Where to Bird in Columbia County
The "Where to Bird in Columbia County" artwork was created using the information, collective knowledge and expertise of the members of the Alan Devoe Bird Club. Check out their original birding map here. Special thanks to Marian Sole and Chris Franks for their help in providing up-to-date information and proofreading.
The ADBC is a non-profit organization that encourages birding and wildlife conservation in Columbia County. Its educational mission is supported by charitable donations and dues from its members. To learn more about the ADBC and to become a member, please visit www.alandevoebirdclub.org.
Online Map
For the exact location of the sites, see the online map with navigation on Google Maps.
Reilly Pond Ecosystem
This artwork was created for a kiosk at Reilly Pond in the Wilson M. Powell Sanctuary in Columbia County, NY, to highlight the pond's ecosystem. Included species are:
- Red Maple (leaf and seeds)
- Black Willow (leaf)
- Belted Kingfisher
- Common Green Darner
- Great Blue Heron
- Wood Frog
- Broad-leaved Cattail
- Northern Water Snake
- Snapping Turtle
- Elm leaf Beetle
- Glossy Pillar
- Great Duckweed
- Cinnamon Fern
- Philonotis
- Algae
- Beaver
The Wilson M. Powell Sanctuary is owned by the Alan Devoe Bird Club. It was donated in 1959 by Elsie K. Powell, Sr. in memory of her late husband, after whom the sanctuary is named. Their daughter, Elsie K. Powell, Jr., and other generous donors have since given additional land. Today, the sanctuary totals 145 acres, dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of birds and other wildlife.
The Alan Devoe Bird Club is a non-profit organization that encourages birding and wildlife conservation in Columbia County. Its educational mission is supported by charitable donations and dues from its members. To learn more about the ADBC and to become a member, please visit www.alandevoebirdclub.org.