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Bird Walk and Talk about bird census at the Poestenkill Community Forest

Location

Poestenkill Community Forest
200 Legenbauer Rd.
Averill Park, NY 12018

42.677988 -73.480498

County: Rensselaer
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 8, 2018, 8:30AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Jim de Waal Malefyt has been doing a bird census for over one year at the Poestenkill Community Forest in anticipation of plans for sustainable logging. Join him on an early morning bird walk to see and hear the forest birds and migrating warblers. Hear about how a bird census is done and Jim’s concerns for health of the birds and bird habitat Organization Hosting the Event Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Phone Number (518) 674-3214

Registration

Advance registration required.
Contact Jim de Waal Malefyt at dewaalmalefyt@gmail.com
Donation $5

Additional Information

logging roads and trails
Additional Equipment Required: useful to bring binoculars

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
Length (miles): 1-2
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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