June 2026 Bird Walks in & around the Hudson Valley
Join bird walks near you! Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, and Greene County NY & Berkshire MA. Update on June 4: Two walks at Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary by New York Audubon added.
Columbia County - Alan Devoe Bird Club
For more details & to register, please visit:
https://www.alandevoebirdclub.org/AboutCalendar.htm
SAT JUN 6, 2026
CLERMONT (morning)
Coordinator: Nancy Bruno, 518-610-2137
Meet 8 am at the parking lot for the Clermont State Historic Site. One mile north of Tivoli off Route 9G. . Fields, gardens, woods, and river views. Come see why this is one of our more popular walks.
SAT JUN 13, 2026
OOMS CONSERVATION AREA with Columbia Land Conservancy
Coordinator: Joanie Scheu, 845-702-7564
Meet 8:00 at Ooms Conservation Area (480 Rock City Road, Chatham).This property offers beautiful views, trails, and “birdy” habitat. We will be looking for grassland species including Bobolink and Meadowlarks.
Columbia County - Columbia Land Conservancy
Sat, June 6
The Taghkanic Community Forest Grand Opening Day
10am - 3pm. Join friends, volunteers, and fans of the forest to celebrate the opening of CLC’s newest public property – the Taghkanic Community Forest! Drop in to say hello or stay for a whole day of fun. The day is jam-packed with forest-themed festivities including: Bioblitzes where we’ll identify the plants and animals on the property (including a bird walk led by Will Yandik) Kayaking and fishing on the lake, A guided forestry hike with forester Cory Creagan, A birds of prey presentation with Ravensbeard Wildlife Center at 1:00 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, visit here.
Check out Beakuency interview with TCF committee members!
Dutchess County - Waterman Bird Club
For more details & to register, please visit:
https://watermanbirdclub.org/about-us/field-trips-2/
Wednesday, June 3
Buttercup West
Leader: Jim Closs (845-663-8264). Meet at parking lot (Stissing Mt. Ln. & right on 22 Mountain Rd., Stanfordville – off Rt.82) at 7:30am.
Sunday June 7
Bashakill North
Leader: Ernie Welch (razor06bill@gmail.com). Please contact Ernie for time and meeting place.
Wednesday, June 10
Southland Farm
Leader: Mona Payton (917- 864-5059). Meet at main parking lot on left side of Rt. 9, Rhinebeck at office at 7:30 am.
Wednesday, June 17
Yellow Frame Farm, Millbrook
Leader: Janet Allison (845-264-3222) at 7:30 am. Please call Janet for meeting place.
Saturday June 20
Tivoli Bay/Crugers Island
Leader: Kate Shaughnessy (845-242-3476). Please call Kate for time and meeting place.
Wednesday, June 24
Madam Brett Park
Leader: Barbara Michelin (845-242-2301). Meet at parking lot on Tioronda Ave, Beacon at 7:30am. Take Rte.9D into Beacon. At traffic light intersection of 9D and Tioronda Ave. (before bridge on 9D), turn right and continue on Tioronda Ave., turn left under the old railroad bridge. Parking lot is on left.
Saturday, June 27
Pond Gut
Leaders: Ken & Carol Fredericks (845-452-7619). Please call for time and meeting place.
Dutchess County - New York Audubon
Tue, June 9th and Thu, June 18th
Wildflower & Bird Walk at Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary
6:30 PM - 8 PM. Walk participants will learn about the native and invasive wildflowers found around Dutchess County and look for any grassland breeding birds that nest during the summer at Buttercup Farm. For more information and to purchase ticket, visit here.
Dutchess County - Cary Institute
SAT, June 6
Beginner Bird Walk
8 - 10 am ET, join wildlife biologist Mike Fargione for a beginner bird walk on Cary’s grounds. In this guided walk, participants will learn about principles of birding, how to use field guides and mobile apps, and, of course, how to find and identify birds using binoculars. Whether you are an advanced birder or just starting to recognize your first species, all are welcome to join. For more information and to RSVP, visit here.
SAT, June 6
Children’s Bird Walk
10-12 am ET, join environmental educator Ashley Alred for a family-friendly springtime bird walk at Cary. This event is open to children ages 12 and under and their families. Practice using binoculars, learn how to identify birds by sight and sound, and apply observation skills to notice amazing bird behaviors as we walk the trails through meadow, forest, and stream ecosystems. For more information and to RSVP, visit here.
Ulster County - John Burroughs Natural History Society
For more details & to register, or to check out their nature walks focused on non-bird subjects, please visit: https://jbnhs.org/events/list/
Thu, June 4
SLIDE MTN. BICKNELL’S HIKE
This is an early start to get at the summit at a proper hour. Carpooling from the Kingston Park and Ride or meeting at the trailhead lot on Oliverea Rd. (Cty. Rt. 47). Visit here for more information. Email JBNHSinfo@jbnhs.org to find out more details.
Sat June 6
SUNDOWN FOREST OPEN DISCOVERY
9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please register with George Moxham (gfmoxham@gmail.com ) for details. Sundown Wild Forest is located in the southern Catskills. We will explore the flora and fauna in this mature second growth forest. For more information, visit here.
Sun June 7
CATSKILL PEAKS THOMAS COLE/BLACK DOME
Contact Dave Hayes (vireo44@gmail.com) to register. Meet at the Kingston Traffic Circle Park & Ride at 6:30AM. This will be an out-and-back hike from Elmer Barnum Road near Maplecrest, NY. For more information, visit here.
Sat June 13
BREEDING BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES
8:00 am - 12:00 pm. The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk at Esopus Bend Nature Preserve in Saugerties on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to observe summer breeding birds and butterflies. Please register with the field trip leader Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com )to participate and for meeting time. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. For additional information about upcoming ECC Nature Walks and Paddles, please visit www.esopuscreekconservancy.org.
Greene County - Larry Federman
June 13 & 27
Piaule Catskill Resort
Mossy Hill Road, Catskill, 8am. Take a walk through the woods with Larry Federman, former president of the Audubon Society of the Northern Catskills. Larry will use various techniques to attract and identify dozens of native bird species. $25. RSVP here.
Greene County - Greene Land Trust
Sunday, June 7
Potic Creek Preserve, Athens
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am. Cost: $10 + fees. Jim Coe, GLT board member and avid birder, will be leading a birding walk on Sunday, June 7th at 8:30am. Join Jim on a walk along the Potic Creek and search for birds that have returned for nesting season, as well as some familiar year-round favorites. All birding levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available for those who need them. RSVP here.
Check out Beakuency interview with Jim Coe!
Berkshire County, MA - Hoffmann Bird Club
For more details & to register, please visit: https://hoffmannbirdclub.org/events/
Wed June 3
Birding River Run Farm
5:30 pm. Great Barrington Land Conservancy and the Hoffmann Bird Club are pleased to provide the community with a free guided bird walk at River Run Farm. For more information and to RSVP, visit here.
Fri June 5
HBC Members Annual Potluck Picnic
5:00pm Casual birding. 6:00-7:30pm Potluck Dinner and any Club Business. Beverages are provided by the Club. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please bring your own place settings and utensils to help lighten the impact on the sanctuary. The Pleasant Valley barn and All Persons Trail are universally accessible. To RSVP, visit here.
Sun June 7
Mount Greylock Birds & Breakfast
6:30 am at Mt. Greylock Visitor’s Center. We will bird Rockwell Road, making several stops driving up the mountain, and at the summit. Breakfast at Bascom Lodge will follow the birding. For more information and to RSVP visit here.
Fri June 12
Pride Picnic and Bird Walk with Mass Audubon
6:00 pm at Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring a picnic and look for birds along the trails at Pleasant Valley in celebration of Pride Month. For more information and to RSVP visit here.
Sun June 14
“Top to Bottom” Walk – Williamstown
7:00 am at Haley Farm Trailhead. June is perfect for finding active family groups, parents feeding chicks, and fledglings begging for food. We will choose an active road, meet at the top, leave some cars at each end, then walk leisurely to the bottom while watching and listening to all of the rich activity taking place. For more information and to RSVP visit here.
Sat June 20
Greylock Glen, “Birding By Ear”
7:00 am. On this trip, we will focus on identifying birds through their song using the Merlin cell phone app and our own ears! Learn how to enhance your birding experience beyond identifying bird species and learn about the natural history of the birds we hear. The trip list from last year’s walk is on eBird if you want to look at the species we saw and heard! For more information and to RSVP visit here.