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Big Bend Birding, 8:30am and 10:15am
August 7 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Big Bend is an 860-acre addition to our park is now officially open to the public! The preserve features over 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, great birding and wildlife viewing, and gorgeous views of mountains and the Hudson River. Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will go out to check out the wide variety of 100 species of birds that we have identified at our new land.
8:30am for ages 13+ we will get into identifying birds.
10:15- Ages 6-12 we will talk about distinguishing birds from their colors and where they are usually found in their environment.
We will meet at the park office and caravan to the new trailhead, tell the booth operator you are there for a guided hike at Big Bend. The program is $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the park office when you arrive. PLEASE RESERVE your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.