Barrens Birding Blitz 2023
The 2023 Barrens Birding Blitz is a new special event at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate from novice to expert.
By Beth MacCallum, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
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ALBANY NY - On Saturday, September 16, 2023 a team birding competition will take place from 6 am - 12 pm, culminating in an awards luncheon at the Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road in Albany. Birdwatchers of all skill levels are invited to participate from novice to expert, teams are available for birding throughout the preserve as well as sit and spot teams.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, Beth MacCallum said, “The teams, both traversing and sit and spot, will divide and conquer the preserve hiking trails in all regions. Their eyes and ears will provide a snapshot of the birds in the preserve. Teams will compete to identify and record as many species as possible in the time allotted.”
Details about the event can be found at www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Participants are required to make a reservation with a $25 registration fee that includes a t-shirt, event guidelines, birding guide (score sheet), an assigned birding expert to their team for the duration of the event, a chance to compete for team prizes and lunch with birding friends old and new.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve has more than 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 and part of the New York State Birding Trail. This exciting birdwatching event will keep in guidance with the American Birding Association Code of Ethics and is presented by Hudson Mohawk Bird Club, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and Friends of the Pine Bush Community.
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Questions? Contact Beth MacCallum at 518-456-0655 or emaccallum@albanypinebush.org
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