BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rochester Birding Association - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rochester Birding Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rochesterbirding.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rochester Birding Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221105T194627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T152818Z UID:10000578-1684828800-1684843200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Taylor Road – Headwaters of Irondequoit Creek DESCRIPTION:NEW! Eventbrite pre-registration for field trips has ended and is no longer available. \nWe will walk the woods and mowed grassy trails of the 65-acre property of RBA member Linda Roca. Hedgerows\, fields\, Irondequoit Creek\, brushy habitat\, and woods should be productive for thrushes\, late warblers\, and woodpeckers among others. \nNo restroom available. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at 66 Taylor Road\, Honeoye Falls\, NY 14472. Park in the wide driveway or on Taylor Road. \nLeader: Jeanne Verhulst 585-362-0803 and co-leader Linda Roca 585-624-2697 \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/taylor-road-headwaters-of-irondequoit-creek/ LOCATION:Taylor Road – Headwaters of Irondequoit Creek\, 66 Taylor Road\, Honeoye Falls\, NY\, 14472\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160425OatkaCreekPkHermitThrushA.jpg GEO:42.984884;-77.537288 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Taylor Road – Headwaters of Irondequoit Creek 66 Taylor Road Honeoye Falls NY 14472 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=66 Taylor Road:geo:-77.537288,42.984884 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230503T211010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T211010Z UID:10000627-1684915200-1684929600@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:NEW! Oatka Fish and Game Club DESCRIPTION:NEW! Eventbrite pre-registration for field trips has ended and is no longer available. \nThe Oatka Fish and Game Club owns and conserves 500 acres of mature woodland forest along Oatka Creek and the escarpment tablelands above it that provide ideal habitat for migrating and nesting passerines. Thanks to the efforts of Jim Mott and Jim Miles\, Cerulean Warblers were documented as nesting there in 2022. Through that connection\, the Club has generously invited RBA to hold a field trip. \nWe will walk on the wide\, undulating\, forest trail above the creek and possibly up on the escarpment searching for remaining migrants and nesting birds. The trails are dry\, but sturdy shoes are recommended. Dress for the weather and insects. A bathroom is available on site. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the clubhouse parking lot (end of Wilcox Road). 8237 Wilcox Road\, Le Roy\, NY 14482. Note: If high winds are predicted the trip will be cancelled. \nLeaders:  Jim Mott 585-244-5577 and co-leaders Tom and Jeanne Verhulst 585-362-0803 \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/new-oatka-fish-and-game-club/ LOCATION:Oatka Fish & Game Club\, 8237 Wilcox Road\, Le Roy\, NY\, 14482\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/YRWA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230331T134928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134928Z UID:10000619-1684953000-1684960200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Warblers DESCRIPTION:Evenings can be a great time to bird\, and the trees surrounding the Lakeview Community Church parking lot in Greece can hold a surprising number of warblers in Spring. Join us for some casual birding on Wednesday evenings. We might also check out Church Woods Trail or go across the street to Firehouse Woods. Rain or shine. Bring binoculars. The trails are flat\, but can be muddy. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray. No restrooms. \nMeet at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 14\, 31\, through June 7 \nMeeting Location: Lakeview Community Church \nLeader: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leader Lisa Talpey\, and others TBD. \nPhoto: Hooded Warbler by Nic Minetor URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/wednesday-evening-warblers/2023-05-24/ LOCATION:Lakeview Community Church\, 30 Long Pond Rd\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hooded-warbler2_NM-scaled.jpg GEO:43.28893;-77.6762679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lakeview Community Church 30 Long Pond Rd Greece NY 14612 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Long Pond Rd:geo:-77.6762679,43.28893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221105T195922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T152939Z UID:10000579-1685172600-1685187000@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail) DESCRIPTION:NEW! Eventbrite pre-registration for field trips has ended and is no longer available. \nThe Brickyard Trail is a wide\, flat\, fine gravel\, multi-use trail situated between Westfall Road and Elmwood Avenue in Brighton (across from the east end of Buckland Park). It contains woods at both ends and ponds and marsh in the middle\, providing good bird habitat. We will walk the full length of the trail and back (1.7 miles) to look for Song Sparrows\, Marsh Wrens\, Common Yellowthroat\, Red-eyed Vireo\, and others. Green Herons and woodpeckers nest here. \nDress for the weather. Insect repellent may be needed for the wooded sections. No restrooms. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at 1341 Westfall Road\, the Buckland Park Headquarters (Buckland House)\, (about ¼ mi. east of the Buckland Park main entrance). RTS “South Clinton” bus stop is a few yards from trailhead on Westfall Rd. Wheelchair friendly—please call leaders for accessibility questions. \nLeaders: Jeanne and Tom Verhulst 585-362-0803 \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/sandra-l-frankel-nature-park-brickyard-trail/ LOCATION:Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail)\, 1239 Westfall Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Marsh-Wren-D.-Sherony-Montezuma-National-Wildlife-Refuge-1024x711-1.jpg GEO:43.115776;-77.582046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail) 1239 Westfall Road Rochester NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1239 Westfall Road:geo:-77.582046,43.115776 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221107T030523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T153057Z UID:10000580-1685181600-1685188800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, a Field Trip for Young Birders DESCRIPTION:NEW! Eventbrite pre-registration for field trips has ended and is no longer available. \nThis trip is open to young birders ages 8 to 18 accompanied by a parent. This trip has generated large species lists due to the many habitat types we will travel through. We will start from the parking lot to the longhouse and walk wide mown or packed dirt trails through the Meadowlark field and then head down through woods\, shrub land\, and wetland to an overlook in grassland. The round trip is 1.5 miles and includes some hills. After we reach the overlook\, those who wish can continue for another 2 miles on the narrower Seneca Trail through field and woods\, across County Route 41\, and along a wooded stream valley to the Bobolink field. \nRestroom facilities are available at the museum center at end of trip. \nMeet at 10:00 a.m. in the main parking lot off County Road 41 Boughton Hill Road. The parking lot is situated below the new museum at 7000 County Road 41\, Victor\, NY 14564. (From Route 444 from Victor\, turn right onto Boughton Hill Road and go down the hill. The main parking lot will be on your right at the bottom of the hill.) \nLeader: Amy Kahn 585-310-2330 and co-leader Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 \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/ganondagan-state-historic-site-a-field-trip-for-young-birders/ LOCATION:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, 1488 NY-444\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birder Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Eastern-Meadowlark-©-Dominic-Sherony.jpg GEO:42.961953;-77.412001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ganondagan State Historic Site 1488 NY-444 Victor NY 14564 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1488 NY-444:geo:-77.412001,42.961953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230331T134928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134928Z UID:10000620-1685557800-1685565000@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Warblers DESCRIPTION:Evenings can be a great time to bird\, and the trees surrounding the Lakeview Community Church parking lot in Greece can hold a surprising number of warblers in Spring. Join us for some casual birding on Wednesday evenings. We might also check out Church Woods Trail or go across the street to Firehouse Woods. Rain or shine. Bring binoculars. The trails are flat\, but can be muddy. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray. No restrooms. \nMeet at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 14\, 31\, through June 7 \nMeeting Location: Lakeview Community Church \nLeader: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leader Lisa Talpey\, and others TBD. \nPhoto: Hooded Warbler by Nic Minetor URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/wednesday-evening-warblers/2023-05-31/ LOCATION:Lakeview Community Church\, 30 Long Pond Rd\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hooded-warbler2_NM-scaled.jpg GEO:43.28893;-77.6762679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lakeview Community Church 30 Long Pond Rd Greece NY 14612 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Long Pond Rd:geo:-77.6762679,43.28893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221107T031926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154310Z UID:10000581-1685779200-1685793600@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Ganondagan State Historic Site DESCRIPTION:This trip has generated large species lists due to the many habitat types we will travel through. We will start from the parking lot to the longhouse and walk wide mown or packed dirt trails through the Meadowlark field and then head down through woods\, shrub land\, and wetland to an overlook in grassland. The round trip is 1.5 miles and includes some hills. After we reach the overlook\, those who wish can continue for another 2 miles on the narrower Seneca Trail through field and woods\, across County Route 41\, and along a wooded stream valley to the Bobolink field. \nRestroom facilities are available at the museum center at end of trip. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the main parking lot off County Road 41 Boughton Hill Road. The parking lot is situated below the new museum at 7000 County Road 41\, Victor\, NY 14564. (From Route 444 from Victor\, turn right onto Boughton Hill Road and go down the hill. The main parking lot will be on your right at the bottom of the hill.) \nLeaders: Amy Kahn 585-310-2330 and co-leader Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 \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/ganondagan-state-historic-site-4/ LOCATION:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, 1488 NY-444\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160521BurgerPkBobolinkA.jpg GEO:42.961953;-77.412001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ganondagan State Historic Site 1488 NY-444 Victor NY 14564 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1488 NY-444:geo:-77.412001,42.961953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T150509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154341Z UID:10000582-1685856600-1685890800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Letchworth State Park DESCRIPTION:This trip frequently garners one of the higher bird lists among RBA field trips. Of course\, it gets an early start!  We’ll look for birds not frequently seen on other trips\, such as Acadian Flycatcher. We’ll do a fair amount of walking: one somewhat steep but short forest trail and a dirt road down to the river level\, as well as some roadside birding. \nRestrooms are available at several locations along the way. \nMeet at 5:30 a.m. at the Dam Overlook Gifts and Grill parking lot (use the Route 36 entrance to Letchworth Park)). Pack a lunch and snacks\, as the trip will likely last well into mid-afternoon. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeader: Elijah Kruger 585-329-7754 and co-leader Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 \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/letchworth-state-park/ LOCATION:Letchworth State Park\, Mt. Morris Dam Overlook\, NY\, 14427\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20150804-02WhiteBrookNA26CommonYellowthroatA.jpg GEO:42.6337682;-78.0309542 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230331T134928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134928Z UID:10000621-1686162600-1686169800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Warblers DESCRIPTION:Evenings can be a great time to bird\, and the trees surrounding the Lakeview Community Church parking lot in Greece can hold a surprising number of warblers in Spring. Join us for some casual birding on Wednesday evenings. We might also check out Church Woods Trail or go across the street to Firehouse Woods. Rain or shine. Bring binoculars. The trails are flat\, but can be muddy. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray. No restrooms. \nMeet at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 14\, 31\, through June 7 \nMeeting Location: Lakeview Community Church \nLeader: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leader Lisa Talpey\, and others TBD. \nPhoto: Hooded Warbler by Nic Minetor URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/wednesday-evening-warblers/2023-06-07/ LOCATION:Lakeview Community Church\, 30 Long Pond Rd\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hooded-warbler2_NM-scaled.jpg GEO:43.28893;-77.6762679 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lakeview Community Church 30 Long Pond Rd Greece NY 14612 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Long Pond Rd:geo:-77.6762679,43.28893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230524T135725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T140138Z UID:10000628-1686245400-1686256200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Annual RBA Picnic at Burroughs Audubon Nature Club - Rain or Shine! DESCRIPTION:Potluck is back! Please bring a dish to pass—sign up by either calling Wanda Thistle @ 585-281-0956 or email Wanda to RSVP. \n• If you would like to grill\, please bring your own meat. RBA will provide charcoal. \n• The picnic is always informal and fun. There’s no formal program; it’s just a lot of birders talking about birds\, travel\, and other adventures. \n• The BANC facility is located in an ideal place to see birds. This is a great opportunity to enjoy this lovely spot\, with an after-dinner walk to look for breeding songbirds and year-round residents. \nLooking forward to see you there!  \nDirections: From Route 96 turn onto Fishers Road\, go 1.3 miles. Right on to Railroad Mills Road\, go 0.2 miles. BANC parking is on the right. Address is 301 Railroad Mills Road\, Pittsford\, NY 14534 URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/annual-rba-picnic-rain-or-shine-5/ LOCATION:Burroughs-Audubon Nature Club\, 301 Railroad Mills Road\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Picnic,Monthly Meetings/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RBA-Picnic-BANC-scaled.jpg GEO:43.029638;-77.479871 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Burroughs-Audubon Nature Club 301 Railroad Mills Road Pittsford NY 14534 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Railroad Mills Road:geo:-77.479871,43.029638 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T151105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154411Z UID:10000583-1686987000-1687003200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Bergen Swamp DESCRIPTION:A trip to this unique place is by special permit from the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and will feature nesting birds. The mix of vegetation zones provides secluded nesting habitat for the usual western N.Y. species as well as those more characteristic of the Canadian zone such as Blue-headed Vireo\, Hermit Thrush\, Magnolia\, Blackburnian\, Black-and-white\, Canada and Nashville Warblers. This is a walking trip of 3 miles on variably wet and slippery corduroy trails that must be followed closely for safety reasons and because of the fragile habitat. \nSturdy boots (rather than sneakers) are strongly recommended\, and hiking or ski poles may be useful. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the main trailhead entrance to Bergen Swamp: 6646 Hessenthaler Rd\, Byron\, NY 14422. From Rochester\, take I-490 west to Exit 2. Take Rt. 33 west and turn right (north) onto Route 19. Turn left at the fire station onto Hunter Road–it becomes Swamp Road. Follow Swamp Road west past Pocock Road and turn right onto Hessenthaler Road. The swamp entrance is at the kiosk on the right. Park along the right shoulder\, but do not park in front of the caretaker’s house. \nLeader: Greg Lawrence 585-730-2553 and co-leader Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 \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/bergen-swamp-2/ LOCATION:Bergen Swamp\, Hessenthaller Road\, Bergen\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160519BergenSwampOvenbirdA.jpg GEO:43.0857035;-78.0266153 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bergen Swamp Hessenthaller Road Bergen NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hessenthaller Road:geo:-78.0266153,43.0857035 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T151510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154505Z UID:10000584-1687075200-1687089600@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Odonata Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:The 100 acre privately owned Odonata Sanctuary\, 20 Parrish Road\, Honeoye Falls\, NY 14472\, is the former home of Joseph W. Taylor\, who was a founder of the American Birding Association and president of Hawk Mountain Association. The sanctuary participates in the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) that provides nesting acreage for grassland nesting birds such as Eastern Meadowlarks\, and Bobolinks. The sanctuary is an access point for the observation of migrating birds and monarch butterflies and is also home to one of the largest Eastern Bluebird nest box trails in the USA. The trails pass over streams\, around a pond and through woodlands. \nNo restrooms available. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the sanctuary. Enter the sanctuary at 20 Parrish Road and drive up the long\, one-lane driveway. \nLeaders: Tom Nash and Sheryl Gracewski 585-261-6975 and co-leader Steve Melcher 585-746-8078. \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/odonata-sanctuary/ LOCATION:Odonata Sanctuary\, 20 Parrish Road\, Honeoye Falls\, NY\, 14472\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20150711OatkaCreekParkBluebirdA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T152130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154529Z UID:10000585-1687678200-1687725000@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Barnhart's Camp and Keeney Swamp DESCRIPTION:We will be birding as we drive (and stop) throughout the diverse landscapes of Northern Allegany County\, 20 minutes south of Letchworth State Park. Grassland\, woodland\, pond and swampland species such as Prairie and Mourning Warblers\, Eastern Bluebirds\, Indigo Buntings\, and maybe a bittern should be seen. This trip generally goes all day so we can see as much as possible! \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at Shop N’ Save in Nunda on Route 408 where restrooms are available. Spotting scopes and FRS Radios would be useful. Lunch at Barnhart’s camp is a trip tradition–they grill the hot dogs! Bring a dish to pass–your choice (but this is optional). \nLeaders: Jerry and Carolyn Barnhart 585-385-4026 and co-leaders Tom and Jeanne Verhulst 585-362-0803 \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/barnharts-camp-and-keeney-swamp/ LOCATION:Barnhart’s Camp and Keeney Swamp\, 9045 State Route 408\, Nunda\, NY\, 14517\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mourning-WArbler-1024x672-1.jpg GEO:43.080673;-77.628138 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barnhart’s Camp and Keeney Swamp 9045 State Route 408 Nunda NY 14517 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9045 State Route 408:geo:-77.628138,43.080673 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230718T200010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T200033Z UID:10000633-1689876000-1689886800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Birds and Brews - Swiftwater Brewing DESCRIPTION:Join us for craft beers and conversation! \nA chance to meet up and socialize with people who love birds. \nThursday\, July 20\, 2023\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nSwiftwater Brewing Company\n378 Mt. Hope Ave. \nA midsummer night’s bird conversation! \nCome and tell us where you’ve been and what you’ve seen this summer. \nSwiftwater has an excellent selection of craft beers\, a kitchen full of goodies\, and outdoor seating as well as space inside.  https://swiftwaterbrewing.com/ \n  \n  URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-swiftwater-brewing-july2023/ LOCATION:Swiftwater Brewing\, 378 Mount Hope\, Rochester\, NY\, 14642\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Swiftwater-21-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T152705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T135456Z UID:10000586-1690615800-1690632000@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Conesus Inlet State Wildlife Management Area DESCRIPTION:Explore this expansive wetland for Virginia Rails and Wood Duck families. We’ve seen eagles on a reliable basis\, Cliff Swallows and more. This trip is a combination of driving\, stopping at overlooks and short walks on dirt trails and dikes. \nLength about 1.5 miles of walking. Restrooms are available at the meeting place only. \nMeet at 7:30 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 Route 20A and across the street from Smith’s Hardware. There’s a possibility of a trip extension to the Geneseo Airport area. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeader: Jim Kimball 585-519-9211 and co-leader Nick Kachala 585-750-5536 \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-inlet-state-wildlife-management-area/ LOCATION:Vitale Park\, Vitale Park\, Big Tree Rd\, NY\, 14480\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Wood-Duck-Aix-sponsa-Richard-Ashworth-44.jpg GEO:42.8341101;-77.7034586 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vitale Park Vitale Park Big Tree Rd NY 14480 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Vitale Park:geo:-77.7034586,42.8341101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T153536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T135636Z UID:10000587-1691326800-1691341200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip – Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the fall migration of shorebirds in this nearby birding treasure. We’ll visit key spots you’ll want to revisit again and again! There will be a number of stops during this mostly driving trip. \nRestrooms are available at the Visitor Center. \nMeet at 1:00 p.m. in the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot. The lot is off Route 96 just south of Exit 27 from I-490. Alternatively\, meet up with the group at the first stop\, the Montezuma Visitor Center at 2:00 p.m. Bring binoculars and\, if you have them\, spotting scopes. \nLeader: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 co-leaders Sheryl Gracewski and Tom Nash 585-261-6975 \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-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge/ LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160924MontezumaFieldTripSandhillCraneA.jpg GEO:42.9669513;-76.7406929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Seneca Falls NY 13148 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge:geo:-76.7406929,42.9669513 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T185334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140015Z UID:10000588-1692439200-1692453600@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Braddock Bay East Spit\, a Field Trip for Young Birders DESCRIPTION:This trip is open to young birders ages 8 to 18 accompanied by a parent. \nThe East Spit of Braddock Bay is a well-known spot for migrating shorebirds in late summer. Herons\, eagles\, Osprey and early warbler migrants are also possible. The trail is a woodland path between Lake Ontario and the Braddock Bay Marshes. We will walk out to the end of the spit and back\, about 1 mile. \nThe trail is muddy\, narrow and has uneven\, rocky footing in places. Sturdy waterproof shoes or boots and bug spray will be needed. Crossing the channel to the barrier island will be completely optional and dependent on water levels. \nRestrooms are usually available next to the Marina building. \nMeet at 10:00 a.m. in the East Spit parking lot beyond Westport Marina at Braddock Bay. Note: You must drive through the Marina to reach the East Spit parking lot. Spotting Scopes will be provided by the leaders. \nLeader: Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 and co-leaders Sheryl Gracewski and Tom Nash 585-261-6975 \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. \n  URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/braddock-bay-east-spit-a-field-trip-for-young-birders/ LOCATION:Braddock Bay East Spit\, 105 East Manitou Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birder Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20190812BBEaSpGRHE2afb.jpg GEO:43.30648;-77.70587 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Braddock Bay East Spit 105 East Manitou Road Rochester NY 14610 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=105 East Manitou Road:geo:-77.70587,43.30648 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T190310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140106Z UID:10000589-1692527400-1692549000@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Expect to see herons\, eagles and possibly falcons. There will be a number of stops during this mostly driving trip. \nRestrooms are available at the Visitor Center. \nMeet at 10:30 a.m. at the Montezuma Visitor Center. Pack a lunch. Bring your own FRS radios and spotting scopes\, if you have them. \nLeaders: Dominic Sherony 585-298-4260 and Mike Tetlow 585-748-5838  \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/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge/ LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160823MontezumaNWRComGallinuleJuvA.jpg GEO:42.9669513;-76.7406929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Seneca Falls NY 13148 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge:geo:-76.7406929,42.9669513 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T193005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140153Z UID:10000590-1693036800-1693051200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Braddock Bay East Spit DESCRIPTION:The East Spit of Braddock Bay is a well-known spot for migrating shorebirds in late summer. Herons\, eagles\, Osprey and early warbler migrants are also possible. The trail is a woodland path between Lake Ontario and the Braddock Bay Marshes. We will walk out to the end of the spit and back\, about 1 mile. \nThe trail is muddy\, narrow and has uneven\, rocky footing in places. Sturdy waterproof shoes or boots and bug spray will be needed. Crossing the channel to the barrier island will be completely optional and dependent on water levels. \nRestrooms are usually available next to the Marina building. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the East Spit parking lot beyond Westport Marina at Braddock Bay. Note: You must drive through the Marina to reach the East Spit parking lot. Spotting Scopes would be very helpful. \nLeader: Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 and co-leaders Sheryl Gracewski and Tom Nash 585-261-6975 \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/braddock-bay-east-spit/ LOCATION:Braddock Bay East Spit\, 105 East Manitou Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20210815BBEaSp06SESAaRBA.jpg GEO:43.30648;-77.70587 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Braddock Bay East Spit 105 East Manitou Road Rochester NY 14610 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=105 East Manitou Road:geo:-77.70587,43.30648 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230824T002609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T002609Z UID:10000634-1693418400-1693429200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Birds and Brews - K2 Brothers Brewing DESCRIPTION:Join us for craft beers and conversation!  \nA chance to meet up and socialize with people who love birds. \nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023 \n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nK2 Brothers Brewing  \n1221 Empire Blvd. \nOne more chance to sit outside and enjoy a summer evening! Come and tell us where you’ve been and what you’ve seen this summer. K2 has an excellent selection of craft beers\, a terrific menu of snacks and meals\, and LOTS of outdoor seating. If it rains\, we’ll grab some barstools or a booth inside. https://k2brewing.com/ \n  \n  URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-k2-brothers-brewing/ LOCATION:K2 Brothers Brewing\, 1221 Empire Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, NY\, 14609\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/K2BrosBrewing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T192131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T000317Z UID:10000591-1693641600-1693656000@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip – Charlotte and Turning Point Park DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for shorebirds\, warblers\, and other fall migrants along the river and lakeshore. At Charlotte Beach\, we’ll look for gulls in many plumages and some shorebirds\, too. At Turning Point Park\, we will look for local resident birds and fall migrants. \nBring binoculars. The Charlotte Beach area is mostly flat and paved; one long\, steep grade at Turning Point Park. Length about 2.0 miles total. \nRestrooms are available at Charlotte only. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte in the northeast corner of the parking lot\, beside the Genesee River outlet. Bring binoculars and\, if you have them\, spotting scopes. \nLeader:   Robert Buckert 585-269-4206\, and co-leader Kimberly Sucy  \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-charlotte-and-turning-point-park/ LOCATION:Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park\, Charlotte Park\, 4800 Lake Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tenessee-Warbler-Richard-Ashworth-38.jpg GEO:43.2581048;-77.6087033 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park 4800 Lake Avenue Rochester NY 14613 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Charlotte Park\, 4800 Lake Avenue:geo:-77.6087033,43.2581048 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221108T235508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140336Z UID:10000592-1694246400-1694260800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Whiting Road Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:This preserve includes about 240 acres of land that is made up of a variety of birding habitats. This results in decent birding lists throughout the year. The trails are well marked and maintained. However\, they do get muddy at times\, so appropriate footwear is recommended based on the weather leading up to the trip date. \nMost of the trails are flat\, but there definitely will be a bit of up and down trail climbing in some sections. Our trek will take us on parts of the blue\, brown\, orange\, and red trails. Moderate difficulty in a few spots\, length about 2.5 miles. \nNo restrooms. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot on Whiting Road in Webster\, 0.6 miles south of Lake Road. \nLeaders: Candace Giles 585-281-1643 and Eunice Thein 585-746-2919 and co-leader Dick Horsey 585-435-2837 \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/whiting-road-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Whiting Road Preserve\, 403 Whiting Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20170224WhitingRd15PIWOa.jpg GEO:43.248124;-77.470175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whiting Road Preserve 403 Whiting Road Webster NY 14580 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=403 Whiting Road:geo:-77.470175,43.248124 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221109T000419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140427Z UID:10000593-1694332800-1694347200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Durand-Eastman Park DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for thrushes and other migrants. Durand can be surprising this time of year. This will be an easy 2-3 hour walk mostly along paved roads\, with a steady medium grade at one point. Length about 2.5 miles\, total. \nRestroom facilities are not available on this route\, but are in other areas of the park. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in Parking Lot D on the north side of Lake Shore Blvd. between Zoo Road and Log Cabin Road. \nLeaders: Tom and Jeanne Verhulst 585-362-0803 \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/durand-eastman-park/ LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Lakeshore Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Wood-Thrush-Richard-Ashworth-45.jpg GEO:43.2422509;-77.5782642 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Durand Eastman Park Lakeshore Boulevard Rochester NY 14620 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lakeshore Boulevard:geo:-77.5782642,43.2422509 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221109T001608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T235930Z UID:10000594-1694590200-1694604600@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail) DESCRIPTION:The wide\, flat\, multi-use Brickyard Trail winds between Elmwood Avenue and Westfall Road in Brighton. With woods at both ends and ponds and marsh in the middle\, it provides varied bird habitat. We will walk the full length of the trail and back (1.7 miles) to look for migrating fall warblers\, kinglets\, sparrows\, wrens\, and finches. There might even be a late Green Heron hanging around. Dress for the weather. Insect repellent may be needed for the wooded sections. No restrooms. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. in the parking area just inside the entrance to Temple B’rith Kodesh\, 2131 Elmwood Ave.\, Rochester. (Note: This is a different meeting location than in the Spring.) The trail entrance is nearby on Elmwood. \nWheelchair friendly—please call leaders for accessibility questions. \nLeaders: Jeanne and Tom Verhulst 585-362-0803   \n  \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/sandra-l-frankel-nature-park-brickyard-trail-2/ LOCATION:Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail)\, 1239 Westfall Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20161004BrickyardTr08BrThrasherA.jpg GEO:43.115776;-77.582046 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail) 1239 Westfall Road Rochester NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1239 Westfall Road:geo:-77.582046,43.115776 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230403T214904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T214904Z UID:10000622-1694718000-1694725200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:September Meeting in Person & via Zoom with Speaker Nancy Chen DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 14\n \nNancy Chen\, Assistant Professor and lead researcher of the Pop Gen Chen Lab at the University of Rochester\n\n\nThe Chen Lab seeks to understand the evolutionary processes that shape patterns of genetic variation over contemporary timescales. Much of Chen’s work combines genomics with extensive pedigree data from long-term demographic studies to answer questions in evolutionary biology and conservation genomics.\n  \nLook for the Zoom link in your email a few days prior to the meeting. The Zoom Room will open at 6:45 PM.  Don’t wait until the last minute to sign on\, you might be left out! URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/september-meeting-in-person-via-zoom-with-speaker-nancy-chen/ LOCATION:Asbury First Methodist Church\, 1050 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nancy-Chen.jpg GEO:43.15146893954345;-77.57659728969496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Asbury First Methodist Church 1050 East Avenue Rochester NY 14607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1050 East Avenue:geo:-77.57659728969496,43.15146893954345 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221109T023044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140601Z UID:10000595-1694860200-1694881800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Expect to see herons\, eagles and possibly falcons. There will be a number of stops during this mostly driving trip. \nRestrooms are available at the Visitor Center. \nMeet at 10:30 a.m. at the Montezuma Visitor Center. Pack a lunch. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeaders: Mike and Joann Tetlow 585-748-5838 and Dominic Sherony 585-298-4260 \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/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-2/ LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160924MontezumaFieldTripSandhillCraneA.jpg GEO:42.9669513;-76.7406929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Seneca Falls NY 13148 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge:geo:-76.7406929,42.9669513 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221109T003013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T140644Z UID:10000596-1695456000-1695470400@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Ganondagan State Historic Site DESCRIPTION:This trip has generated large species lists due to the many habitat types we will travel through. We will start from the parking lot to the longhouse and walk wide mown or packed dirt trails through the Meadowlark field and then head down through woods\, shrub land\, and wetland to an overlook in grassland. The round trip is 1.5 miles and includes some hills. After we reach the overlook\, those who wish can continue for another 2 miles on the narrower Seneca Trail through field and woods\, across County Route 41\, and along a wooded stream valley to the Bobolink field. \nRestroom facilities are available at the museum center at end of trip. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the main parking lot off County Road 41 Boughton Hill Road. The parking lot is situated below the new museum at 7000 County Road 41\, Victor\, NY 14564. (From Route 444 from Victor\, turn right onto Boughton Hill Road and go down the hill. The main parking lot will be on your right at the bottom of the hill.) \nLeaders: Amy Kahn 585-310-2330 and co-leader Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 \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/ganondagan-state-historic-site-5/ LOCATION:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, 1488 NY-444\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20160521BurgerPkBobolinkA.jpg GEO:42.961953;-77.412001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ganondagan State Historic Site 1488 NY-444 Victor NY 14564 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1488 NY-444:geo:-77.412001,42.961953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221109T003535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T235750Z UID:10000597-1695553200-1695574800@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We’ll look for migrant ducks and various passerines in this “get to know Iroquois in autumn” trip. This trip is a combination of driving and walking and includes a boardwalk\, forest trail\, and dirt road. Length about 3.5 miles total on mostly flat trails. \nPort-a-john available about midway through trip. \nMeet at 11:00 a.m. at the Brockport Wegmans’ parking lot (restroom). For those traveling from the west\, meet at the Upper Stafford Marsh Overlook near 5999 Albion Road\, Oakfield\, NY at 11:30 a.m. Bring a lunch and beverages as this trip can go into the afternoon. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeaders: Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 and co-leader Rosemary Reilly 585-748-0802 \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/iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-2/ LOCATION:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20170210MontezumaBAEA1a-1024x592-1.jpg GEO:43.1307605;-78.3728456 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge:geo:-78.3728456,43.1307605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20221109T004846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T235627Z UID:10000598-1696752000-1696768200@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:Hamlin Beach State Park DESCRIPTION:We’ll start off walking flat wooded and brushy areas of the park\, looking for thrushes\, sparrows\, and maybe a half-hardy warbler or two. After that\, we’ll stop by the lake watch to view ducks on the water and in flight\, learning about the lake watch process. The remainder of the trip will be a series of stops on our way back to Rochester. Possible stops include plowed fields\, Salmon Creek overlooks\, and East Spit\, all depending on the time and conditions. \nDress appropriately for cooler weather along the lake and wear comfortable footwear. \nRestroom facilities are available at Hamlin Beach State Park. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in Hamlin Beach State Park\, Parking Lot 1. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeader: Dominic Sherony 585-298-4260 and co-leader Rick Stevens 585-689-1882 \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/hamlin-beach-state-park-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20151005HamlinPk31PineSiskinA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091209 CREATED:20230403T214812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T214812Z UID:10000624-1697137200-1697144400@rochesterbirding.org SUMMARY:October Meeting in Person & via Zoom with Speaker Adriaan Dokter\, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 12 \nAdriaan Dokter\, Ph. D.\, Research associate\, Cornell Lab of Ornithology \nAdriaan Dokter studies the seasonal migrations of birds\, from the continental-scale movements of species to the fine-scale behavior of individuals flying through the atmosphere. He uses weather radar networks as well as individual tags to address questions in migration ecology\, including when and where birds migrate\, when and where birds die within the annual cycle\, and how shifting patterns in mortality and recruitment of young birds cause bird abundances to change. He also develops software tools for biologists using weather radar as a tool in their research. \nAdriaan Dokter is an ecologist with a background in physics. His research bridges the disciplines of ecology\, computer science\, physics\, and meteorology\, addressing questions about the effects of global change on the distribution and seasonal migration of birds. \nAfter receiving his Ph.D. at the Institute of Atomic and Molecular Physics in Amsterdam\, Dokter studied animal movement during postdoctoral appointments at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology\, the University of Amsterdam\, and the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. He has a continuing interest in understanding the role of individual decision making as a constituent of large-scale movement patterns\, which he explored in individual tracking studies on dark-bellied brent geese (Brant) and Eurasian Oystercatchers. \nLook for the Zoom link in your email a few days prior to the meeting. The Zoom Room will open at 6:45 PM.  Don’t wait until the last minute to sign on\, you might be left out! URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/october-meeting-in-person-via-zoom-with-speaker-adriaan-dokter-ph-d/ LOCATION:Asbury First Methodist Church\, 1050 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rochesterbirding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/AdriaanDokter4x3-1-1920x1440-1.jpg GEO:43.15146893954345;-77.57659728969496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Asbury First Methodist Church 1050 East Avenue Rochester NY 14607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1050 East Avenue:geo:-77.57659728969496,43.15146893954345 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR