Albany Pine Bush Preserve

The typical impression of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is sandy trails, with pitch pines above and scrub oaks beneath. That is true in many areas, and the Eastern Towhee, Blue Jay, Field Sparrow, and Prairie Warbler thrive in that environment. But there are other terrestrial communities present as well, that support a wide variety of birds and their neighbors.

Overlook dune at Karner Barrens East. Helderberg Escarpment background right, Catskill Mountains distant left.

Restored grassland habitat, Great Dune section.

Grasses, shrubs, scattered trees and rolling sand dunes, Great Dune section.

Madison Avenue Pinelands section. Appalachian Oak-Pine Forest contains White Pine, which seems to attract Pine Warbler and Red-breasted Nuthatch.

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