Good afternoon, and happy June! This month I have guided driving tours, canoe and kayak tours, and a few other special events planned! Check out our website for a complete listing and to register: https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events
Montezuma Birding Tours: These tours take place in your own vehicle as you follow behind the Audubon van. Participants will receive a conference call phone number to hear the Audubon educator narrate the tour and ask questions between stops. Guests are welcome to get out of their vehicles at each stop. Tours depart from the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY. Thursday<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-060222> 06/02/22<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-060222> 6 - 8:30 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-060222> Wednesday<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-060822> 06/08/22<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-060822> 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-060822> Wednesday<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-061522> 06/15/22<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-061522> 3 - 5:30 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-061522> Wednesday <https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-062222> 06/22/22<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-062222> 5 - 7:30 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-062222> Friday<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-070122> 07/01/22<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-070122> 1 - 3:30 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-070122> * Fee: $5/child, $10/adult, $30/family * Suitable for ages 5 and up. * Space is limited and pre-paid online reservations are required. Birding and Boating: Montezuma Paddle Tours Join a guided tour to learn about the natural history of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and the cultural history and impacts the Erie Canal has had on the wetland habitats. Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent a boat from us! We have tandem canoes and single kayaks available and provide all the rest of the gear needed if you rent from us. <https://act.audubon.org/a/birding-and-boating-howlands-island-6422> Howland's Island Paddle: 6/4/22 @ 1-3:30 pm<https://act.audubon.org/a/birding-and-boating-howlands-island-6422> Summer Solstice Paddle: 6/18/22 @ 6-8:30 pm<https://act.audubon.org/a/birding-and-boating-summer-solstice-61822> Seneca-Cayuga Canal Paddle: 6/24/22 @ 6-8:30 pm<https://act.audubon.org/a/birding-and-boating-seneca-cayuga-canal-62422> Clyde River Paddle: 6/29/22 @ 1-3:30 pm<https://act.audubon.org/a/birding-and-boating-clyde-river-62922> * Fee: $10/child without rental, $15/adult without rental, $25/solo kayak rental, $40/canoe rental (maximum 2 adults plus 1 child).? * Suitable for ages 12 and up, and a parent or guardian must participate in the paddle tour as well. * Space is limited and pre-paid reservations are required. Let's Go Birding Together: Guided walk @ Howland's Island Let's Go Birding Together is a guided walk that is for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQ, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive. We will take a leisurely two-mile walk to explore a section of Howland's Island, which is part of the larger NYSDEC Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area. Saturday 6/11/22 @ 9-11 am<https://act.audubon.org/a/lets-go-birding-together-61122> * Fee: $5/child, $10/adult, $25/family * Suitable for ages 8 and up * Space is limited and pre-paid online reservations are required. Cornell's Raptor Experience: We invite you to join us for a morning or afternoon presentation (they will be the same) to get to know some of the ambassador raptors from the Cornell Raptor Program. You'll enjoy up-close looks at these beautiful birds while learning about their natural history. Saturday 6/25/22 @ 10 am - 12 pm<https://act.audubon.org/a/cornells-raptor-experience-62522-am> Saturday 6/25/22 @ 1 - 3 pm<https://act.audubon.org/a/cornells-raptor-experience-62522> * Fee: $10/child, $20/adult, $50/family * Suitable for all ages! * Space is limited and pre-paid online reservations are required. -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 Click here to see upcoming programs and events!<https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events> Pronouns: She, Her, Hers -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --