HCPBirding

Come to Hudson Crossing Park for a variety of bird sightings and events

Later in the Fall, Marlene Bissell showed us how to get ready for our feathered friends in winter. We found out what our winged neighbors love to eat and how to make simple treats for them in our own kitchens.

Folks enjoyed an October walk with Linda White, Park Ranger, at Saratoga National Historical Park, who shared a lesson about local and migrating birds, listening for calls and songs, basic identification, habitat preferences and fun facts.

Lindsey Duval, a volunteer/member of Southern Adirondack Audubon Society has been birding at Hudson Crossing Park. Along with a fellow birder they compiled a list of species that they have seen here.

Lindsey says that the Double-crested Cormorants, pictured here, love the old rail road trestle supports.

Here's a Great
"Get Outside" Project

While at the park -
visit the Riverbank Birding Overlook

The cleared area includes a bench, naturalizing plants and a wonderful view of the river. This "secret garden" was created in honor of Myrtle Berkowitz. The Birding Overlook is north of the Dix Bridge and offers a peaceful spot to watch for wildlife and admire the rolling river.

Special thanks to all who have donated their time and plants to create this place, including the members of the Living Waters Church of God outreach group, Fish Creek Garden Center, Jody, Julie, Alan, Marlene, Darryl, Cindy, and Louise. Additional thanks to all who made donations to the Park in Mrs. Berkowitz's name. We hope that you will visit and feel her love of nature as you rest on the lovely bench overlooking the water.