelham Bay Park
Meet Jim Previdi at 8am at the Commuter Parking Lot, Route 303 North, West Nyack, for carpooling. Search for owls and waterfowl in this wild(er) corner of the Bronx. Dress warmly, bring snack and hot drink. Return by early afternoon. 845-942-8448 |
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21 Jan 2012 (Sat) |
Winter Birding at Montauk Meet Jim Previdi at 6:30am at the Commuter Parking Lot, Route 303, West Nyack, for carpooling. All-day trip to the eastern end of Long Island to look for seabirds that come near shore during the winter months. 845-942-8448 |
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February 2012 |
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| 4 Feb 2012 (Sat) |
Winter Birding in Orange County Meet Jim Previdi at 2pm at the Commuter Parking Lot, Route 303 North, West Nyack, for carpooling. See raptors and field birds. Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls are usually sighted just before sunset. Should return by 6:30 pm. 845-942-8448 |
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5 Feb 2012 (Sun) |
Meet Veronika Krause at 8am at the ball field parking lot at the
pier. Over by 10am. 845-359-9294
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17 Feb 2012 (Fri) |
Owl Prowl at Stony Point Battlefield Meet Jim Previdi at 7:30pm a the main parking lot at the end of Battlefield Rd, accessed from Park Rd. off Rte. 9W in Stony Point. Search for the resident Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech Owls. 845-942-8448 or Battlefield office 845.-786-2521 |
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18 Feb 2012 (Sat) |
Rockland Lake State Park Meet Elyse and Tom Fuller at 8am at the North Pool parking lot. Look for late wintering ducks. Great for beginners. Over by 11:30am. 845-351-2893 |
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19 Feb 2012 (Sun) |
Croton Point Park Meet Carol Weiss at 8am at the Commuter Parking Lot, Rte. 303 North, |
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March 2012 |
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| 4 Mar 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier
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10 Mar 2012 (Sat) |
Woodcocks at Kakiat Park
Meet Jim Previdi at 5:30pm at the Kakiat parking lot, Rte. 202 opposite |
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18 Mar 2012 (Sun) |
Morning Stroll at Kakiat Park Meet Carol Weiss at 8am at the Kakiat parking lot, Rte. 202 opposite |
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April 2012 |
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| 1 Apr 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier Meet Carol Weiss at 8am at the ball field parking lot at the pier. Check the pier and river for early migrants. Over by 10am. 845-358-3659 |
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8 Apr 2012 (Sun) |
The Celery Farm, Allendale, NJ Meet Alan & Della Wells and Peter Johnson at 9am at the Celery Farm parking lot on Franklin Turnpike, |
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15 Apr 2012 (Sun) |
A Spring Stroll at Mt. Ivy Swamp
Meet Veronika Krause at 9am at |
| 20 Apr 2012 (Fri) |
A Weekday Walk at the Celery Farm
Meet Elyse Fuller at 9am at the Celery Farm parking lot on Franklin Turnpike, |
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27 Apr 2012 (Fri) |
A Weekday Walk at the Elk Pen
Meet Elyse Fuller at 9am at the parking area for the Elk Pen section of |
| 29 Apr 2012 (Sun) |
Doodletown
Meet Carol Weiss at 7am at the pull-off on Rte. 9W just north of the |
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May 2012 |
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| 3 May 2012 (Thu) |
An Evening Walk at Tallman State Park Meet Tom Fuller at 6pm at the south entrance parking lot on Rte. 9W about one mile south of the main entrance to 845-351-2893 |
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4 May 2012 (Fri) |
A Weekday Walk at Doodletown Meet Elyse Fuller at 9am at the pull-off on Rte. 9W just north of the |
| 6 May 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier
Meet Veronika Krause at 8am at the ball field parking lot at the pier. Over by 10am. 845-359-9294 |
| 10 May 2012 (Thu) |
Evening Bird Walk at Kennedy Dells
Meet Tom Fuller at 6pm at the far lot closest to the trails. Wear long pants as there may be an opportunity to look inside nest boxes. Over by 8pm. 845-351-2893 |
| 11 May 2012 (Fri) |
A Weekday Walk at Ironwood Drive Meet Elyse Fuller at 9am at the cul-de-sac at the end of |
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18-19 May 2012 (Fri & Sat) |
BIG BIRD DAY Annual fundraiser - see RAS Observer for details. |
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26-28 May 2012 (Fri, Sat, & Sun) |
Birding Delaware on Memorial Day Weekend
(3-day Trip) Call 845-942-5751 fro details. |
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June 2012 |
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| 2 Jun 2012 (Sat) |
Galeville Airport during Nesting Season Meet Della & Alan Wells at 7am at the Commuter Parking Lot on Rte. 9W in |
| 3 Jun 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier
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| 10 Jun 2012 (Sun) |
Doodletown for Beginners Meet Della and Alan Wells at 8am at the pull-off on Rte. 9W, south of Bear Mountain, just north of the |
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17 Jun 2012 (Sun) |
Dragons & Damsels of Rockland Meet Alan and Della Wells at 9am at the Commuter Parking Lot, Rte. 9W in |
| 20 Jun 2012 (Wed) |
Solstice Hike at Sterling Forest State Park Meet Tom Fuller at 5pm at the cul-de-sac at the end of |
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July 2012 |
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| 1 Jul 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier
Meet Carol Weiss at 8am at the ball field parking lot at the pier. Check the
pier and river for summer residents. Over around 10am. 845-358-3659 |
| 5 Aug 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier Meet Veronika Krause at 8am at the ball field parking lot at the pier. Over by 10am. 845-359-9294 |
| 12 Aug 2012 (Sun) |
Birds and Cameras at Jamaica Bay Meet Alan and Della Wells at 7:30am at the Commuter Parking Lot, Rte. 303 North, |
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September 2012 |
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2 Sep 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk
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TBD |
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| October 2012 | |
| 7 Oct 2012 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk |
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November 2012 |
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4 Nov 2011 (Sun) |
First Sunday Walk |
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TBD |
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December 2012 |
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| 2 Dec 2011 (Sun) | First Sunday Walk |
| 16 Dec 2011 (Sun) |
Annual Christmas Bird Count (All Day) & Pot Luck Dinner Join a team for our 66th Christmas Bird Count. Check www.rocklandaudubon.org or call Carol Weiss 845-358-3659 |