Birds of the Adirondacks:  Bohemian Waxwing. Photo by Larry Master. www.masterimages.org

Birding the Adirondacks:
Winter Birding Trip to Lake Champlain
Saturday, 22 February 2014
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Birds of the Adirondacks: Snowy Owl (December 2013).  Photo by Larry Master.  Used by permission Birds of the Adirondacks: Snowy Owl. December 2013

Join the Adirondack Birding Center on a trip to the shores, farm fields, and meadows of the picturesque Champlain Valley, one of the best areas to go birding in the North Country. We'll search for waterfowl on the lake, hawks along the farm fields, and finches feeding in the hedgerows. We are also hoping to see one of the Snowy Owls that have been observed in this area. Forty species could be observed on this full-day event.

Birds seen in the Champlain Valley include:

Bohemian Waxwing Snowy Owl
Birds of the Adirondacks: Barrow's Goldeneye. Photo by Larry Master.  Used by permission
Pine Siskin Sharp-shinned Hawk
Bufflehead Northern Shrike
Lesser Scaup Rough-legged Hawk
Snow Bunting Red-tailed Hawk
Common Redpoll Mallard
Ring-billed Gull Herring Gull
American Black Duck Greater Scaup
Northern Harrier Horned Lark
Redhead Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck Northern Pintail
Common Goldeneye Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser Horned Grebe
Cedar Waxwing Bald Eagle
Cooper's Hawk American Wigeon
Barrow's Goldeneye Bald Eagle
Snowy Owl  

 

Birds of the Adirondacks:  Bohemian Waxwing (24 February 2008).  Photo by Larry Master. www.masterimages.orgWe'll meet in the VIC building and travel by van to the Champlain valley, stopping at various birding hot spots. Although we will be birding from the comfort of a 12-passenger van, we'll also be spending time outdoors at the various stops, so dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a bag lunch and hot beverage.

The cost is $75 per person. There is a 25% discount for Friends of the VIC. Preregistration is required; please call 518-327-6241 to register.


Photos: Larry Master








Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.