July 21st, 2026
Joan Collins Birding Hike – Rt. 30 & Sabattis Circle Road
6:30am. Join Joan Collins on this exciting birding trip into the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area, a designated Important Birding Area (IBA) by Audubon New York. Eighteen warbler species – including Northern Waterthrush, Mourning, Palm, and Canada Warblers – breed along Sabattis Circle Road. Many boreal species such as the Black-Backed Woodpecker, Olive-Sided and Yellow-Bellied Flycatcher, Canada Jay, and Lincoln’s Sparrow can also be found there. Boreal Chickadees may be sighted along Route 30.
Meet at the Long Lake Town Beach by the bridge at 6:30am and park parallel to the road. There are restrooms available by the beach. We will make a few birding stops in boreal habitat along Route 30 before heading to the Whitney Wilderness. Along Sabattis Circle Road we will make stops at several locations, including the trailhead for Buck Mountain (where there is a port-a-potty), the scenic inlet of Little Tupper Lake, the Round Lake Trailhead, and Sabattis Bog. If we have time, we can bring lunch to the Tupper Lake Marsh viewing deck and keep an eye out for the breeding Sandhill Cranes and other marsh birds. Bring insect repellant, hat, sunscreen, water, lunch, binoculars and appropriate clothing/jacket and footwear. To register, contact Joan at JoanCollins@ADKAvian.com or 315-244-7127. This field trip is jointly sponsored by Northern New York Audubon and the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department. There is a maximum of 15 participants.
