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3 Day Winter Raptor Tour

Experience the grasslands in winter! See the raptors that migrate south from the Arctic, as well as other birds that winter in the grasslands. Expect to see endangered Short-eared Owls and threatened

When and where

Date and time

Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Address

Alfred Z. Solomon Grassland Viewing Area & Bird Trail – Grassland Bird Trust, Inc., 160 County Rd 42 Fort Edward, NY 12828

Cost

$1,405 single occupany/$1,305 double occupancy

About this event

Starts: Monday, Feb 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Ends: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Monday, February 10, inlcudes dinner
Tuesday, February 11, includes breakfast, lunch, dinner
Wednesday, February 12, inlcludes breakfast, lunch

Experience the grasslands in winter! See the raptors that migrate south from the Arctic, as well as other birds that winter in the grasslands. Expect to see endangered Short-eared Owls and threatened Northern Harriers, as well as Rough-legged Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and more. Most years, we are lucky enough to see a Snowy Owl.

Meals are at locally owned establishments, most are farm-to-table.  Your accommodation will be at the historic Queensbury Hotel, in Glens Falls, NY.

Each tour group is limited to six guests plus a local guide.  

Contact Roberta Kravette with questions (rkravette@signpostpublishing.com of (908) 656-4016).

Photo:  Short-eared Owl © Gordon Ellmers


Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.