Virtual Birds & Brews – May 7 @ 7:00pm
Virtual Venue NYJoin the RBA for a virtual Birds & Brews! On May 7th and May 21st, join RBA members to chat about what is new in the birding world, migrants coming in, and the New York Breeding Bird Atlas!
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***CANCELLED*** Beginner Birder Trip: Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots
Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots 30 Long Pond Road, Greece, NY, United StatesThe shoreline of Lake Ontario is a haven for migrating warblers and other passerines. We will stop at several areas where these birds tend to congregate in spring. Learn the basics of identifying our most colorful migrants on this trip.
***CANCELLED*** Amy’s Pond & Woodsmith — Genesee Land Trust / RBA Joint Field Trip
Amy's Ponds - Genesee Land Trust and Conservation Easements 484 Lake Road, Ontario, NY, United StatesThis is a field trip to the private property of Janet Smith for spring migrants, early nesters and waterfowl. Two adjacent easements make up 187 acres that include two large ponds, mature woodland, and open fields all within 0.5 mile of Lake Ontario.
***CANCELLED*** Ontario Pathways Field Trip
Ontario Pathways 2011-2077 New York 96, Clifton Springs, NY, United StatesWe’ll look for warblers and other spring migrants along this level, rails-to-trails pathway in Ontario County. This well-maintained trail is an established favorite for wildlife viewing and scenic views.
***CANCELLED*** NEW!!! Rush Riverside Refuge (in association with Rush Recreation and Parks Association) Field Trip
Rush Riverside Refuge 250 Rush Scottsville Rd,, Rush, NY, United StatesThe town of Rush has recently acquired a new patch of land containing old-growth woods, farm fields in various stages of succession, and a mile of Genesee River frontage. Join us as we explore this “new” birding spot.
***Cancelled*** May 14, 2020 Member Meeting
The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe May 14, 2020 RBA Member meeting is CANCELLED.
***CANCELLED*** Powder Mills Park & BANC Sanctuary Joint Field Trip with Burroughs Audubon Nature Club
Powder Mills Park 199 Park Road, Pittsford, NY, United StatesOn the east side, Powder Mills Park is a mature woodland park that can be productive for many species of late-migrating or nesting warblers and other songbirds. Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Scarlet Tanagers, Pileated Woodpeckers and Red-tailed Hawks have all nested there in the past years.
***CANCELLED*** Manitou Beach Preserve Field Trip
Manitou Beach Preserve Manitou Beach Preserve, Manitou Beach Rd, Hilton, NY, United StatesOur trip to this lakeside treasure should rack up good numbers of warblers, flycatchers, and other spring arrivals. Owned by the Genesee Land Trust, the Manitou Beach Preserve consists of 5 acres of field and hedgerow, shrub, and cattail wetlands extending into Braddock Bay.
***CANCELLED*** Oatka Creek Park Field Trip
Oatka Creek Park Quaker Road & Union Street, Garbutt, NY, United StatesWoods and meadow provide great habitat for nesting species such as Indigo Bunting, Eastern Towhee, Blue-winged Warbler and Field Sparrow.
***CANCELLED*** Thousand Acre Swamp Field Trip
Thousand Acre Swamp Jackson Road and Penfield Center Road, Penfield, NY, United StatesThis easy 2.5 mile walk goes through a variety of habitats, resulting in a variety of breeding bird species and migrants. The habitats include swampy woods, drier woods, a marshy area, meadows, and a pond.
Virtual Backyard Birding Seminar – May 21 @ 7:00pm
Virtual Venue NYJoin the Rochester Birding Association for an Online Seminar this Thursday via Zoom. This month our topic will be Backyard Birds, and how to attract them to your yard.
***CANCELLED*** Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, NY, United StatesWe will search for Prothonotary Warblers, Yellow-throated Vireos, Cerulean Warblers, and other nesting birds at this local natural treasure. We’ll drive to various spots in the refuge and take an easy walk along one of the very scenic trails.
