Join us for a special members-only walk at one of Westchester County’s premier birding destinations, featuring a rich mix of salt marsh, woodland, meadow, and shoreline habitats that attract an impressive diversity of migrating and breeding birds in late spring.

The field trip will be led by Nadav Snir-Zelniker, a longtime member of Bedford Audubon, a regular on our walks, and a skilled birder in his own right. Early June is an exciting time, when breeding activity is in full swing and lingering migrants can still be found. Species we may encounter include Osprey, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Green Heron, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole, Willow Flycatcher, Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Red-winged Blackbird, and a variety of swallows and shorebirds. With some luck, we may also spot a lingering migrant warbler or an early southbound shorebird along the marsh edges.

Not a member? Not a problem! You can support us with your membership here: https://bedfordaudubon.org/membership/. Membership status will update immediately.  

Tuesday, June 2, 7:30am-9:30am. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. Please email Susan to register: info@bedfordaudubon.org.

Birding and Brunch is Back!

Once again, we will head north to the verdant hills andvalleys of northern Dutchess County in search of its local birdlife! We willseek out only the best birding destinations in the Millbrook area with Board President, John Hannan, to be co-led by BAS Board member,John Askildsen. We will look to visit forest, field, wetlands and a hemlockgorge, all before we break for a fabulous brunch at one of Dutchess County’smost popular eateries!   Our focus willbe primarily on forest dwellers such as grosbeaks, tanagers, flycatchers, and avariety of warblers, with a few really special bird species mixed in. We’llstop at a wetland or two, so herons, rails and more are certainly apossibility. And let’s not forget our field birds as well, such as meadowlarks,bobolinks, and kestrel, will be part of our goal for the day. This trip wasvery popular when we ran it in June, 2024. So, do make your reservations ASAP! 

Sunday, June 14^th, 2026,7AM-2PM. Cost: $50 to include brunch. Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Email Susan to reserve your spot: info@bedfordaudubon.org.

Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.

As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.

The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership).  The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals, but does include:

   
• Tait’s expertise for full days of birding

   

• A jam-packed itinerary with all logistics worked out so you can focus on the main attraction – birds!

   

• A Welcome Reception on Friday evening that will include wine, cheese, and other refreshments

   

• Bonding over daily recaps and bird counts every evening

Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, trip cancellation policy, and more.

*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.

As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.

The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership).  The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals, but does include:

   
• Tait’s expertise for full days of birding

   

• A jam-packed itinerary with all logistics worked out so you can focus on the main attraction – birds!

   

• A Welcome Reception on Friday evening that will include wine, cheese, and other refreshments

   

• Bonding over daily recaps and bird counts every evening

Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, trip cancellation policy, and more.

*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.

As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.

The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership).  The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals, but does include:

   
• Tait’s expertise for full days of birding

   

• A jam-packed itinerary with all logistics worked out so you can focus on the main attraction – birds!

   

• A Welcome Reception on Friday evening that will include wine, cheese, and other refreshments

   

• Bonding over daily recaps and bird counts every evening

Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, trip cancellation policy, and more.

*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Home to a wide variety of migratory and year-round species, birding is an all-season activity in the Adirondacks! Between boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl, this area is a birding paradise. Tait Johansson, our naturalist-in-residence, will maximize your experience by leading you to a variety of habitats in search of some Adirondack specialties including Canada Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, Mourning Warblers, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Ruffed Grouse, Philadelphia Vireo, Red Crossbill and so much more.

As with most of our trips, the exact itinerary for the weekend will be crafted closer to the departure date in order to optimize specific birding locations based on the most updated migration information. Possible locations in the area include Massawepie Mire, Tupper Lake, Bloomingdale’s Bog, Saranac Lake, Madawaska, Spring Pond Bog, Fort Edwards Grasslands and more.

The program fee for this trip is $165 (members); $200 (non-members and we’ll credit $35 toward an annual membership).  The fee does not include hotel, transportation, or meals, but does include:

   
• Tait’s expertise for full days of birding

   

• A jam-packed itinerary with all logistics worked out so you can focus on the main attraction – birds!

   

• A Welcome Reception on Friday evening that will include wine, cheese, and other refreshments

   

• Bonding over daily recaps and bird counts every evening

Want to join the trip or have questions? Please email Susan for more details including hotel recommendations, trip cancellation policy, and more.

*Note that registration is limited and our trips often fill up. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.