Our MissionConserving critical habitat for endangered, threatened and rapidly declining grassland birds

Conserving Land

Grasslands are the fastest disappearing habitat in North America. Grassland birds eat insects and rodents that damage crops. They share their habitat with bees and butterflies that pollinate fruits, vegetables, hay and other crops.
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Preserving Biodiversity

Conserved grasslands protect endangered and threatened birds like Short-eared owls, Upland sandpipers and meadowlarks. They also provide important habitat for over 100 other bird and wildlife species, including thousands of pollinators!
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Mitigating Climate Change

Grasses filter carbon out of the air and store it underground in their roots or the soil. Unlike forests, the majority of the carbon is not released if the grasses catch fire, making them better able to withstand climate change.
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Grassland Birds need us – and we need them.

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700Million Grassland Birds Lost the past 50 years
258Acres Conserved
78Acres Owned & Managed

Upcoming Events

Two groups of six guests
-- Group 1: February 7-9, 2025
-- Group 2: February 10-12, 2025

3 Day Winter Raptor Tour in Washington County NY

Experience the grasslands in winter! See the raptors that migrate south from the Arctic, as well as other birds that winter in the grasslands. Expect to see endangered Short-eared Owls and threatened Northern Harriers, as well as Rough-legged Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and more. Most years, we are lucky enough to see a Snowy Owl.

We are offering a weekend tour, Feb 7 – 9, and a weekday tour, Feb 10 – 12.  Meals are at locally owned establishments, most are farm-to-table.  Your accommodation will be at the historic The Queensbury, in Glens Falls, NY.

Each tour group is limited to six guests plus a local guide.  Review the itinerary and register.

Contact Roberta Kravette with questions (rkravette@signpostpublishing.com of (908) 656-4016).

White-headed Duck
Two groups of six guests
-- Group 1: March 16 to March 28, 2025
-- Group 2: March 31 to April 11, 2025

Southern Spain Birding Expedition

Join Grassland Bird Trust on our fourth international birding expedition.  In 2025 we will travel to Southern Spain, guided by Destination: Wildlife who is committed to the principles of conservation tourism.

Discover European, Mediterranean, African, and Asian birds in Spain’s Unique Land and Seascapes. Spain is Europe’s second most mountainous country after Switzerland – but it also has (bird!) habitats as diverse as wetlands, semi-arid steppes, and cork-oak dehesas in Spain’s heartland, and the iconic limestone and granite Sierras and more within a relatively small and comfortable geographic region. Its diverse habitats, combined with Spain’s exceptional location, make it a bird hotspot.

Explore a Crossroads of Ancient Cultures and History. Our journey introduces us to the rich cultural heritage of the region, including: the iconic Pueblos Blancos in the mountains of Andalusia, the Roman archaeological site of Baelo Claudia, the Pillars of Hercules in the Strait of Gibraltar, and the main square of Trujillo, the birthplace of Francisco Pizarro and other Spanish explorers.

Enjoy Fabulous Cuisine and Wine.  We can thank Spain’s location and history for its famously unique cuisine and delicious wines. Gifted with abundance from the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, inspired by the kitchens of its neighbors, Portugal and France, and influenced by “visits” from the ancient Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Visigoths, and Arabs—all of which contributed delicious legacies that are today refined to cuisine-perfection with must-try specialties in each region.

Questions? Contact Roberta Kravette at Destination: Wildlife (rkravette@signpostpublishing.com or 908-656-4016). Put “Southern Spain Birding” in the subject line.

Read our Trips and Events Release then register.

Photo: White-headed Duck; ©Martin Paleneck

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What’s Your Favorite Spring Bird? GBT Volunteers Weigh In.

We have lift-off! The siren call of a growing, brighter light has launched thousands, nay, millions of long-haul flights. And although triggered by the sun, most of these journeys are flown in darkness, guided by the moon and stars. These are the eco-friendliest of all eco-friendly flights, powered by insects, seeds, and fruit, and some […]

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Winter Secrets of the New York Grasslands

Read Roberta Kravette’s notes on the birds that winter in the Fort Edward, NY grasslands. She provides a great description of the birds that winter here, where to find them, and the best time to spot them. In addition, there are some incredible photos by bird and wildlife photographer Gordon Ellmers of Northern Harriers, American Kestrels, Barred […]

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