Boreal Life Trail at the Paul Smiths VIC (12 Decemer 2013)

Birding the Adirondacks:
Winter Owl Prowl
Friday, 18 December 2015

Birds of the Adirondack Mountains: Barred Owl and Northern Saw-whet Owl. Photos by Larry Master. Used by permission.Birds of the Adirondacks: Barred Owl, and Northern Saw-whet Owl. Photos by Larry Master.

Come and snowshoe in the woods at the VIC and see whooo’s calling.  Participants will learn owl natural history, call notes, and listen for calling owls.  We'll be listening for two species of owl: Barred Owls and Northern Saw-whet Owls. Bring snowshoes and a flashlight or headlamp to help guide your way, and please dress appropriately for being outdoors at night. 

The cost is $10/person or $5 for Friends of the VIC.   Snowshoes are available for rent at the VIC. Preregistration required by 5:00 PM the day prior.






















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.