Join us for the Great Adirondack Birding Celebration!

The Adirondacks are a vast, six-million-acre wilderness in upstate New York, offering some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the Northeast. As the southernmost reach of the great northern boreal forest, the region features dense spruce-fir woodlands, remote bogs, and rugged mountain peaks, creating a unique blend of northern and temperate ecosystems. This makes the Adirondacks a critical breeding ground for many boreal bird species typically found much farther north, including Bicknell’s Thrush, Canada Jays, Black-backed Woodpeckers, and even Boreal Chickadees. Unlike a national park, the Adirondacks combine protected public lands with small communities, striking a rare balance between conservation and human presence. With its pristine lakes, winding rivers, and rich biodiversity, this extraordinary landscape is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and birders seeking a deep connection to nature.

Schedule

Friday, May 30^th

All day birding trips depart from the VIC at 7:30am, pre-registration required.

There will be a Friday night Birding Mixer for all participants, Black Birders week participants, and NNYA members. Details will be sent to participants via email closer to the event.

Saturday, May 31^st

Half day birding trips from 7am - Noon, various departure locations, pre-registration required.

Birding Celebration at the Paul Smith’s VIC

Morning activities

- Birding on the deck all morning

Lunchtime

– Food truck available on site - Mtn Chef

Afternoon activities

1 pm - 3 pm Birding on the deck

1 pm - 3 pm eBird essentials workshop -(1 pm - 2 pm is how to use e-bird, 2 pm to 3 pm is field testing your new skills!) - Please try to have e-bird downloaded prior to the class, as data/wifi can be slow at the VIC during events. [https://ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile/]

1 pm – 3 pm Adirondack Raptors live bird presentation with Mark Manske

2 pm - 3 pm Tree identification for beginners walk

2 pm - 3 pm Plants and Insects walk

3:30 pm to 5 pm - Keynote Speakers

3:30 pm - 4 pm Luke Tyrrell, Ph.D. - Plattsburgh State University, Whip-poor-wills, do-ing-well: the Northern New York bird community of a globally rare habitat

4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Susan Willson, Ph.D., Saint Lawrence University, How do we protect songbirds in human-dominated landscapes?

Sunday, June 1st

Birding trips depart at 7am from various locations, pre-registration required.

Date: May 30 to June 1, 2025

Venue:
Paul Smith’s College VIC (Visitor Interpretive Center)
8023 State Route 30
Paul Smith's, NY 12970

Registering for GABC

For more info https://www.nnya.org/gabc.