Fred Leff will lead a walk at Oneida Shores on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to spot eagles and other birds in migration. The walk will be followed by a talk led by Leff from the Montezuma Wetlands Complex from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at NOPL Cicero. He will discuss conservation programs at the Audubon NY/CT Centers, governmental entities, Onondaga Lake, and the biology and migration patterns of Sandhill and Whooping cranes, drawing from his experience observing millions of migrating Sandhill cranes in Nebraska.

• Bird Walk (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.):

  • Location: Oneida Shores County Park (parking lot closest to the beach from the entrance), 9400 Bartel Rd., Brewerton, NY 13029
  • Transportation: Attendees must provide their own transportation.
  • Special Guest: The NOPL Pop-up Library Truck will visit the walk.
  • Weather Date: TBD
  • Registration: Register for the Oneida Shores Bird Walk (strongly encouraged for reminders and updates).

• Conservation & Migration Talk (6 p.m. – 7 p.m.):

  • Location: NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero, NY 13039
  • Presenter: Fred Leff, Montezuma Wetlands Complex
  • Topics: Audubon NY/CT Centers conservation programs, governmental entities, Sandhill and Whooping cranes, and Onondaga Lake
  • Admission: Free
  • Registration: Register for the NOPL Cicero Conservation Talk (separate registration required).