Enjoy a weekend in nearby Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, featuring field trips led by local birding experts!
On April 19
and 20, we'll be taking an overnight
trip to the Montezuma National
Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, NY to view migrating flocks
of waterfowl, shorebirds, and other local
birds. To join us on this new-to-the-course
excursion, just download the sign-up
form by clicking HERE.
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Trip Itinerary
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Saturday,
April 19 |
Sunday,
April 20 |
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| 7:00 AM | Meet at CLO Parking Lot | 6:00 AM | Early morning birding on the north shore of Seneca Lake |
| 7:15 AM | Depart for Montezuma NWR (Bring a non-perishable bag lunch/drink - TWO if you are staying overnight) | 7:00 AM | Continental Breakfast at the Hampton Inn |
| 12:00 PM | Arrive at Montezuma NWR and have a picnic lunch, followed by birdwatching at Montezuma NWR South (Wildlife Drive, Visitor's Ctr., May's Point) | 8:00 AM | Depart Hampton Inn for Montezuma NWR |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner at Nonna Cosentino's Trattoria (casual dress, bring money for your meal) |
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| 8:30 AM | Birdwatching at Northern Montezuma Wetlands State Wildlife Management Area (Mucklands, Towpath Road, Audubon Center) | ||
| 8:00 PM | Arrive at the Hampton Inn in Geneva for an overnight stay. | 12:00 PM | Picnic Lunch at the Montezuma NWR Audubon Center, followed by afternoon birdwatching (optional) at Montezuma NWR (Carncross Road and Howland Island) |
| 8:30 PM | OPTIONAL night hike along the north shore of Seneca Lake | ||
| 3:30 PM | Depart for Ithaca (arrive back at CLO Parking Lot approx. 5:00pm) | ||
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Please Bring: Attire: Motel Info:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Telephone 800-843-BIRD
or (within Ithaca's local calling area) 607-254-2452 or send an email to: sfoclass@cornell.edu |