Birding the Adirondacks:
Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk
30 May 2012
Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister led a bird walk on the Heron Marsh Trail on 30 May 2012. The walk was part of the "TR" Birding Series. The walk began at 9:00 AM, when we met in the VIC building at the Paul Smith's College VIC. We saw or heard a total of 32 birds. Highlights of the walk included some excellent views of three American Bitterns overflying Heron Marsh, as well as a good view of a Broad-winged Hawk and a family of eight Ring-necked Ducks. We also had some good views of several Black-throated Blue Warblers. The Heron Marsh Trail was abloom with Lady's Slippers.
Near the VIC building and the parking lot, we saw or heard the following birds:
| Broad-winged Hawk | Eastern Phoebe |
| Ruby-throated Hummingbird | Brown Creeper |
| Chipping Sparrow | Blackburnian Warbler |
| Blue-headed Vireo | American Robin |
| Northern Parula | Black-throated Blue Warbler |
| Ovenbird |
On the Heron Marsh Trail from the VIC building to the floating bridge, we saw or heard the following birds:
On the Heron Marsh Trail near Shingle Mill Falls, we saw or heard the following birds:
We also observed a number of wildflowers blooming or in bud:
| Lady's Slipper | Starflower |
| Bunchberry | Labrador Tea |
| Clintonia | Wild Sarsaparilla |
| Canada Mayflower |