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SUMMARY:Irondequoit Bay Outlet and Durand-Eastman Park – Year List Jump-Start
DESCRIPTION:Get started on your annual list!  We’ll look for winter waterfowl on the Bay\, then move to Durand-Eastman Park where we will stroll Log Cabin Road and Zoo Road looking for finches\, waxwings\, and resident birds. This trip is mostly on paved roads. No restrooms available. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the large parking lot next to the Outlet bridge on the west side of Irondequoit Bay Outlet (Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park). \nDress warmly! Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeaders: Norma Platt and John Boettcher 585-671-9639 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/irondequoit-bay-outlet-and-durand-eastman-park-year-list-jump-start/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Webster Park – Campground Area
DESCRIPTION:In mature forest and scrubby areas we’ll look for overwintering resident birds\, lingering migrants such as Hermit Thrush and special winter visitors such as Evening and Pine Grosbeaks\, White-winged and Red Crossbills and Bohemian Waxwings. This is a mostly level walk\, partly on dirt road\, partly on wooded dirt trail that can be uneven in places. \nWear boots with good traction and dress warmly as we may be outside for 2-3 hours\, although you are free to leave at any time. Trip length will depend upon trail and weather conditions. No rest rooms available. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot on the south side of Lake Road across from Kanatota Lodge. \nLeaders:  Pat Martin 585-301-5485 and Rosemary Reilly 585-748-0802 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/webster-park-campground-area/
LOCATION:Webster Park – Campground Area\, 1034 Lake Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip – Mendon Ponds Park Songbird Trail
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on January 7\, 20203\, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on January 13\, 2023. \nThis trip will be a leisurely winter walk along rolling trails (approx. 1-1/2 miles) featuring some very close looks at our winter passerines!  Bring your binoculars\, some sunflower seeds\, and your camera!  This is a family-friendly field trip. \nMeet at 9:30 a.m. at the visitor center on Pond Road near Clover Street. Restroom is available at the visitor center. \nLeaders: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leader Cathy Ballard 585-322-2621 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-mendon-ponds-park-songbird-trail-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Avon and Lima Rural Tour
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on January 14\, 2023\, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on January 20\, 2023. \nWe’ll search the Nations Road area\, looking for Northern Shrikes\, hawks\, Snow Buntings\, and other birds of the fields and farmland in winter. We’ll be mostly driving\, with frequent stops along the road. Please carpool\, if possible! \nMeet at 2:00 p.m. at Tops Plaza (restroom) in Avon on Routes 5 and 20\, two miles west of I-390. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeaders: Jim Kimball 585-519-9211 and Rick Stevens 585-425-7849 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/avon-and-lima-rural-tour/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Lakeshore Plains West
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on January 22\, 2023\, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on January 28\, 2023. \nA driving tour of the farm fields and open lands to the west of Rochester\, this trip will search for Horned Larks\, Snow Buntings\, Lapland Longspurs\, Northern Shrikes\, falcons (possible Merlin or Peregrine) and hawks (hoping for Rough Legged and Northern Harriers) in western Monroe and possibly into Orleans County. Dress warmly in layers; bring snacks (lunch if you wish to continue on into the early afternoon with us) and a thermos filled with a warm beverage. \nWe will drive along back-country roads for a few hours\, stopping where we see bird activity. No restrooms available until we reach Hamlin Beach SP. \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Braddock Bay Park main parking lot. Use the East Manitou Road exit from the Ontario State Parkway. Plan on coordinating carpooling\, if possible\, as this is a driving tour. Fewer cars are better as we pull over on roads potentially with snowbanks. Bring your own FRS radios and spotting scopes\, if you have them. \nLeader: Lynn Bergmeyer 585-576-0422 and co-leader Robert Buckert 585-269-4206 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lakeshore-plains-west/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Park\, 199 East Manitou Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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