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SUMMARY:Conesus Lake Area
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for Tundra Swans\, Canvasback\, Redhead and other waterfowl. This trip is a combination of driving\, stopping at overlooks and short walks on mostly level dirt trails and dikes. Length is about 1.5 mile walking. Dress warmly and in layers. Restrooms are available at Vitale Park only. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at Vitale Park on Route 20A in Lakeville. The park entrance is by the Lakeville post office on the south (lake) side of 20A and across the street from Smith’s Hardware. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeader: Jim Kimball 585-519-9211 and co-leaders Nick Kachala 585-750-5536 and Andrew Consler 585-991-2154 \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/conesus-lake-area-5/
LOCATION:Conesus Lake Area\, Vitale Park\, Big Tree Road\, NY\, 14480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip – Nations Road
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your skills on wintering hawks and Short-eared Owls. Other wintering birds such as Horned Larks\, Snow Buntings\, and Lapland Longspurs are often present. This trip is a combination of driving and viewing at stops along roads. Length about .5 mile walking along the road. Restroom facilities are available at Tops. \nMeet at 2:00 p.m. at the Tops Plaza in Avon on Routes 5 and 20\, 2 miles west of I-390. The roads in this area are narrow and busy. Please plan to carpool from Tops\, as the number of cars allowed will be limited to ten. Bring binoculars\, dress warmly and in layers. Spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very useful. \nLeader: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leaders Niki Banke 585-317-3751 and Robert Crandall 585-278-3455 \nNote: This is a field trip for beginners. New birders should feel free to join these trips regardless of experience level: bring binoculars if you have them. The pace & focus of Beginner Trips may not be satisfying for experienced birders. Our Beginner Trips focus on teaching identification skills\, learning new habitats\, and answering questions. Experienced birders are welcome but may be pressed into service as educators \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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-nations-road-4/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
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