Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester
A New York Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Serving the communities of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry,
Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Yonkers

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Saturday, June, 20, 2009 Dragons & Damsels  11:00 AM Lenoir Nature Preserve An introductory program to learn about their lifestyle and the different species in our area, followed by a field session as we attempt to capture and observe these fleet flyers.

New York State Young Birders Club New York State Ornithological Association

Sanibel Island, Ding Darling and Corkscrew Swamp Trip Report March 2009

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• Upcoming Chapter Meetings and Programs

  • Sunday, June 7, 2009 
    Hudson River Fest: A Search for the Past, Present and Future
    10am - 5pm - Lyndhurst 
       Join us at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown as they celebrate the Quadricentennial, the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the river that now bears his name. This will be an all day educational event focusing on the environment, the river, open space and habitat preservation. The day will include lectures, demonstrations, food, entertainment and activities for children and adults. Hudson River Audubon will have a table with information and children's activities. Adults $5, Children under 12 are free.
        Lyndhurst is located ½ mile south of the Tappan Zee Bridge on Route 9 in Tarrytown, NY.

  • Saturday, June, 20, 2009
    Dragons & Damsels 
    Lenoir Nature Preserve
    Winged wonders, aerial acrobats, dragonflies have been around since before the dinosaurs.
    Their flight is studied by the United States military and NASA. They come in a variety of colors from muted browns to brilliant blues and greens, bright reds and neon, they sparkle like dazzling jewels.
    Join us on June 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Lenoir for an introductory program to learn about their lifestyle and the different species in our area, followed by a field session as we attempt to capture and observe these fleet flyers.

  • Wednesday June 24, 2009
    "Members' Night" 
    Lenoir Nature Preserve
    Members are invited to share their favorite nature slides or digital images with us. 
    Bring 10-20 of your best nature pictures / field trip photos / vacation adventure images and be prepared to give a SHORT 5-10 minute  presentation.

  • Wednesday, September 23, 2009
    "Grand Tetons / Yellowstone Park"
    Lenoir Nature Preserve
    Presenter: Walter Chadwick
    A power point presentation highlighting the park's natural wonders and wildlife.
    

• Upcoming Field Trips
  
  • Sunday, May 31, 2009
    Shawangunk Grasslands NWR
    Meet at 6:00 AM at Lenoir Nature Preserve for car pooling
    Shawangunk Grasslands NWR, near the Hamlet of Wallkill in Ulster County is a sea of grassland and home to many grassland species. We will see Eastern Meadowlarks, Bobolinks and Savannah Sparrows. We may find Upland Sandpipers and possibly a Grasshopper or Henslow’s Sparrow if we get lucky. Red-headed Woodpecker is occasionally seen at the nearby Blue Chip Farm.
    Bring plenty of water as it could get hot and we will be walking quite a distance as well.

     

• Young Naturalist Program (2008-2009)  
  
      A nature study program for children 6-10. Programs are from 10:00 -11:00 AM on select Saturdays. Programs take place rain or shine with indoor programs for rainy days. Pre-registration required. Limit 10 children. All programs take place at Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley Street, just off North Broadway in Yonkers, NY.  For registration and information call Walter Chadwick at 914-237-5791.

  • Lenoir's Critters
    Saturday, April 4, 2009 
    

     

• Have a Wild Bird Question? E-mail Michael Bochnik   
  

• A Guide to the Birds of Westchester County - a list of birds found in Westchester and their relative abundance in each season
  
• Where to Bird in Westchester County - descriptions, directions and maps to over 40 places to bird
  
      Birds of Westchester Check List (PDF file)
      Birds of Yonkers Check List (PDF file)
      Guía a las Aves del Condado de Westchester
  
  
• Butterfly Garden - including a list of butterflies found in Yonkers 
  
• Birding Links
  
• Board Members and Committees
  
• Become a Member
  

• Science Watch - Articles from our newsletter by Saul Scheinbach

  • June 2009 - Keeping One Eye Open
  • May 2009 - Mom's Perception of Dad Determines Her Children's Sex
  • April 2009 - Little Birds, Big Trips 
  • March 2009 - My Father was a Dinosaur
  • Jan/Feb 2009 - A Pharmacy in the Woods
  • Nov/Dec 2008 - The Genetics of a Happy Marriage
  • October 2008 -  Just the Right Balance
  • September 2008  -When Fish Lie 
  • June 2008  - The Clothes Make the Man
  • May 2008  -  How DEET Works
  • April 2008  -  The Impact of Backyard Bird Feeders
  • March 2008  -  House Finch Adaptability 3
  • January 2008  -  Something to Crow About
  • November 2007  - The Ecology of Fear
  • October 2007  - The Quick-Change Artistry of Darwin's Finches
  • September 2007  - The Sixth Sense of Homing Pigeons
  • Past Science Watch Articles

   

• In the Wild ... - Articles from our newsletter by Mary Harrington
  
• Excellent information on West Nile and Pesticides
  
• On the Road Again . . . to the Baja, ha ha! 
  
• Past Features

  • Benjamin Moore Cool Hummingbird Video

  • Puffin, Moose and Bog Trip -An odyssey through Maine, New Hampshire and the Adirondack Park (June 2008)

  • Costa Rica Trip Report (February 2008)

  • Michael Bochnik honored at the Spring State Council Meeting (March 07)

  • Delmarva (May 2006)

  • Texas Trip Report (April 2005)

  • California (January 2005)

  • Arizona Trip Report (May 2003) 

  • Eastern Bluebirds Nest at Lenoir (August 2003)

  • Bahama Wildlife (August 2002) 

  • Bluebirds Return to Yonkers (May 2002)

  • Texas - Rio Grande Trip Report (April 2002) 

  • New York State Breeding bird Atlas Project (New York Dept. of Conservation site)

  • 2001 Rufous Hummingbird Pictures from Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers

  • Calliope Hummingbird Pictures from Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan

  • Delmarva Trip Report (May 2000) 

  • Southwest Trip Report

  • Northern Gannet Diving

  • Dr. Fred Hubbard 
    "Village Naturalist"
    of Hastings-on-Hudson, 
    died at his home on June 4th at the age of 81
    Click here for an Obituary and tribute videos 

  • Hawk Release at Benjamin Moore 

Mike and Kelli's Honeymoon

Citi and Shea (Penguins)

Hudson River Audubon Society
P.O. BOX 616
Yonkers, New York 10703
Telephone (914) 237-9331
Email: BochnikM@cs.com

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