Events

Barrens Birding Blitz

Location

Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
195 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

• September 16, 2023, 6:00AM

Detailed Times/Hours This team birding competition will take place from 6am-12pm, culminating in an awards luncheon in the Discovery Center at 12:30pm. The Birding Barrens Blitz will keep in guidance with the American Birding Association Code of Ethics. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate from novice to expert, teams available for birding throughout the preserve as well as sit and spot teams. The teams, both traversing & sit and spot, will divide and conquer the preserve hiking trails in all regions. The team's eyes and ears will provide a snapshot of the birds in the preserve, teams will compete to spot & identify and collect as many species as possible in the time allotted. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission has 200 bird species who call the pine barrens home. The preserve is a New York State Bird Conservation Area, a National Audubon Society Important Bird Area & part of the New York State Birding Trail. This exciting birding event is presented by Hudson Mohawk Bird Club, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and the Friends of the Pine Bush Community. Highlights * Join with fellow birders to discover some of the 200 avian species who call the Albany Pine Bush Preserve home. * Opportunity to interact with knowledgeable preserve staff and community partners and learn more about the Albany Pine Bush Preserve's unique ecosystem and species. * Chance to win awards & prizes. * Lunch with birding friends old and new.

Details

Event Type Birding Event Description This team birding competition will take place from 6am-12pm, culminating in an awards luncheon in the Discovery Center at 12:30pm. The Birding Barrens Blitz will keep in guidance with the American Birding Association Code of Ethics. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate from novice to expert, teams available for birding throughout the preserve as well as sit and spot teams. The teams, both traversing & sit and spot, will divide and conquer the preserve hiking trails in all regions. The team's eyes and ears will provide a snapshot of the birds in the preserve, teams will compete to spot & identify and collect as many species as possible in the time allotted. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission has 200 bird species who call the pine barrens home. The preserve is a New York State Bird Conservation Area, a National Audubon Society Important Bird Area & part of the New York State Birding Trail. This exciting birding event is presented by Hudson Mohawk Bird Club, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and the Friends of the Pine Bush Community. Organization Hosting the Event Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, Hudson Mohawk Bird Club, Friends of the Pine Bush Community Phone Number 5189491452

Registration

Advance registration required.
Registration Deadline Monday, 10/11. Register each team member individually, minimum of 2 people per team, max of 6 people per team. https://fs12.formsite.com/apbpc/ez0opmifok/index
$25 Registration fee includes * Barrens Birding Blitz T-Shirt * Event guidelines & birding guide(score sheet), * Assigned birding expert to team for the duration of the event * Luncheon and birding awards

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: Reccomended but not neccessary... Binoculars Pen/Pencil Fieldguides or birding apps on smartphones

Event Duration (hours): 7
Not suitable for children under age 5.

Family Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The birding competition will take place throughout the preserve & not all trails are wheelchair accessible, certain areas are set aside for sit and spot teams.