Saturday, June 14, from 8–10 a.m.—DANBY — Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are invited to join Smokey House Center’s final birding walk of the season on Saturday morning. Led by local birder and forester Lee Allen, the guided walk will explore a variety of habitats across Smokey House’s 5,000-acre working landscape, offering opportunities to observe and identify local and migratory bird species in the field.
This walk concludes a successful spring birding series at Smokey House, where participants have engaged in workshops covering topics ranging from beginner birding techniques to the use of modern birding technology. So far this season, more than 60 bird species have been spotted or heard during the events, including year-round black-capped chickadees and American Goldfinches, as well as long-distance migrants such as bobolinks and Savannah sparrows, which now nest in the property’s grasslands.
“Whatever the weather, Smokey House is always birdy,” said Allen. “I expect that this Saturday will be no exception.”
The program, co-sponsored by the Rutland County Audubon Society, highlights Smokey House Center’s commitment to biodiversity and land stewardship. Participants will learn about habitat conservation and how the center’s land management practices support bird populations and other wildlife.
Those interested in attending should meet at the Conference Barn, located at 426 Danby Mountain Road, at 8 a.m. Binoculars are recommended, though loaner pairs will be available on-site. The event is free and open to all ages and skill levels.
For more information, visit: smokeyhouse.org or email [email protected].
