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| 10/20/26 10:56 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: |
| 10/17/26 9:00 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] What is this? Bill slightly up turned |
| 10/17/26 8:31 am |
John Roosenberg II via groups.io <mail4john2...> |
Re: [hmbirds] What is this? Bill slightly up turned |
| 10/17/26 8:06 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
[hmbirds] What is this? Bill slightly up turned |
| 10/15/26 10:30 am |
Ellen via groups.io <lnmp...> |
[hmbirds] Piping Plover conservation |
| 10/15/26 9:59 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] 2027 field trips, gauging interest |
| 10/15/26 6:03 am |
Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...> |
[hmbirds] Probable YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT: Tivoli Lake Preserve, Albany - 10/15 |
| 10/14/26 2:01 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 10/15 |
| 10/13/26 9:33 am |
gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...> |
[hmbirds] deer hunting in Saratoga Spa SP |
| 10/12/26 2:36 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Vischer Ferry duck season |
| 10/12/26 10:00 am |
Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Trying to find a home for HMBC member movies from 1970's and 80's to avoid landfill |
| 10/12/26 9:50 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Trying to find a home for HMBC member movies from 1970's and 80's to avoid landfill |
| 10/12/26 9:38 am |
Cynthia Edwardson via groups.io <Cjredwardson...> |
[hmbirds] Trying to find a home for HMBC member movies from 1970's and 80's to avoid landfill |
| 10/8/26 9:00 am |
Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman...> |
[hmbirds] Sign-On Letter: Support the Birds and Bees Protection Act |
| 10/7/26 1:00 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 10/8 |
| 10/7/26 5:09 am |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Schdy Green Market 10/11 |
| 10/6/26 7:18 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] winter finch forecast |
| 10/5/26 11:15 am |
Alan French via groups.io <adfrench...> |
[hmbirds] OT: Occultation of Jupiter Tomorrow Morning |
| 10/5/26 7:56 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Tonight - HMBC Program October 5 - Finch Book Author Matthew Young on Finches and Grosbeak Recovery |
| 10/1/26 6:13 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] HMBC Program October 5 - Finch Book Author Matthew Young on Finches and Grosbeak Recovery |
| 9/30/26 4:12 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] This week's destination: 10/1 |
| 9/30/26 2:32 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 9/17 |
| 9/28/26 10:06 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trips, 10/3 and 10/4 |
| 9/27/26 5:57 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Fw: Franklin Mountain Hawkcast 27 September |
| 9/26/26 7:28 am |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
[hmbirds] Sunday Saratoga Birding Canceled |
| 9/24/26 4:37 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Help needed for upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
| 9/24/26 3:17 pm |
Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] Help needed for upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
| 9/24/26 12:34 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Help needed for upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
| 9/23/26 12:34 pm |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
Re: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 9/17 |
| 9/22/26 10:02 am |
Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...> |
[hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
| 9/22/26 8:25 am |
scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> |
[hmbirds] Thacher Hawk Watch yesterday |
| 9/21/26 2:31 pm |
David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...> |
[hmbirds] Thank You - Five Rivers Festival |
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Date: 10/20/26 10:56 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: |
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
When: 24 Oct 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, Albany County
Coordinator: Naomi Lloyd <naomi_kestrel...>
On this trip along the Mohawk River and its backwaters in Niskayuna, we will look for waterfowl, gulls, and sparrows. Our walk will take us east past farm fields and Niska Isle, usually the most productive stretch. We will retrace our path and check for waterfowl at Lock 7. This is approximately 3.5 miles total. The meeting place has been changed in an effort to avoid the crowds of runners and bikers. We will be walking downriver for a change!
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking area where the Trail crosses Lock 7 Road. Bring a spotting scope if you wish to scan the waterfowl groups.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1cPBtuU6znMyYP19
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 10/17/26 9:00 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] What is this? Bill slightly up turned |
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Date: 10/17/26 8:31 am
From: John Roosenberg II via groups.io <mail4john2...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] What is this? Bill slightly up turned |
Hudsonian Godwit. Any more details? Where. When
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:06 AM, Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...> wrote:
Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 10/15/26 10:30 am
From: Ellen via groups.io <lnmp...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Piping Plover conservation |
I just saw a notice that the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic
Preservation is looking for a consultant to prepare a habitat conservation
plan for Piping Plovers on Long Island. It's in the NYS Contract Reporter,
if you know someone with this expertise.
Ellen P.
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Date: 10/15/26 9:59 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] 2027 field trips, gauging interest |
Hello birders! We're working on our 2027 field trip schedule. How much interest would there be in an August trip to the Outer Banks? The highlight would be joining one of the Brian Patterson NC day-boat pelagics. We looked into their schedule and they have a lot of dates in August next year. Distance-wise it's about a 10-hour straight-through drive. The boat trips are not cheap ($250 per person) but include on-board guides who really know the pelagic birds, and these are widely considered the best pelagic trips on the US east coast with a lot of potential for rare birds in late summer. We'd probably aim for a 5 or 6-day total itinerary, with one full day devoted to the pelagic and other days birding around the OB/coastal NC area (possibly including some coastal parts of the Delmarva area).
As usual priority will be given to Club members, and at present we're just looking for a show of interest. If this seems like something you'd like to do, please contact me so Gregg can begin to tie down a date for the Pelagic trip.
And as usual, if you know a local spot that needs further investigation, or if you'd like to lead one of our regularly scheduled trips, speak up! I'd especially like to do a day-trip or two to the lower Adirondacks, more spots in the less-birded counties of Region 8 like like Warren, Montgomery, Fulton and Schoharie, etc. We have so many new birders in the club, I'm sure some of you can show us somewhere great!
In addition, in looking over the schedule I realised I'm leading seven field trips a year, which is a lot considering I also lead the Thursday Birders and one CBC. I'd be happy to pass some of them on to volunteers. Those would be a Feb. Grasslands trip, May Schodack Island SP (get credit for everyone's Cerulean Warbler!), June Alfred E Solomon Grasslands, October Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail, and November Tomhannock Reservoir. Assistance gratefully accepted!
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 10/15/26 6:03 am
From: Tristan Lowery via groups.io <tristanlowery...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Probable YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT: Tivoli Lake Preserve, Albany - 10/15 |
About fifteen minutes ago at Tivoli Lake Preserve in Albany, I saw what I
initially thought was going to be a Common Yellowthroat skulking in some
low, dense vegetation - until it popped out into view briefly and I saw it
had a bright white broken eye-ring with a faded hint of a dark mask and a
bright, canary yellow breast. It immediately resumed its furtive behavior
and I haven't been able to relocate it. I saw this bird in the wooded and
shrubby strip just west of the Livingston Avenue parking lot.
Good birding -
Tristan Lowery
Albany, New York
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Date: 10/13/26 9:33 am
From: gregg_recer via groups.io <gregg_recer...>
Subject: [hmbirds] deer hunting in Saratoga Spa SP |
Following up on Naomi's post about the annual duck hunting season in VFNHP,
just mentioning for awareness that there is a new deer management program
in Saratoga Spa State Park. The program allows deer hunting with bows only
(no firearms) beginning today and running through 1 January 2027. Hunting
is restricted to the undeveloped park lands south of East-West Road that
extend all the way south to Northline Rd in Malta, and OPRHP is issuing a
total of 15 permits for this initial season. No hunting is allowed within
250' of roads, trails, structures, etc. and the trails from the Carlsbad
parking area have an additional buffer zone. Main access to the hunting
area would be either Carlsbad parking or the Gray's Crossing parking in
Malta. Full details here:
https://parks.ny.gov/news/press-releases/saratoga-spa-state-park-announces-deer-hunting-season
I happened to go there this morning to bird the Carlsbad "picnic table
graveyard" trails and a bow hunter was leaving on bicycle as I was getting
out of the car. Later I talked to a couple of Parks rangers who filled me
in on some of the details. They said there was supposed to be signage
posted in the Park, but I haven't noticed any along East-West Road.
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Gregg Recer
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Date: 10/12/26 2:36 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Vischer Ferry duck season |
Just a reminder - parts of Vischer Ferry are closed from 10/10 to 10/16 for a limited duck hunting season.
Naomi
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Date: 10/12/26 10:00 am
From: Richard Guthrie via groups.io <richardpguthrie...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Trying to find a home for HMBC member movies from 1970's and 80's to avoid landfill |
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Date: 10/12/26 9:50 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Trying to find a home for HMBC member movies from 1970's and 80's to avoid landfill |
While Denise and I unfortunately can't house them, I hope someone can as they are a true treasure. Bill's programs were wonderful and well-attended as many other long-time members can attest. He kindly presented on various bird taxonomic groups about once a year. Scott (Program Chair)
On Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:37:47 PM EDT, <Cjredwardson...> <Cjredwardson...> wrote:
Hi all,While on the HMBC board, I agreed to go through a large donation of 8mm movies that were taken by William Gorman, a member of the club primarily in the 1970's and 1980's when he was on club trips or travelling alone. He used some of these movies to give presentations to our club up until the early 2000's. I have a complete list of the locations of the movies which include Alaska, Hawaii, California, Colorado, Florida and Europe. There are also movies on specific groups of birds such as shorebirds, hummingbirds, owls, etc. William is deceased and these movies were given to the club from his family at some unknown point.Â
I'd really like to keep these movies out of the landfill but have not been able to find a repository for them. I can recycle the metal film containers but I'm not sure what to do with the film.Â
We've tried to locate a historical society that might take them and I have contacted the NYState Museum in Albany as well as The Macaulay Library of Cornell but so far no takers. Right now these films are stored in my basement since our club has no physical home and I want to get rid of them.
Please let me know if you are interested in housing these movies. Otherwise I will sadly have to dump them.
Thank you in advance,
Cindy Edwardson218-348-1859
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Date: 10/12/26 9:38 am
From: Cynthia Edwardson via groups.io <Cjredwardson...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Trying to find a home for HMBC member movies from 1970's and 80's to avoid landfill |
Hi all,
While on the HMBC board, I agreed to go through a large donation of 8mm
movies that were taken by William Gorman, a member of the club primarily in
the 1970's and 1980's when he was on club trips or travelling alone. He
used some of these movies to give presentations to our club up until the
early 2000's. I have a complete list of the locations of the movies which
include Alaska, Hawaii, California, Colorado, Florida and Europe. There are
also movies on specific groups of birds such as shorebirds, hummingbirds,
owls, etc. William is deceased and these movies were given to the club from
his family at some unknown point.
I'd really like to keep these movies out of the landfill but have not been
able to find a repository for them. I can recycle the metal film containers
but I'm not sure what to do with the film.
We've tried to locate a historical society that might take them and I have
contacted the NYState Museum in Albany as well as The Macaulay Library of
Cornell but so far no takers. Right now these films are stored in my
basement since our club has no physical home and I want to get rid of them.
Please let me know if you are interested in housing these movies. Otherwise
I will sadly have to dump them.
Thank you in advance,
Cindy Edwardson
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Date: 10/8/26 9:00 am
From: Eve Waterman via groups.io <eve.m.waterman...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Sign-On Letter: Support the Birds and Bees Protection Act |
Hello,
Forwarding an advocacy request from the American Bird Conservancy regarding
the Birds and Bees Protection Act passed in NY in 2023 for anyone wishing
to support their efforts to have this legislation fully implemented and
enforced.
Best,
Eve Waterman
Conservation Cte
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From: Edward Hardy Kern <EHardyKern...>
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Subject: Sign-On Letter: Support the Birds and Bees Protection Act
To:
Dear All,
American Bird Conservancy invites you to join us on a letter
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFyR4k2LGBEQepZ52ZHR9Ntk7fLveQjI55H9RwfbPJFPn4VA/viewform?usp=header>
to Gov. Hochul asking her to direct the Department of Environmental
Conservation to fully and faithfully implement the Birds and Bees
Protection Act. The BBPA was passed in 2023 to protect New York’s wildlife,
habitats, and waterways from neonicotinoid insecticides by reducing use
through 3 main avenues: lawns/turf, ornamentals and woody plants, and row
crop seeds.
LETTER LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFyR4k2LGBEQepZ52ZHR9Ntk7fLveQjI55H9RwfbPJFPn4VA/viewform?usp=header
An exemption written into the bill to allow trained professionals to use
neonics to combat invasive pests on woody plants is being over interpreted
by the NY Department of Environmental Conservation to allow use of neonics
for any invasive pest, even when on lawns or turf.
We are asking Gov. Hochul to direct the DEC to tighten their regulations
under the law and execute it faithfully and in the spirit in which it was
passed.
The letter
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will close on October 16th at COB. Please reach out with any questions!
Sincerely,
Hardy Kern
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Director of Government Relations,
Pesticides and Birds Campaign
American Bird Conservancy
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Date: 10/7/26 5:09 am
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Schdy Green Market 10/11 |
Hi folks,
Great news! We’ll be popping up the HMBC outreach booth at the Schenectady Greenmarket this Sunday, October 11, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM!
We also need your help! Shoot me an email if you think you might be able to stop by for an hour or two. We could really use the support as we are light on volunteers per usual. Come hang out, chat birds, and help us spread the word about HMBC and grow our club membership.
Get some birding in before or after, enjoy the farmers market, and make a morning of it!
Thanks,
Dave Massa
HMBC Outreach Chair
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Date: 10/6/26 7:18 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] winter finch forecast |
As Matt Young mentioned in his program last night, the 2026-2027 Winter Finch Forecast has recently been released. Matt's synopsis is to expect finches in the northeast, but likely they will be in forested areas given the availability of food there. For the full forecast, please see https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2026-2027. Good birding and please report finches on ebird and HMBirds. And try to record vocalizations if you can.Scott Stoner, Program Chair, Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club
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Date: 10/5/26 11:15 am
From: Alan French via groups.io <adfrench...>
Subject: [hmbirds] OT: Occultation of Jupiter Tomorrow Morning |
Hi Folks,
The Moon will move in front of or occult Jupiter before dawn on Tuesday
morning, and the skies are supposed to be clear. The Moon will move in
front of Jupiter at ~4:26 AM EDT tomorrow morning and reappear along the
dark limb of the crescent Moon at ~5:27. With a modest spotting or
astronomical scope magnifying 50 to 60 times, you will see Jupiter as a
small disk and you can watch the Moon take a little over a minute to
move in front of Jupiter and, slightly over and hour later, emerge along
the dark limb. A spotting scope should also show the four Galilean moons
of Jupiter and they will also vanish behind the eastward moving Moon.
Jupiter will be 20 degrees above the eastern horizon at 5:20, the
crescent Moon nearby. Times will not vary significantly over the Capital
District region.
Below is a more detailed account. The first graphic, just before Europa
is occulted, is larger than the view at 50 or 60x to show the labels.
Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, October 6, before dawn, the Moon will pass in
front of, or occult, the planet Jupiter. According to Sky Safari, from
Schenectady the Moon will first move in front of Jupiter just after 4:26
AM EDT and will take just over a minute to cover the planet. Jupiter
will emerge, along the dark limb, just after 5:27 AM, and take just over
a minute to completely reappear. It will be a nice sight through any
modest astronomical telescope or spotting scope magnifying 50 to 60
times, and even binoculars will improve the view. Jupiter's four bight
Galilean moons are usually easy in any telescope, but the brightness of
the Moon and possible light scatter in your telescope may make them more
challenging. Ganymede and Io are easiest to spot, Callisto the most
difficult. Below are graphics showing Jupiter and the four moons just
before disappearance and Jupiter just after emergence. The occultation
is visible from southeastern Canada and most of the United States.
Clear skies, Alan
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Date: 10/5/26 7:56 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Tonight - HMBC Program October 5 - Finch Book Author Matthew Young on Finches and Grosbeak Recovery |
TONIGHT, Monday, October 5, Five Rivers EEC and Zoom, 6:30 PM. Matthew Young, author (with Lilian Stokes) ofÂ
Finches of the United States and Canada will speak on "From Finches to the FiRN and the Grosbeak Recovery Project."
The Zoom link will be available later this week
We hope to see you there in person or online!
For more information, please see https://hmbc.net/event-6805367 Scott Stoner, Program Chair, Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club
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Date: 10/1/26 6:13 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] HMBC Program October 5 - Finch Book Author Matthew Young on Finches and Grosbeak Recovery |
Next Monday, October 5, Five Rivers EEC and Zoom, 6:30 PM. Matthew Young, author (with Lilian Stokes) of Finches of the United States and Canada will speak on "From Finches to the FiRN and the Grosbeak Recovery Project."
The Zoom link will be available later this week
We hope to see you there in person or online!
For more information, please see https://hmbc.net/event-6805367 Scott Stoner, Program Chair, Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club
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Date: 9/30/26 4:12 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 10/1 |
*sigh* I meant 10/1, of course. It's a pain changing the header on my phone
Naomi
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 05:32:03 PM EDT, naomi lloyd <naomi_kestrel...> wrote:
Hey Thursday birders! Let's keep to dry paths after days of rain. Meet at 8am at the historic barn off Hilton Rd to walk some of the Helderburg-Hudson trail, and the Bender Melon Farm woods paths.
Meeting spot:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7EAz3pQUrN83rxR26
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Date: 9/30/26 2:32 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 9/17 |
Hey Thursday birders! Let's keep to dry paths after days of rain. Meet at 8am at the historic barn off Hilton Rd to walk some of the Helderburg-Hudson trail, and the Bender Melon Farm woods paths.
Meeting spot:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7EAz3pQUrN83rxR26
Naomi
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On Wed, Sep 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM, naomi lloyd<naomi_kestrel...> wrote:
Her Thursday birders! Let's meet at Pitney Meadows at 8am to try for migrating sparrows - target bird: Lincoln's and maybe rarities?
Park along the fence line
43.0692735, -73.8035975
Naomi
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On Wed, Sep 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM, naomi lloyd<naomi_kestrel...> wrote: Hey Thursday birders! Tomorrow's not looking like a promising Hawkwatch day, but I made a commitment so I'll be up at the Overlook at 10:00, hoping not to be rained on.
Naomi
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Date: 9/28/26 10:06 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trips, 10/3 and 10/4 |
Crossing my fingers we'll break this streak of rainy weekends!
Five Rivers EEC
When: 3 Oct 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Five Rivers EEC, Albany County
Coordinator: Tristan Lowery 646-323-8914 <tristanlowery...>
Early October birding in the Capital Region offers the opportunity to experience fall foliage and fall migration both peaking around the same time and Five Rivers is a great location to witness both natural spectacles. We’ll spend the morning here in search of fall migrants in a variety of habitats around the property. Sparrows should be especially abundant this time of year, and we’ll have a good chance of picking out Lincoln’s, Swamp, White-crowned Sparrows out of larger flocks of White-throated and Song Sparrows. Later migrating warblers such as Yellow-rumped and Palm Warbler are often still moving through, as well as both species of kinglet, Blue-headed Vireos, and Hermit Thrushes. It’s also a good time of year to keep our eyes skyward, as both waterfowl and raptors should be heading south. Just a warning though: walking around Five Rivers in fall can sometimes be a wet and muddy affair, so dress appropriately.
Meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar.
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Bog Meadow Brook Trail
When: 4 Oct 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Bog Meadow Brook Trail
Coordinator: Ron Harrower <ronharrower14...>
Bog Meadow Brook Trail, an old rail trail just east of Saratoga Springs, runs along the northern edge of a swamp and consists of wetland habitat with two ponds with a wet mixed forest in between. In October, sparrows are moving in and late migrants are still present. There should be a good variety of waterfowl and lingering shorebirds are possible.Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the trailhead pull-off on Meadowbrook Road, about 0.3 mile west of Stafford Bridge Road / New York State Route 67.
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Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
Naomi
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Date: 9/27/26 5:57 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Fw: Franklin Mountain Hawkcast 27 September |
Naomi
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Broad-winged Hawk season is mostly over for us. The birds are heading to South America for the winter. This season was a bit below average A bit over 1700 of the little buteos were counted. Thanks to everyone who spotted those high birds in that deep blue sky.Â
Early October is among my favorite times at Franklin Mountain. It is the period of greatest species diversity. Leaf color peaks and it isn't yet cold. Birds will be migrating, including those that use powered flight – falcons and accipiters. Gross numbers aren't usually high but on a good day you can sometimes see 10 species. An early October day with ideal wind conditions (moderate NW winds) is a real treat. I will send out an alert when I see those ideal conditions in the forecast. Later in October we should see an increase in Red-tailed Hawks and the first Golden Eagles.Â
This week has three dry days forecast mid-week. NW winds show up several days, including in the long-range forecast for Saturday, the day of our Open House. Let's hope they are right.Â
Mark your calendar:Â The annual Franklin Mountain Open House will be held on Saturday, October 3. There will be refreshments, a workshop on identifying flying raptors, a trail walk, and live rehabilitated birds in the afternoon. We hope to see you there. Details and directions are at https://doas.us/events/sanctuary-open-house/.
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Date: 9/26/26 7:28 am
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Sunday Saratoga Birding Canceled |
The weather predicted for tomorrow with the expected rain and wind has forced me to cancel Sundays birding walk at the Saratoga battlefield.
Please also post on the club’s facebook account.
Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 9/24/26 4:37 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Help needed for upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
Thanks Bob, very appreciated. It will be your call about weather
Naomi
On Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 06:17:34 PM EDT, Robert S Pastel <rspastel...> wrote:
I am available (our trip to a 70th birthday party was postponed!) and would be happy to lead this trip.Â
Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 9/24/26 3:17 pm
From: Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] Help needed for upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
I am available (our trip to a 70th birthday party was postponed!) and would be happy to lead this trip.
Robert S. Pastel
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Date: 9/24/26 12:34 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Help needed for upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
Hello birding friends - unfortunately the trip leader had to drop out. Would anyone like to volunteer to take over? If not, the trip will be cancelled since the forecast is for rain and wind anyway.
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 9/23/26 12:34 pm
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: Re: [hmbirds] This week's destination: 9/17 |
Her Thursday birders! Let's meet at Pitney Meadows at 8am to try for migrating sparrows - target bird: Lincoln's and maybe rarities?
Park along the fence line
43.0692735, -73.8035975
Naomi
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On Wed, Sep 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM, naomi lloyd<naomi_kestrel...> wrote: Hey Thursday birders! Tomorrow's not looking like a promising Hawkwatch day, but I made a commitment so I'll be up at the Overlook at 10:00, hoping not to be rained on.
Naomi
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Date: 9/22/26 10:02 am
From: Naomi Lloyd via groups.io <naomi_kestrel...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Upcoming field trip: Saratoga Battlefield, 9/27 |
Saratoga Battlefield
When: 27 Sep 2026
8:00 AM
Location: Saratoga Battlefield, Saratoga County
Coordinator: Jamie Kane <jamielynnkane...>
This popular trip features beautiful foliage and a good chance to see hawks, woodpeckers, sparrows, bluebirds and late migrants as we walk the woods and grasslands of the battlefield.
Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot near the park’s visitor center off New York State Route 32.
Naomi Lloyd
Field Trip Committee
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Date: 9/22/26 8:25 am
From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Thacher Hawk Watch yesterday |
After a chilly, cloudy morning the afternoon sun made it pleasant at the Helderberg Hawk Watch at the Overlook at John Boyd Thacher State Park yesterday, September 21. Led by Drew Hopkins of Five Rivers EEC (who kept the official count), about a half dozen birders saw Broad-winged, Red-tailed, Cooper's, and Sharp-shinned , along with American Kestrel, Peregrine (perched for a while in a distant tree), 3 Bald eagles and two Ospreys.  Hawk watching continues today led by Alan Devoe bird club.  Scott Stoner, Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club Sent from my Galaxy
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Date: 9/21/26 2:31 pm
From: David M via groups.io <davidpmassa...>
Subject: [hmbirds] Thank You - Five Rivers Festival |
Huge shout out and thank you to Dr. Molho, Bob Pastel, Kevin McGrath, and anyone else who helped make HMBC’s outreach booth at the Five Rivers Fall Festival possible on Saturday. Even with just a few of us pitching in we kept the booth going and connected with a ton of people, from longtime friends of the club to many who were hearing about HMBC for the first time.
It was a beautiful, cool and sunny fall day, and a great success all around. Thanks again to everyone who gave up some of their Saturday to help make outreach like this possible!
-David Massa
Outreach Chair
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