Beginning birders and nature enthusiasts - here is your chance to learn more about the natural world in your own back yard! Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge has been recognized by the National Audubon Society as an "Important Bird Area" and offers many opportunities year round for bird and other wildlife observation or nature study.
The following programs, presented by members of the Buffalo Audubon Society, are free to the public and everyone is invited. Dress for the weather! For more information contact the Refuge office at 585-948-5445.
May 2
8 – 10 am – Warbler Walk on Swallow Hollow Trail
10 am – 12 pm – Warbler Walk – meet at Swallow Hollow parking lot, we’ll check out Oak Orchard WMA (across the road) for migrating warblers and other birds.
1 pm - 2 pm - Focus On...Skulls and Bones with Bob VanStone at Refuge Headquarters
3 pm - 4 pm - Tree ID Walk with Marie & Iesa Erck. Meet at Kanyoo Nature Trail.
6 – 8 pm Marsh Birds- meet at Kanyoo Trail, we’ll search for Bitterns, Rails & Soras and other birds that live in the marsh.
8:30 – 10:30 pm Owl Prowl – meet at Refuge Headquarters, 1101 Casey Road. We will caravan/car pool to the prowl location. NEW - pre-registration is required; contact the Refuge Headquarters at 585-948-5445.
May 3
9 am – 1 pm - Canoe Trip – Meet at Knowlesville Rd bridge. Bring your own canoe. Life jackets are required. Alcohol is not allowed on the Refuge.
May 9 – International Migratory Bird Day
8 – 10 am – Warbler Walk on Kanyoo Trail
10 am – 12 pm Warbler Field Trip – meet at Kanyoo; we’ll look for the Prothonotary Warbler
1 – 2 pm – Hands On - Hummingbirds with Karen Colton – Refuge Headquarters
June 20 - Special Evening Program
8 – 11 pm - Creatures of the Night – Live owl program presented by Wendi Pencille and stargazing, too.
For a complete schedule go to - http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/Iroquois%20Observations.html
