Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center --  Ferns and Moss on the Boreal Life Trail -- 30- July 2011
 
 
 

Teddy Roosevelt Bird Walk
30 July 2011

Boreal Life Trail -- Paul Smith's College VIC

Adirondack Birding Center Director Brian McAllister led a bird walk on the Heron Marsh Trail and the Boreal Life Trail on 30 July 2011. The walk was part of the "TR" Birding Series. The walk began at 8:00 AM, when we met at the parking lot at the Paul Smith's College VIC.

Boreal Life Trail - 30 July 2011

The highlight of the walk was a series of excellent views of two Great Blue Herons, flying over and resting in Heron Marsh, plus some very good views of an American Bittern.

Barnum Bog from the Boreal Life Trail Board Walk -- 30 July 2011 -- Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center

The walk began with a sighting of two Common Loons and a Black-capped Chickadee at the VIC parking lot. We also heard an American Goldfinch.

Indian Pipe on the Boreal Life Trail -- Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center

On the Heron Marsh Trail, we saw or heard the following birds:

Golden-crowned Kinglet Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard Hermit Thrush
Great Blue Heron Wood Duck
Blue Jay American Bittern
American Crow Cedar Waxwing
Ring-necked Duck  

Crown Coral Fungus on the Boreal Life Trail -- 30 July 2011 -- Paul Smith's College VIC

On the Boreal Life Trail, we saw or heard the following birds:

Winter Wren Nashville Warbler
Northern Flicker Blue Jay
Hermit Thrush Black-capped Chickadee
White-throated Sparrow Cedar Waxwing

 

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This unofficial site celebrates the beauty of the scenic trails at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Center.
The Paul Smith's College VIC is located on Route 30 near Paul Smiths, New York.
For more information, call 518-327-6241, or visit the VIC Facebook Page.