(Town of Madison, NY – June 2015) The Chenango Bird Club’s third walk in its summer evening birdwatching series will be a stroll along the Chenango Canal north of Hamilton on Wednesday July 8 at 6 p.m.
The remnants of the Chenango Canal traverse great bird habitat between Woodman Pond and Leland Pond. Meet at the Woodman Road canal crossing at 6 p.m. or car pool from Rogers Center’s visitor parking lot at 5:30 p.m.
To reach the Woodman Road canal crossing, go 2.7 miles north on Route 12B from the 5 way intersection in Hamilton, or 1.5 miles north from Price Chopper and turn left on Woodman Road (hopefully the construction on Woodman Road will be complete and the Woodman Road sign will be back up). Go .6 miles on Woodman Road to where the canal crosses. There is room for about 8 cars.
Birds are busy with courting and nesting, feeding babies and defending territory. They vocalize frequently, making them easier to spot. Former Rogers Program Director and Chenango Bird Club member, Fred von Mechow, will lead the walk. A long time birder, Fred will point out birds’ visual field marks and songs. Join us even if you don’t have binoculars; we have a few extra to share.
All are welcome and program attendees are welcome to stay for refreshments after the walk.
Save the date for the last Chenango Bird Club walk of the evening series: August 12.
The Chenango Bird Club presents monthly programs (except January, February, and March). Nature enthusiasts of all levels and interests are invited to all Chenango Bird Club programs, free of charge, at the Rogers Environmental Education Center Bird Exhibit Cabin, next to the visitor parking lot. Rogers Center is located one mile west of Sherburne Village on State Highway 80.
Call Club President, Charlene LaFever at 607-334-9112 for more information on Chenango Bird Club activities.