Birding at Amy’s Ponds. This is a field trip led by Genesee Land Trust partner, Rochester Birding Association, to the private conservation lands of Amanda Smith-Hatch to search for spring migrants, early nesters, and waterfowl. Three adjacent conservation easements and two nature preserve make-up a 300-acre block of conservation land with two large ponds, mature woodlands, and open fields all within 0.5 mile of Lake Ontario. Past trips have yielded eagles, bitterns, herons, many warblers, Scarlet Tanagers, and more. We’ll walk along uneven trails, so bring a walking stick if needed, and prepare for a medium-long hike. Boots recommended as trails are muddy this time of year. Meet at Genesee Land Trust's Deer Creek Woods East parking lot at 7:30 a.m. The parking lot for Deer Creek Woods East is about one mile east of County Line Road.
The event is on RBA’s website here: https://rochesterbirding.org/event/amys-pond-woodsmith-joint-genesee-land-trust-rba-trip-2/
**Amy’s Ponds is not open to the public on a regular basis. This is a special event where attendees will be allowed onto the property**
Accessibility: For questions about accessibility, reach out to Inclusion Point of Contact, Mckenna Erwell, at merwell@geneseelandtrust.org.
Parking: The parking lot for Deer Creek Woods East is located at 600 Lake Road in the Town of Ontario. If navigating through Google or Apple Maps, me sure to include ‘Town of Ontario’. The parking lot is made of crushed stone and can accommodate 8-10 vehicles. Please be careful entering and exiting the parking lot on to busy Lake Road. There are no direct public transit options at this time.
Restrooms: There are no restrooms at the preserve. The nearest public restrooms are 5 miles away along Route 104 (McDonalds, Tractor Supply, Bill Gray’s, etc.)
Pets: Dogs, other pets, emotional support, comfort, and companion animals are not allowed at Genesee Land Trust events. Although your pet may be friendly, everyone has different familiarity and experiences with animals. Thank you for being respectful to other attendees.
Service Animals: Service animals, which are dogs or miniature horses that are specifically trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities, are welcome. Service animals must always be under the control of the handler, housebroken, cleaned up after, and vaccinated in accordance with state laws.