Common Nighthawk Watch
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 07:30 PM
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Suitable for tweens, teens and adults.
Join us anytime between 6pm - 7:30pm!
A New York State designated Species of Greatest Conservation Need, the Common Nighthawk is neither common (outside of migration) nor a hawk and is experiencing declines throughout many parts of its breeding range including New York.
With a 2-foot wingspan and a habit of feeding in the air near the ground, Common Nighthawks are easy to spot. Dozens to hundreds of the birds have been seen during migration as they feed in flight over the preserve. We invite you to join us and the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club in the Discovery Center parking lot to see science in action and help us count Common Nighthawks flying over the preserve as they continue on their over 6,000-mile southward migration. Feel free to come any time between 6pm and 7:30pm!
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
From I-87 take exit 2W (Rt 5 West, Central Avenue). Follow Rt 5 for about 2 miles then turn left onto Rt 155 (New Karner Rd). Continue on Rt 155 for about 1.2 miles. The Discovery Center is located on the left at 195 New Karner Road. (518)456-0655
195 New Karner Road Suite 1
Albany, New York
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