by Andrea Patterson
on July 22, 2020
The RBA held its first field trip since March, on August 1 at Conesus Lake. We tested out our new COVID-19 guidelines, and everything went great! Based on the success of this trip, we’re thrilled to be able to offer some additional field trips this fall. Please note that all trips now require pre-registration for all participants. Details on how to register are found on the trip listing on both our website and on facebook.
The most important change is that pre-registration for the trip is required for all participants. Details on how to register are found on the trip listing on both our website and on facebook. For reference, here is the complete list of our COVID-19 field trip guidelines:
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by Editor
on July 9, 2020
With migration largely behind us and breeding season in full swing, it’s time to think about the use of birdsong recordings (commonly called playback) to attract birds in the field. This controversial practice has become more and more commonplace as phone apps put these recordings in the hands of many more birders. Why does anyone…
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by Editor
on May 29, 2020
Please Wear a Mask! The RBA recommends that birders wear protective masks in the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even when we are not on organized field trips, birders often congregate closely while viewing birds, especially when there’s a rarity to see. In our excitement over a sighting, it’s easy to forget to maintain social distance.
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by Andrea Patterson
on April 22, 2020
The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, all field trips, meetings, and birds-and-brews through the end of May are cancelled, and we anticipate canceling events in June as well.
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by Editor
on March 27, 2020
The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, all field trips, meetings, and birds-and-brews through the end of April are cancelled, and we anticipate canceling events in May and June as well.
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by Editor
on March 12, 2020
Our meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Baptist Temple, 1100 Clover Street, Rochester, will go on as planned. Your health and well-being are our concern.
Please consider the following:
by Amy Kahn
on July 11, 2019
One of our local young birders is getting lots of attention from the national American Birding Association! That’s right, Robert Buckert was interviewed alongside camp counselor Jennie Duberstein about his experience at Camp Colorado! Robert, you never cease to amaze! We’re proud of you. Click on the link to hear the blog. blog.aba.org/robert-buckert.html…
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by Amy Kahn
on February 1, 2019
Title: Early 20th Century Upstate New York Photographers Lead the Way in a New Method of ‘Collecting’ Birds in the Field Featuring recently salvaged and digitized images from rare glass lantern slides, Charlie Cowling, archivist at SUNY Brockport, will present images of New York birds taken by regional birders in the early 20th century. Our…
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by Amy Kahn
on November 1, 2017
Hello RBA members, It’s almost that time of year! It sure feels like we’re finished with heat waves this fall, meaning wintering raptors will soon be showing up in local fields and wetlands. Every year, NYSDEC regions across the state monitor wintering raptor presence to record where and how these birds are spending their time…
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by Editor
on June 29, 2017
SAVE THE DATE: September 14, 2017, 7 pm. RBA general meeting Where: Baptist Temple/Clover Center for Arts and Spirituality 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY Come hear an interesting and educational talk about Hawaiian birds by a long-time birder and RBAer, Dominic Sherony. Not a travelog, although there will be some great photos, we will learn…
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