Killdeer May – August 2013 Volume 1, No. 5 Huntington–Oyster Bay Audubon Society A chapter of the National Audubon Society
Serving Huntington and Northern Oyster Bay Townships
Inside This Issue
Out on a Limb and Movie Nights ...... 2 President’s Message, Guatemala Update ...... 3 Otter Project Update, Birders’ Box...... 4 Stotz Award, Welcome Terry and Tanya ...... 5 The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Birdathon and Meetings and Events ...... 6 Fundraiser will be held on May 11th. We invite you to Field Trips and Activities ...... 7 join a HOBAS team, for all or part of the day, to bird locations across Long Island as we strive to “get” as many Little Naturalist Programs ...... 8 species as possible. (Typically, that is over 100!) Whether you can or can’t join us on that day PLEASE consider a donation in support of our efforts. A donation of any amount helps your chapter sustain the important work of Too Much Paper? environmental education and stewardship. If you cannot participate, please send a donation in support of Birdathon Do you have too much paper? We can to Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society, P.O. Box help by sending you the Killdeer via e- 735, Huntington, NY 11743, or donate at our May mail rather than getting a paper copy in membership meeting. the US Mail. All you need to do is visit www.hobaudubon.org and sign up for All who donate are eligible to win wonderful prizes, our E-mail List using the form on the generously provided by local artists and businesses. The sidebar. Then send an e-mail to prize drawing will be held at the June membership [email protected] and let us know meeting. You do not have to be present to win. that you no longer want to receive a paper copy of the Killdeer. If you have already signed up for our E-mail List, just send an e-mail Pulaski Road letting us know you no longer want to receive a paper copy of the Killdeer. We do not share the e-mail list with any Adopt-A-Highway Program other organizations and you can unsubscribe at any time.
We are always looking for new volunteers to help us Please consider receiving the Killdeer electronically. It with our monthly debris removal efforts. Please will not only help lower our costs by reducing the number consider joining us for our monthly cleanups as we of copies we print and mail, but it will also help the continue to beautify our stretch of Pulaski Road. For environment. more information please send an e-mail to Simone
Cleanups are conducted at 7:30 AM and usually Save the Date take only about an hour and a half. Meet at the Saturday, September 21 WPW Growers parking lot across from Wicks Farm.
The next cleanup days are: 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, May 5 for Wildlife Sunday, June 2 and Conservation Sunday, July 7 Sunday, August 4 Look for details of this exciting and fun event at Sunday, September 29 www.hobaudubon.org and in the September Killdeer. .
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Out on a Limb Alex McKay
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Good News for Parks Cold Spring Harbor Public Library As a park trustee and parks advocate, I 7:00 PM Refreshments am happy to spread the news that the 7:30 PM Speaker state budget agreed to last week in Albany (on time, by the way) includes Wednesday, May 8, 2013: good news for New York and Long Island's state parks and historic sites. Legislators agreed to Long Island River Otter include $90 million for infrastructure repair needs such as Research Project Update bridges, dams, roads, roofs, restrooms, and swimming with Michael Bottini pools. There was also agreement to a five-year capital program that includes an additional $90 million for each of Wednesday, June 12, 2013: the next five years. This long-term commitment to annual America’s Vanishing Grasslands and funding also maintains the operational budget of the state office of parks, recreation, and historic preservation. the Birds That Call Them Home with Shaibel Mitra, Ph.D. In addition, the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) received an increase to $153 million for the first time in See page 6 for details. five years, providing additional funding for parks, farms, recycling programs, open space, and other environmental programs.
May 4, 2013 is being promoted as I Love My Park Day,
providing opportunities for volunteers to celebrate and The mission of the Huntington-Oyster Bay help clean up parks, work on trails, plantings, and more. Audubon Society is to increase community Among the venues are the Walt Whitman Birthplace State awareness about the environment and to Historic Site in Huntington, and nearby Sunken Meadow encourage others to enjoy and protect birds and and Nissequogue River State Parks. For a complete listing other wildlife in their natural habitats. of parks needing volunteers and details on registering to
participate, visit the Parks and Trails New York website –
ptny.org.
Killdeer is the newsletter of the Beat the Heat Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society P.O. Box 735 Summer Film Series
Huntington, NY 11743-0735 at the Cold Spring Harbor Library
a chapter of the National Audubon Society and is published five times a year. Wednesday, July 17, 7 PM. Green Fire - Documentary Officers film about the legendary President Stella Miller 516-682-5977 conservationist Aldo Leopold Vice President Vacant and his environmental legacy. Secretary Ginger Mahoney 516-922-4599 Treasurer Cathy Fitts 631-427-8623 Wednesday, August 14, 7 PM. Crash: A Tale of Two Newsletter Species - This is the story of the fabric Editor Charlotte Miska 516-922-9710 of life, and how every species is
For Distressed Wildlife Call interconnected. At its center is the humble horseshoe crab. Its annual Volunteers for Wildlife 516-674-0982 spring spawning produces millions of You can find us on the Web at eggs that are the lifeline for a tiny bird
www.hobaudubon.org H called the Red Knot, which migrates 10,000 miles from South America to the e-mail us at [email protected] Arctic each year.
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I read as a small child and is still one of my favorites, even From the President as an adult. It was not until I recently reread the entire Stella Miller series that I realized just how connected to nature children of that era were. Children splashed in creeks, played hide Happy spring! As we all welcome the and seek in the woods, and ran barefoot through tall grass warmer weather, this is the perfect time in those days. They made necklaces of reeds and flowers. to remind parents how important it is to A bought toy was a rare and special treat. These books are encourage children to play outside. To truly the original “connecting children to nature” writings make it easier, I have included some and every child needs to experience them. tips on how to connect your child to nature by age. Tweens & Teens - Share your concerns for the Earth. Talk to them about conservation. Explain to them how they can help. Encourage them to sign petitions and write Connecting Kids to Nature letters to elected officials. Let them know that their Infants and Toddlers - Even the youngest infant can actions can make a difference. Bring them with you experience nature. Try finding a spot under a tree where when you volunteer. Take them to beach cleanups and they can experience the wind, light, and shadows while invasive species pulls. Explain to them why their efforts taking in the sounds of birds, animals, and insects. Sit them are important and that they matter! Encourage them to in the grass so that they can begin to experience feeling join a club or organization so that they can meet other comfortable in nature. Take your infant hiking with you. like-minded people who will help foster their love of the Take frequent walks in your yard, allowing them to outdoors. follow their interests. Encourage them to explore all the bushes, flowers, trees, etc. Look up at the night sky. Remember, children who play outside have enhanced Encourage conversation about the moon and stars. Listen brain development, better self-esteem, are more for the sounds of owls, whip-poor-wills, peepers and other creative, curious, and possess a sense of connectedness nocturnal creatures. to the environment, as well as their communities. In addition, children who are not glued to electronic devices Pre-school - Take leisurely walks around the block, in every spare minute of the day are better communicators, the garden, or a local park or beach, allowing them to more poised, and can relate to others on a much more explore. Let them form ideas in their own minds about compassionate level. The bottom line is that exposure to what they are seeing, hearing, and feeling. Children are so the outdoors is vital in the development of a healthy, overly instructed these days that they are losing their sense smart, and well-rounded child. of creativity and imagination. Bring a “treasure bag” and encourage them to pick up cones, sticks, shells, and rocks For more tips on connecting children to nature please visit: that pique their interest, while instilling a sense of respect http://www.hobaudubon.org/parentscorner/stuff-to-do.asp. for the earth. Have a special area at home for your child to Audubon NY Spring Council Meeting keep these treasures. Camp in the woods or take a moonlit walk by a lake. Talk to them about night creatures As I write this, Simone DaRos and I have just returned such at bats, owls, raccoons, etc and let them know how from a productive weekend spent at the Audubon State important they are to the ecosystem. Take a walk in the Council meeting in Saratoga Springs, NY, March 22-24. rain and jump in the puddles – for fun. Remember, it is While there, we networked with other chapters, said a fond okay to get muddy! (and sad) farewell to outgoing Audubon New York Executive Director Al Caccese and welcomed Erin Crotty Elementary school-age - Create a daily routine of going as his successor. Erin Crotty is the first female director of outside for an hour. This helps to establish the familiarity ANY and we look forward to working with her. We of the outdoors. Take your child on longer nature participated in the chapter roundtables, which never fail to walks. Look for organized family friendly outings and inspire me as I listen to other chapter leaders discuss the activities hosted by various nature organizations. Purchase wonderful project they are engaged in. binoculars as well as field guides that your child can begin to study. Encourage your child to begin a nature journal. Bring a small notebook when exploring to record Guatemala Update observations. Supplement their reading collection with The two HOBAS scholarship recipients, Elvira Ac natural history books. Reading is another activity that Macz and Maricela Sacrab Coy, are now teachers in children are losing touch with. Combine two vital the Community Cloud Forest Conservation’s components to their development, nature and reading, by “Connecting Kids through Birds” program. These two encouraging them to read books about wildlife and nature. young women are teaching about migratory birds in 8 In addition, consider giving your child the Little House in schools to 770 primary and middle school kids. the Prairie series of books. This is the first series of books www.hobaudubon.org 3
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Long Island River Otter Project insulation value. If that is true, otters may not need to visit the freshwater portions of their territories during the Camera Trap Study Update summer and early fall when water temperatures in the bay Mike Bottini are warmest.
In the winter of 2012, remote surveillance cameras (a.k.a. It is also possible that the otters do not mark their camera traps) were placed at seven river otter sites on territories during the summer months, when food resources Long Island to monitor otter behavior and numbers are most plentiful in the bays and tidal creeks. River otters throughout the year. The data for the months March exhibit group hunting behavior in areas where their fish through December was recently analyzed. (January and prey are plentiful and travel in large schools, as would be February 2012 were not included in the analyses because the case in Long Island’s coastal areas between April and few cameras were installed then.) November.
All seven sites are located on the freshwater portions of the One of the most common questions I’m asked about river otters’ territories, and within one mile of an estuary: three otters on Long Island is, “How many are there?” There is in the Peconic estuary watershed and four in the Long no simple method of determining otter population size. Island Sound watershed. River otters will hunt for their The best answer that I can offer is a minimum number favorite prey, fish and crabs, in both fresh and salt water, based on the camera data and average otter territory sizes including creeks, rivers, ponds, lakes, and bays. reported in the literature, and that very conservative,
minimum number is seven otters on Long Island and hopefully growing. With the support of the Huntington– Oyster Bay Audubon Society, we will continue to monitor Long Island’s river otter population in 2013.
Editor’s Note: Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society has funded three wildlife surveillance cameras that have been placed in areas where evidence of river otters have been found within the chapter territory. To see more photos from HOBAS’s camera traps, go to: http://www.huntingtonaudubon.org/otters.asp.
Birders’ Box March 3 – South Nassau Ponds. Blair Broughton and 4 other birders found the late winter weather productive for waterfowl The cameras record the date and time of day on each such as Northern Shovelers, Ruddy Ducks, Gadwalls, Hooded digital image. Not surprisingly, the overwhelming Mergansers, and Grebes. Great Blue Herons were also found. majority (87%) of photos were recorded between 8 PM March 10 – Sunken Meadow SP. Mary Normandia had a and 5 AM, reflecting the otter’s nocturnal habits. Many lovely spring-like day to lead 12 participants. Some of the nocturnal species have one or two periods of concentrated many species they saw included Brandt, American Wigeon, activity during the night, but the activity pattern of the White-winged Scoter, Common Goldeneye, Red-throated river otter shows a very uniform distribution throughout Loon, Killdeer, American Kestrel, Fish Crow, Swamp Sparrow, the nine hours of darkness spanning 8 PM and 5 AM. Common Grackle, and Brown-headed Cowbirds.
March, April, November, and December accounted for April 6 – Jones Beach. Sharon Brody and participants found 90% of the total photos. There was very little activity at late winter visitors and a few early spring migrants. Near the the sites between mid-May and late October. This may water – Northern Gannet, Piping Plover, and Osprey. Inland – reflect a seasonal shift from freshwater to estuarine Horned Larks, Tree Swallows, Eastern Phoebe, Blue habitats that, in turn, reflects the arrival of crabs and Grosbeak, Dark-eyed Junco, and Lapland Longspur. schools of estuarine fish from their overwintering areas in April 14 – Greenwood Cemetery. Five other birders joined deep, offshore waters. Future research on seasonal Blair Broughton in the beautiful, historical cemetery. New changes in the otter’s diet should shed some light on this. species for the year included Sharp-shinned Hawk, Turkey The skewed monthly data may also reflect a need for Vulture, Brown Creeper, Pine and Palm Warblers, Hermit freshwater during the coldest times of the year. Unlike Thrush, Golden-crowned Kinglets, and Barn and Rough- seals, otters do not have a large layer of fat to insulate winged Swallows. At least 2 dozen Northern Flickers were them from cold water. Some wildlife biologists claim that, also present as well as the resident Monk Parakeets. after being in saltwater, otters need to rinse and groom Species seen on 2013 HOBAS trips: 94 their fur with freshwater in order to maintain their furs’
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Congratulations Stella! Judy Davis, President, Great South Bay Audubon Society, with contributions from Simon DaRos
It is with great pleasure that Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society is able to acknowledge Stella Miller, HOBAS’ Chapter President, in receiving the Norman Stotz Award for Outstanding Chapter Leadership. Stella recently received her award at the Spring Audubon New York Council meeting, in March 2013 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Stella received this award for her extraordinary volunteer service. She joined the HOBAS board in 2006, chairing the program committee. She has worked hard to book monthly members’ programs with prestigious speakers who have presented programs on conservation and environmental topics. Stella has taken great pride in and has dedicated much of her time designing and maintaining HOBAS’ website and Facebook page. She has a passion for networking and reaching out in collaborative ways to further connect and educate others regarding chapter initiatives.
“Save Our Raptors”, a national campaign, to protect birds- of-prey, and “Cats Belong Indoors,” a public education outreach campaign, are examples of two initiatives that Stella implemented. In addition, she was instrumental in the campaign to preserve Plum Island and created a Facebook page and on-line petition for the Plum Island Coalition. Stella Miller and Larry Merryman (Great South Bay Audubon) accept Stella’s enthusiasm for education has been demonstrated their awards. Standing behind them are members of the Audubon New by her collaborative initiatives and her outreach efforts. York Council Board of Directors.
The Audubon Youth Outreach Committee is a committee Stella formed to engage teenagers in meaningful community outreach projects. She created “Bringing Teens and Seniors Together” to bridge the generation gap through birding and nature-based programs. Stella has reached out to beginning naturalists, as well, by developing regular children’s programs for youngsters ages 3 and above. Stella’s commitment to educating children is a mission she is passionate about.
Stella is dedicated to further advancing HOBAS’ mission to protect plants and animals and the habitats in which they depend. She has dedicated her efforts toward fundraising activities in support of the restoration grassland project at Underhill Preserve. She coordinates community volunteer opportunities which support such habitat restoration projects and invasive species pulls held at Shu Swamp and Stillwell Woods.
As HOBAS’ president, Stella Miller truly lives and breathes Audubon. She devotes her time to what is truly her passion: NATURE. Stella’s greatest attributes that make her an outstanding leader is her willingness to network, collaborate, and share her knowledge and love of the natural world with all who cross her path. Thank you, Stella, for your dedication to HOBAS, Audubon, and the environment. The world is a richer and brighter place with you in it. Congratulations on receiving the Norm Stotz Award.
HOBAS Welcomes
Terry Canavan, Publicity Co-Chair Tanya Beickert, College Intern
Terry Canavan is the Library Director at Long Island HOBAS is happy to welcome Tanya Business Institute. In addition, Terry has many years of Beickert who is interning with us while marketing and research experience. She lives in South working towards her Associates in Huntington with her husband and 12-year old son. Says Biology, followed by her Bachelors in Terry, “I have always had a love of nature and animals, Wildlife & Fisheries Science. She also enjoyed hiking, traveling, exploring new areas, and volunteers for Save the Animals Rescue photography. I’ve always enjoyed watching the birds at in Middle Island. Tanya's energy and enthusiasm has been my bird feeder or anywhere else for that matter. My much appreciated as she helps us out with publicity, interest in birding doesn’t come from one spectacular habitat restoration, and children's programs. Says Tanya, moment, but more of culmination of things that brought "I have been and always will be extremely passionate about a tipping point and landed me at Audubon about protecting our environment and all of the wildlife meetings and bird walks. It is very nice to be a part of who inhabit it." Welcome Tanya! the birding community.” Welcome aboard Terry! www.hobaudubon.org 5
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MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Membership meetings and most activities of the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society are free to members and nonmembers. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at the Cold Spring Harbor Library except for the months of July and August. Our refreshments will be set up and ready for you at 6:45 PM so that you will have ample time for socializing. The program starts promptly at 7:30. For full program descriptions as well as speaker biography, please go to www.hobaudubon.org.
Wednesday, May 8, 7 PM – Membership meeting at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Long Island River Otter Service Days
Research Project Update with Michael Bottini. The river Call Stella Miller (516-695-0763) to register. otter populations suffered dramatic declines during the fur If you have tools and gloves, please bring them. trade era. Many states, including New York, have Snacks and water will be provided. implemented otter re-introduction programs to assist the Shu Swamp. Join the Shu Crew to help restore one of recovery of extirpated populations. Tonight we will learn the finest preserves on Long Island. Wear clothes and about the ecology and habits of river otters, as well as the shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. latest findings based upon the camera trap project currently in progress. Mike Bottini is a veteran naturalist, outdoor May 4 at 2 PM educator, and environmental consultant. (See article on July 27 at 8:30 AM August – check hobaudubon.org page 4.)
Wednesday, May 15, 7:15 PM – Meeting of the Board of Directions: From Route 25A in East Norwich, take Route 106 north to Oyster Bay. Make left on to Lexington Directors at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Ave then another left on to West Main Street. At the Mill Pond Wednesday, June 12, 7 PM – Membership meeting at (on the left), bear to the right as if to go to Bayville. At first the Cold Spring Harbor Library. America’s Vanishing traffic light (water will be on your right) make a left onto Cleft Grasslands and the Birds That Call Them Home with Road. Take Cleft Road to Frost Mill Road, make a left. (If you Shaibel Mitra, Ph.D. Tallgrass prairies once covered 140 wind up on the causeway going over Beaver Dam, you have million acres across the US. Today, all that remains is gone too far.) Shu Swamp will be on your right after you go under the train trestle. between 1 and 4%. As grasslands are our fastest declining habitats, so are the birds that utilize them. Tonight we will Beach Cleanup at Target Rock NWR explore these vanishing ecosystems and their inhabitants. Saturday, June 29 at 9 AM. We partner with the US Dr. Mitra is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the Fish and Wildlife Service for a fun morning cleaning up College of Staten Island, with research interests in the areas the shoreline of this beautiful refuge. Directions: From of avian ecology, evolution, and conservation. Main Street (Route 25A) in the village of Huntington, take West Neck Road for 5 miles, continue on Lloyd Neck Road which Wednesday, June 19, 7:15 PM – Meeting of the Board of ends at Target Rock Road, and follow Target Rock Road for ½ Directors at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. mile. The entrance is on the right. Meet in the parking lot. Monday, August 5 – Deadline for the September-October Parking fee is waived for all volunteers. Killdeer.
HOBAS Membership Form
For $20 a year you can be a member of Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society. Your membership will help support conservation efforts, and educational and youth programs. As a member you will receive our newsletter, an open invitation to our monthly guest lectures, field trips, and events, along with special member’s only discounts and events.
Please fill out this form and mail with your Name check payable to: Address Huntington -Oyster Bay Audubon Society P.O. Box 735 City Huntington, NY 11743-0735 State Zip
HOBAS never sells or shares your personal information. THANK YOU!
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FIELD TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Field trips are free, unless otherwise specified, and open to the public. Newcomers are welcome. Binoculars are advised. Carpooling is possible, gas and tolls are shared. The trip leader is not responsible for arranging carpools, but will provide names of others who are interested in carpooling. Registration is necessary. Call the trip leader by 9:00 PM Thursday for a Saturday trip and by 9:00 PM Friday for a Sunday trip. You may participate if you didn’t register, but we will not be able to notify you of any changes or cancellations without your phone number. Call the leader if in doubt about the weather. For the comfort and safety of all participants, there is no smoking on field trips.
Sagamore Hill Birding Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Saturday, May 4, 9 AM. Explore the grounds of Sagamore Sunday, June 2, 9 AM. We should see plenty of resident Hill National Historic Site. Leader: Mary Normandia. birds and late migrants while walking along the numerous Call 516-965-2282 to register. hiking trails. Ward Pound Ridge is also known for its Directions: Take either Northern State Parkway to exit abundance of butterflies. Leader: Blair Broughton. Call 35N or the Long Island Expressway to exit 41N. At those 631-885-1881 to register. exits, take Route 106 North for 6 miles into downtown Directions: Whitestone Bridge to the Hutchison River Oyster Bay. Turn right onto East Main Street (at Nobman's Parkway, then get on I-684 around exit 26. Exit I-684 at Hardware Store) and travel 2 miles. Turn left onto Cove exit 6 onto NY-35 heading east. Entrance to park is near Neck Road and drive 1.5 miles to Sagamore Hill. junction of NY-35 and 121 South, Cross River.
Central Park Birding Butterfly Walk at Caumsett State Park Sunday, May 5, 8 AM. One of the finest spots around the Sunday, June 30, 10 AM. We will look for butterfly metropolitan area for warblers and other spring migrants. species and insects including the Baltimore Checkerspot Leader: Sharon Brody. Call 516-433-5590 to register. butterfly that disappeared from Long Island for years, until Directions: Meet at the Boathouse, easily accessed from this colony mysteriously reappeared in 2009. Leader: the pedestrian entrance on 5th Ave near 76th St. Walk Steve Rosenthal. Call 516-379-7515 to register; 516-205- downhill veering left past the Alice in Wonderland statues, 6683 day of walk. by the right side of the sailboat pond toward the right, up Directions: From Main Street (Route 25A) in the village the hill, cross the roadway and to the Boathouse. of Huntington, turn onto West Neck Road and follow north until you see the park on your left. There is a parking fee Birdathon for those that do not have an Empire Pass. Saturday, May 11. Special all day event fundraiser. See article on page 1 for details. Young Naturalists Butterfly Discovery at Stillwell Woods Preserve for Families Welwyn Preserve Afternoon Nature Ramble Saturday, July 6, 9:30 AM. We will search for various Saturday, May 18, 2 PM. Take a walk in a beautiful and butterfly species that utilize this preserve and learn about interesting preserve. We’ll discuss all aspects of nature the annual journey of the Monarch butterfly and its critical that we encounter. Leader: Peter Martin. Call 516-679- relationship with milkweed. Leaders: Steve Rosenthal 9021 to register (reachable until 9 PM, May 17). and Stella Miller. Call 516-695-0763 to register. Directions: Take Glen Cove Road North to end of road in Directions: Jericho Tpke to South Woods Rd in Syosset. Glen Cove. Make right on Brewster St. Go ½ mile, make Go north about 1.5 miles. As soon as you pass Syosset left on Dosoris Lane. Go ½ mile, make left on New High School, look right for the entrance to the park. Drive Woods Rd. Make right at end onto Crescent Beach Rd. past the ball fields to the end of the parking area near the Make next right into preserve parking lot. gate to the trails. You may have to park further up if there
Doodletown Birding are soccer games in progress. We will meet in front of the Sunday, May 19, 8 AM. Great spot to see upstate birds. gate by the entrance to the trails.
Cerulean and Hooded Warblers are possible. If time, we Natural History Walk at Jones Beach State Park will visit Sterling Forest for Golden-winged Warblers. Saturday, August 17, 9 AM: Today we will look for all Leader: Blair Broughton. Call 631-885-1881 to register. types of insects, including moths, late summer stray Directions: Travel west over the Tappan Zee Bridge to butterflies, and early migrant dragonflies. Leader: Rich exit 13. Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway north. Go Kelly. Call 516-509-1094 to register. north to Route 6 to the Bear Mountain traffic circle. Leave Directions: Take either Meadowbrook or Wantagh the circle at the first exit, the Bear Mountain State Park Parkway to Ocean Parkway. Follow signs for the Coast exit. At the light, follow the left fork south along 9W. Guard Station at West End of Jones Beach. Park on the Within less than 1 mile there will be several small parking right at the boat basin by the Coast Guard Station. There is areas near two, white concrete abutments indicating the a parking fee for those that do not have an Empire Pass. bridge over Doodletown Brook. Park along the road. www.hobaudubon.org 7
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Killdeer Huntington, NY Permit No. 546 Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society P.O. Box 735 Huntington, NY 11743-0735
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Little Naturalist Programs No unregistered siblings please.
Wildlife Lullabies Story Time and Outdoor Ramble Butterfly Discovery Story Time, Craft Circle, and Sunday, May 19, 2:00 PM. In honor of Mother's Day, we Outdoor Ramble will gather around to read aloud Saturday, August 3, 2013 10:30 AM. from If You Were my Baby: We’ll read aloud from the book, Monarch Wildlife Lullaby as we discuss wild and Milkweed, turn crafty and create our animal moms. After we learn own caterpillars and butterflies to take about wild animal mommies and home, and then go outside to explore the their babies, we will wander gardens to look for real butterflies! Craft material will be outdoors to explore the trails of provided. For ages 4 to 7 and their parents. Presented by Cold Spring Harbor State Park, Stella Miller, Simon DaRos, and Brendan Fogarty. Call looking for signs of maternal 516-695-0763 to register. activity while enjoying a spring Directions to Planting Fields: LIE to Exit 41 North or day! For ages 2 to 6 and their parents. Registration is a Northern State Parkway to Exit 35 North. Go north on Rte must, group size is limited. Presented by Tesi Copa. Call 106 towards Oyster Bay. Turn left onto 25A Northern 631-903-5556 to register. Boulevard. Make first right onto Mill River Road. Follow Location: Cold Spring Harbor Library, located at 95 green and white signs to the Arboretum on Planting Fields Harbor Road (Route 25A), next door to Cold Spring Harbor Road. There is an $8/car fee to enter the Park unless you State Park. Meet in upstairs story room. have an Empire pass.
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