Adirondack Birding:
Teddy
Roosevelt Bird Walk
30 July 2011
Adirondack Wetlands: Boardwalk into Barnum Bog at the Paul Smiths Visitor Center
Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister led a bird walk on the Heron Marsh Trail and the Boreal Life Trail on 30 July 2011. The walk was part of the "TR" Birding Series. The walk began at 8:00 AM, when we met at the parking lot at the Paul Smith's College VIC.
Mushrooms along the Boreal Life Trail at the Paul Smiths VIC (30 July 2011)
The highlight of the walk was a series of excellent views of two Great Blue Herons, flying over and resting in Heron Marsh, plus some very good views of an American Bittern.
Adirondack Wetlands: Barnum Bog at the Paul Smiths VIC (30 July 2011)
The walk began with a sighting of two Common Loons and a Black-capped Chickadee at the VIC parking lot. We also heard an American Goldfinch.
Adirondack Wildflowers: Indian Pipe on the Boreal Life Trail at the Paul Smiths VIC (30 July 2011)
On the Heron Marsh Trail, we saw or heard the following birds:
| Golden-crowned Kinglet | Red-winged Blackbird |
| Mallard | Hermit Thrush |
| Great Blue Heron | Wood Duck |
| Blue Jay | American Bittern |
| American Crow | Cedar Waxwing |
| Ring-necked Duck |
Crown Coral Fungus on the Boreal Life Trail at the Paul Smiths VIC (30 July 2011)
On the Boreal Life Trail, we saw or heard the following birds:
| Winter Wren | Nashville Warbler |
| Northern Flicker | Blue Jay |
| Hermit Thrush | Black-capped Chickadee |
| White-throated Sparrow | Cedar Waxwing |