This is a field trip to the private property of Janet Smith for spring migrants, early nesters and waterfowl. Two adjacent conservation easements held by Genesee Land Trust make up 187 acres that include two large ponds, mature woodland, and open fields all within 0.5 mile of Lake Ontario. Past trips have yielded eagles, bitterns, herons, many warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, and more. We’ll walk along uneven trails, so bring a walking stick if needed, and prepare for a long hike at an outstanding property open only by special arrangement.
There are no restrooms available on this field trip.
Event details: To reduce the amount of cars we ask that you carpool for this event if possible. To carpool with others, meet at 7:00 a.m. at Webster Park on the west corner of Holt and Lake Roads. If you do not wish to, or are unable to carpool, meet at Amy’s Pond at 7:30 a.m. To get to Amy’s Pond, take Route 104 east to County Line Road. Drive north until it ends at Lake Road. Turn right and travel approximately one mile to 484 Lake Road, Ontario, NY and turn down the long gravel driveway (on the south side of Lake Road) and slowly drive until you reach the marked parking area or a parking volunteer.
Please review Rochester Birding Association’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures on their event page here.