7th Annual End of the Semester Bird Hike

These annual bird hikes are led by Professor Paul Richardson. This activity is sponsored by the Professional Growth and Scholarship Committee  of the Cayuga Community College Faculty Association.

This year the walks were conducted on Monday, May 6, Wednesday, May 8, and Friday, May 10. The day's group met at the gazebo at 11am and then walked on the Nature Trail until noon.

The Monday group had 8 participants. 15 species were seen: Mallard, Turkey Vulture, Chimney Swift, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, American Crow, White-breasted Nuthatch, House Wren, American Robin, European Starling, Yellow Warbler, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird.

The Wednesday group had 11 participants. 15 species were seen: Canada Goose, Mallard, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Tree Swallow, Black-capped Chickadee, House Wren, American Robin, European Starling, Northern Cardinal, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, American Goldfinch.

The Friday group had 5 participants. 15 species were seen: Canada Goose, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, American Crow, House Wren, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, American Goldfinch, House Sparrow.

Although every day it threatened to rain it never materialized. Each day's grouping was unique; outside of myself, no one was a return participant. Professor Richardson is a very knowledgeable birder with a pleasant approach to novices. Always fun to bird close to home.