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Betsy Brooks, Braddock Bay Bird Observatory
director, removes birds from mist nets so they can be banded
and released.
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| Size: |
10 acres |
| Location: |
Town of Greece, Monroe County
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| Description: |
The permanently protected home of the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory,
a bird banding research organization that studies migratory
songbirds. This property is recognized as part of a major
bird migration stopover area.
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| History: |
Donated by William Kaiser in 1999, Braddock Bay Bird Observatory
has been banding birds on this site since 1985.
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| Public Access: |
The
property north of the hedgerow is open to the public throughout
the year but with the following stipulation: during spring
(April 15th to June 8th) and fall (August 15th to October
15th) migration, when BBBO conducts the majority of its scientific
research, we would ask you to stop by the Observatory building
for a guided tour of the property.
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| Rules: |
All
properties are managed strictly for nature preservation. Welcome
uses include nature study, photography, and walking. To avoid
damaging vegetation, please stay on trail where possible.
- No hunting or trapping
- No horses, motorized vehicles, or bicycles permitted
- All dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after
- No removal of any vegetation or dead wood
- No camping or fires
- No trail cutting or marking of trees
- Please respect neighboring properties
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| Map: |
Map
of Braddock Bay Bird Observatory |
| Photos: |
Female
Northern Cardinal, Spring 2004
(c) Charley Eismen
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Recently banded Canada Warbler, one of
the many migratory songbirds studied briefly at Braddock Bay
Bird Observatory and released unharmed. © Elinor Osborn. |
| Link: |
Braddock Bay Bird
Observatory web site |
