Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester

A New York Chapter of the National Audubon Society  Audubon en Español
Serving the communities of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Yonkers
P.O. BOX 616  Yonkers, New York 10703

Our mission is to foster protection and appreciation of birds, other wildlife and habitats, and to be an advocate for a cleaner, healthier environment.

for e-reminders for upcoming Programs and Field Trips 

November /
December 2019 Newsletter

Membership

Programs   

Field Trips  

Lenoir Nature Preserve

Lenoir Hawk Watch

Lenoir Butterfly Garden

History of Lenoir

Westchester County Bird Checklist

Where to Bird in Westchester

Annotated List of Rare Sightings for Westchester County 

Guía a las Aves del Condado de Westchester

Audubon en Español

Where to Bird Outside Westchester

Bronx Westchester Christmas Count

Project FeederWatch

Member Photos  

Trip Reports

Yonkers Bird List Updated for 2019!

Yonkers Butterfly Checklist  

Yonkers Dragonfly List 

Volunteer Opportunities

Board Members and Committees

In the Wild ... - Articles from our newsletter by Mary Harrington

2001 Resolution Declaring Lenoir a Nature Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary

Upcoming Chapter Meetings, Field Trips and Programs

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Cuba
Its flora, Fauna and Birds
Presented by Jack Rothman
Jack Rothman had a singular birding experience – a trip to Cuba. It is that experience and the flora, fauna and birds he encountered on that study trip that will be the center of his presentation. Jack, a strong supporter of Audubon’s work in NYC and the Hudson Valley is formerly a science teacher and high school administrator, Jack leads walks primarily at Pelham Bay Park and the surrounding area. He has developed an excellent website: www.cityislandbirds.com.
 Lenoir Nature Preserve 
19 Dudley Street, Yonkers
7:00 pm Refreshments, 7:30 pm Program

Saturday, December 7, 2019
Westchester Winter Waterfowl Potpouri
Meet at 8 AM at Five-Island Park in New Rochelle. Then work our way north to other productive Westchester waterfowl locations. PLook for arriving winter ducks. Gadwalls, northern shovelers, canvasback, wigeon, ring necks, scaups, mergansers, long tailed, goldeneye, bufflehead, ruddy ducks and grebes.

Saturday, December 7, 2019
FeederWatch
watch birds at the Nature Center Feeders
11 AM - 1 PM
Host: Kathy and James Guida 
 Lenoir Nature Preserve 
19 Dudley Street, Yonkers

Sunday, December 8, 2019
FeederWatch
2 PM - 4 PM
Host: Mary Harrington
 Lenoir Nature Preserve 
19 Dudley Street, Yonkers

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Bronx-Westchester Christmas Bird Count
A census of birds in the area. Help gather information on local bird populations in the 90th year of the count.
There is no particular meeting place for this event. Different groups of volunteers start at various locations throughout southern Westchester and the Bronx and canvas their area for birds. For more information, call the Count Compiler, Michael Bochnik at 237-9331, or visit http://hras.org/bwcbc.html

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
An EPIC Big Year of Birding North America
Presented by Christian Hagenlocher
Christian describes his new approach to Big Year birding, focusing on Engagement, Preservation, Inspiration, Inspiration, and building a Connection among the birding community through The Birding Project (www.thebirdingproject.com)
 Lenoir Nature Preserve 
19 Dudley Street, Yonkers
7:00 pm Refreshments, 7:30 pm Program

• NEWSLETTERS    
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   Nov/Dec 2018 Newsletter
   Sept/Oct 2018 Newsletter
    May/June 2018 Newsletter
   March/April 2018 Newsletter
   January/February 2018 Newsletter
   November/December 2018 Newsletter
   September/October 2018 Newsletter
   May/June 2017 Newsletter      
   March/April 2017 Newsletter
   January/February 2017 Newsletter
  Older Newsletters

• BIRDING
  A Guide to the Birds of Westchester County - a list of birds found in Westchester and their relative abundance in each season
  Annotated List of Rare Sightings for Westchester County  
  Where to Bird in Westchester County - descriptions, directions and maps to over 40 places to bird
  Birds of Westchester Check List (PDF file)
  Birds of Yonkers Check List (PDF file)
  Guía a las Aves del Condado de Westchester(PDF file)
  Where to Bird Outside Westchester (a collection of Mike's best directions to great birding locations)
  Have a Wild Bird Question? E-mail Michael Bochnik
  Birding Links
  Rare Bird Report for the 2006 Lenoir Rufous Hummingbird
   Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
  

• SCIENCEWATCH - Articles from our newsletter by Saul Scheinbach

   Nov/Dec 2019 Transylvania in the Galápagos
   Sept/Oct 2019 Eayvesdropping Eggs
   May/June 2019 The End of Malaria?
   Mar/Apr Smart is Sexy for Parakeets
   Jan/Feb2019 Resurrection of the American Chestnut
   Nov/Dec The Insect That Knows Nothing
   Sept/Pct 2018 Upsetting Mother Nature (And Paying for It)
   May/June 2018  An Uncertain Future for Frogs
   March/April 2018  Happy Feet - Were Big Feet
   Jan/Feb 2018 Bigger is Better for Snail Kites
   Nov/Dec 2017 Color Them Blue 
   Sept/Oct 2017 Don’t Leave Home Without It! 
   May/June 2017 In Search of Real Tomatoes
   March/April 2017 Hawai'i: Invasive Species Heaven
    Jan/Feb 2017 Clever Crows
    Nov/Dec 2016 Baby - It's Hot Outside
    Sept/Oct 2016 Man’s Best Friend is a Bird 
    May/June 2016  Preserving Parasites    
    Mar/Apr 2016 Changing Behavior  
    Jan/Feb 2016 A Destructive Mimicking Mite
    Nov/Dec 2015  The Delicate Dance of a Ménage à Trois
    Sept/Oct 2015  Tuning into Your Host: A Parasitic Beetle Sings the Right Melodies
    May/June 2015  Evolution in Action: Adaptive Anoles
    Mar/April 2015 Thinking about Thinking
    Jan/Feb 2015 Helping the Wimpy Neighbor
    Nov/Dec 2014 Living on the Edge  
    Sept/Oct 2014 A Song Not Heard Here—Yet  
    May June 2014 A Walking (Slooow) Ecosystem  
    Mar/April 2014 Roaches that Check out of the Roach Hotel
    Jan/Feb 2014 The Germs Within Us  
    Past Science Watch Articles

  Webcast interviewing Saul 
  

• PAST FEATURES

  • Benjamin Moore Cool Hummingbird Video

  • Michael Bochnik honored at the Spring State Council Meeting (March 07)

  • Eastern Bluebirds Nest at Lenoir (August 2003)

  • Bluebirds Return to Yonkers (May 2002)  

  • New York State Breeding bird Atlas Project (New York Dept. of Conservation site)

  • 2001 Rufous Hummingbird Pictures from Lenoir Nature Preserve, Yonkers

  • Calliope Hummingbird Pictures from Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan

  • Northern Gannet Diving

  • Dr. Fred Hubbard 
    "Village Naturalist" of Hastings-on-Hudson, 
    Click here for an Obituary and tribute videos 

  • Paul L. Steineck(1942-2010)

  • New York State Young Birders Club - New York State Ornithological Association
    
    

• TRIP REPORTS FROM HRAS AND MEMBERS

  • Adirondacks June 27 - July 1, 2014

  • Texas- Lower Rio Grande Valley 2012 

  • Delmarva 2010   

  • Delmarva 2009

  • Sanibel Island 2009

  • On the Road Again . . . to the Baja, ha ha! 2009 

  • Puffin, Moose and Bog Trip -An odyssey through Maine, New Hampshire and the Adirondack Park (June 2008)

  • Costa Rica Trip Report (February 2008)

  • Delmarva (May 2006)

  • Texas Trip Report (April 2005)

  • California (January 2005)

  • Arizona Trip Report (May 2003) 

  • Bahama Wildlife (August 2002) 

  • Texas - Rio Grande Trip Report (April 2002) 

  • Delmarva Trip Report (May 2000) 

  • Southwest Trip Report

Mike and Kelli's Honeymoon

Mike and Kelli's Adventures

Citi and Shea (Penguins)

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Hudson River Audubon Society
P.O. BOX 616
Yonkers, New York 10703
Telephone (914) 237-9331
Email: BochnikM@cs.com

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