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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Christmas Bird Count - Seneca Park
DESCRIPTION:Participating in a Christmas Bird Count is an annual tradition for many birders\, and this will be the 116th CBC in Rochester.  In a Christmas Bird Count\, birders try to count as many birds as possible within a particular “count circle.”  Rochester’s circle is further subdivided into various sectors\, and different teams of people are assigned to count the birds in those sectors.  The Young Birders have our own sector – Seneca Park. \nEarly risers may start the day shortly before dawn as we try to lure in owls – screech are the most likely.  The real trip begins at 7:30 as we walk through the Seneca Park trails\, counting as we go.  We typically wrap up in two or three hours (depending on how cold it is)\, but folks are welcome to come and go when they please and stay as long as they are having fun. \nFor the really die-hard fans\, we may have opportunities to fill in with understaffed sectors later in the afternoon\, and everyone can join the final compilation in the evening to see how many birds were counted in the entire circle.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Seneca Park\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T060000
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SUMMARY:Rochester Christmas Bird Count – Sunday\, December 15th\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the company of other birders! Participate in citizen science! \nJoin us for the 120th Christmas Bird Count of the National Audubon Society and the 116th Rochester CBC. If you cannot bird in the field\, watch your feeder and phone results to the area leader. We’ll pair new observers with experienced birders. \nIn the evening of the count day\, we will gather at Newport Yacht Club (on Seneca Road in Irondequoit) at 6:00 p.m. for pizza (there will be a $5 charge to cover costs) and pot-luck followed by a species tally. Hot cocoa and cider will flow! The tally will start about 7:30 p.m. We will be finished by 9:00 p.m. Come to the tally even if you don’t come to dinner. \nPlease reply to Norma Platt at 585-260-5221 by Tuesday\, December 10. \nBirds seen during the count week\, December 12 to 18\, may be called in to the area leaders.  \nTo participate in the count\, call an area leader. Be sure to ask your leader for details. Rochester CBC areas and leaders are as follows: \nBob and Susan Spahn 671-5690 Braddock Bay to Long Pond Road \nGreg Lawrence  Long Pond Road to Dewey Avenue \nJay Greenberg Dewey Avenue to Charlotte Harbor \nDominic Sherony 223-7353 Summerville to Culver Road \nTom & Nancy Poeth 872-5344 Culver Road to Baker Road (Webster) \nShirley Shaw 385-3907 Parks and neighborhoods (Highland\, Genesee Valley\, Mt. Hope Cemetery)\, crow roost \nAndrea Patterson  Seneca Park \nRosemary Reilly Maplewood & Turning Point Parks\, Holy Sepulchre and Riverside Cemeteries \nJohn Boettcher  298-0404 West of airport/south of the canal/north of the river \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/rochester-christmas-bird-count-sunday-december-17th-2017-2-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Bird Surveys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T210000
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SUMMARY:December:  Daniel Baldassarre - "Linking Behavior and Biodiversity in Birds"
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Baldassarre is interested in evolutionary biology and biodiversity\, and especially loves studying birds. To study avian biodiversity\, he focuses on small populations of birds and looks for connections between unusual behaviors and broad-scale patterns. For example\, how does the promiscuous sexual behavior of subspecies of the Australian Red-backed Fairy-wren affect whether or not they will interbreed? Does the Galápagos Vampire Finch’s bizarre habit of drinking blood mean it is on a trajectory to become a new species? In the southwestern USA\, is the Phainopepla really two cryptic species that breed in different locations at different times of the year? Come to his Rochester Birding Association talk to find out!\n\n\nDaniel Baldassarre is an Assistant Professor of Zoology in the SUNY Oswego Department of Biological Sciences. He grew up in Tully\, NY\, got his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University\, went to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for my PhD\, and did postdoctoral research at the University of Miami and Princeton University. Daniel has been fortunate to study birds in Alaska\, Namibia\, New York\, Costa Rica\, Australia\, The Galápagos Islands\, and California. See Daniel’s website for more info about his research: www.danbaldassarre.weebly.com \n\n\n\nand follow him on Twitter: @evornithology \n\n\n\n.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/may-suan-hsi-yong-who-goes-there-birding-with-infrared-thermography-2-3-3/
LOCATION:The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T180000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Trip: Nations Road
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your skills on wintering hawks and Short-eared Owl.  Other wintering birds such as Horned Lark\, Snow Bunting\, and Lapland Longspur are often present. \nMeet at the Tops Plaza in Avon on Routes 5 and 20\, two miles west of I-390 at 2:00 p.m. Carpooling strongly advised. \nDress warmly. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful. \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\, and we will share our scopes. 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!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-trip-nations-road-4-2/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
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SUMMARY:Conesus Lake Area Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for Tundra Swans\, Canvasback\, Redhead and other waterfowl. \nMeet at Vitale Park on Route 20A in Lakeville at 8:00 a.m.  The park entrance is by the Lakeville post office on the south (lake side) of 20A and across the street from Smith’s Hardware. \nExtra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/conesus-lake-area-field-trip-5-2/
LOCATION:Conesus Lake Area\, Vitale Park\, Big Tree Road\, NY\, 14480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T110000
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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Christmas Bird Count for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Come help us count the birds that make their winter homes at Braddock Bay!\nFor 119 years\, adults have counted birds every winter as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count\, and now it’s time for kids to join the fun!  The Christmas Bird Count for Kids is a family-friendly bird-watching event that builds bird identification skills and contributes to scientific bird count data. \nThe adventure starts with a short indoor lesson to introduce the local birds and to practice using binoculars.  We’ll then head outdoors to count the birds! \nExperienced birders will lead small teams of kids (and their parents) on different routes through the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory and surrounding area (the Owl Woods\, Manitou Beach Preserve\, the West Spit\, and long the lakeshore)\, as we attempt to find as many birds and as many species as possible.  Each survey route will be 45-90 minutes\, depending on the weather\, and at the end all the teams will meet up to tally their birds and to compare their sightings. \nREGISTER NOW AT EVENTBRITE >>\nWho can come?\nWe welcome both beginning and advanced birders up to age 18\, but note that very young children may not be suited for this particular event. All children must be accompanied by an adult\, and registration is required. \nWhat to bring?\nPlease come prepared for the weather and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. Some additional binoculars and guides will be available for use at the event. We’ll have hot chocolate and light snacks on hand\, but help us save a tree by bringing your own mug! \nFussy details . . .\nWe’ll meet at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory\, located at 10 Braddocks Ave in Hilton. Take the Lake Ontario State Parkway to Manitou Beach Road\, and head towards the lake. Take a left on Braddocks Ave\, and follow it to a gravel driveway which leads to our parking lot. \nThis Christmas Bird Count for Kids is sponsored by the Rochester Birding Association and its Young Birders Program\, and by Braddock Bay Bird Observatory.  Thanks to all our volunteers for supporting this event! \nMore questions? Contact Andrea Patterson at andrea.j.patterson-at-gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Bird Observatory\, 10 Braddocks Avenue\, Hilton\, NY\, 14468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBA Young Birder Club":MAILTO:andrea.j.patterson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T160000
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SUMMARY:Niagara River Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  This trip has been cancelled due to predicted icy road conditions!  \nWe’ll be looking for special gulls and waterfowl. The Niagara River area is famous for the variety and number of gulls in winter.  Can you pick out the rarities?  This is a joint trip with the Buffalo Ornithological Society. \nMeet in Charlotte’s Ontario Beach parking lot at 7:00 a.m. or at Old Fort Niagara parking lot at 9:00 a.m. \nBring beverages and lunch for this is an all day trip.  We will be crossing into Canada. There is heightened security at the border. Participants MUST bring passports or Enhanced Driver’s licenses. \nDress warmly and in layers. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/niagara-river-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Niagara River\, Old Fort Niagara\, Youngstown\, NY\, 14174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T203000
DTSTAMP:20191113T160213Z
CREATED:20191113T160213Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews @ Knucklehead Craft Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rochester Birding Association for the last Birds & Brews of the year! We will be meeting at Knucklehead Craft Brewery this month. \nEnjoy the company of other birders for lively talk about birds\, travel\, food and more all while having some of Rochester’s finest beer. \n\n\n\nLocation: Knucklehead Craft Brewing – 426 Ridge Road\, Webster NY 14580
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-march2019-2/
LOCATION:Knucklehead Craft Brewing\, 426 Ridge Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T110000
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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Durand Eastman Park & Irondequoit Bay
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start by taking a walk through Durand Eastman Park.  We’ll likely see a mix of winter passerines like woodpeckers\, robins\, chickadees\, titmice\, Cedar Waxwings\, finches and cardinals\, but with a little luck they’ll be supplemented by something special.  Bohemian Waxwing\, Red Crossbill. White-winged Crossbill\, and Pine Grosbeak have all put appearances in the park in November! \nAfter we’ve worn out our walking legs\, we’ll take a quick drive to Irondequoit Bay Outlet where we should be able to get good looks at several species of waterfowl and gulls.  Long-tailed Ducks\, Bufflehead\, Common Goldeneye\, three mergansers\, and other ducks are sometimes joined by loons\, scaup\, scoters\, and grebes.  The platoons of Ring-billed Gulls are joined by Herring\, Bonaparte’s and Great Black-backed Gulls . . . and maybe even a gannet like the one the YB team saw in 2017.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Lakeshore Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T210000
DTSTAMP:20190925T111327Z
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SUMMARY:November:  Lucy Winters Durkin - "John James Audubon: Birds in Paint and Print"
DESCRIPTION:The images from John James Audubon’s Birds of America are familiar to most birders\, but a significant portion of Audubon’s work remains almost unknown – the written text that originally accompanied the illustrations.  In her profusely illustrated presentation\, Lucy Winters Durkin\, art historian\, lecturer and Audubon descendant\, will explore the closely observed and richly textured descriptions of the birds found in the Ornithological Biography\, reconnecting Audubon’s images and words. \nLucy Winters Durkin is a busy art historian and teacher here in the Rochester community.  She spends the greatest part of her time teaching art history in the Humanities Department at the Eastman School of Music\, where\, in her words\, she is responsible for inflicting culture on unsuspecting undergraduates.  She also teaches art history programs at the Memorial Art Gallery\, offered to the community through the Creative Workshop. \nLucy holds a B.A. from Smith College in European History and a Masters’ degree from the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art.  Her lecturing career has taken her from Tokyo to Cornell University with many stops in between.  She also authored and taught an on-line course\, “The Museum Goer’s Guide to Art” for Barnes & Noble.  In a different aspect of her career\, Lucy works with musical groups and individual performers in creating programs that combine music and visuals\, which have been performed in multiple venues around the country.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/may-suan-hsi-yong-who-goes-there-birding-with-infrared-thermography-2-3-2/
LOCATION:The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T110000
DTSTAMP:20190227T172208Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T172208Z
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SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Waxwings\, winter finches\, and lingering migrants are possible. We may visit Irondequoit Bay to look for waterfowl. \nMeet in the Lakeshore Blvd. parking lot between Zoo and Log Cabin Roads (Parking Lot D) at 8:00 a.m.  Please dress for the weather.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/durand-eastman-park-field-trip-10-3/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Lakeshore Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T130000
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SUMMARY:Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Why a wastewater treatment plant?  Open water and a great location mean that this spot appears regularly on the fall birding lists. We will drive on the banks of the ponds\, getting out wherever the birds are congregating. Discover the great opportunity this spot (and its helpful staff) offers. \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the end of Industrial Blvd\, which is off Pearl St. (Rte. 33) at the western edge of the city of Batavia. From the NYS Thruway I-90 at Batavia\, exit 48\, go south on Rt. 98 into the city of Batavia. At the second light (candy store)\, make a right turn onto Pearl St (or Genesee St)\, which is Rt. 33. Go west approximately 0.5 miles to Industrial Blvd. and make a left. Proceed south past the railroad tracks and straight up the hill and through the open gates to the entrance building of the treatment plant (first building on your left). Or\, from Rochester\, take I-490 W\, to Exit 2 (Rt. 33 west). Follow Rt. 33 west through Batavia; turn left onto Pearl St (Rt. 33)\, stay right at roundabout\, continue on Rt. 33\, 0.5 miles to Industrial Blvd\, turn left. \nWe will carpool from the Plant offices.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/batavia-wastewater-treatment-plant-field-trip-5-2/
LOCATION:Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant\, 9 Treadeasy Ave\, Batavia\, NY\, 14020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T110000
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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  LaSalles Landing & Lucien Morin Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start by searching LaSalles Landing Park and the south end of Irondequoit Bay for waterfowl\, gulls\, and possible lingering shorebirds.   Then we’ll cross Empire Boulevard and walk into Lucien Morin Park\, looking for kingfishers and ducks on the creek\, and woodpeckers and passerines in the woods.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:LaSalles Landing Park\, 1080 Empire Blvd.\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBA Young Birder Club":MAILTO:andrea.j.patterson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T120000
DTSTAMP:20190227T162904Z
CREATED:20190227T162904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T162904Z
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SUMMARY:Hamlin Beach State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start off walking 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 as we share scopes. Dress appropriately for cooler weather along the lake\, and wear comfortable footwear. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in Hamlin Beach State Park\, Parking Lot 1. Bring a snack or have lunch at Docksiders Pub & Oven on Manitou Beach Road and support a local business that lets us use his dock for viewing.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/hamlin-beach-state-park-field-trip-8-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T210000
DTSTAMP:20190529T202404Z
CREATED:20190529T202404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T202404Z
UID:10000278-1570734000-1570741200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:October:  Julie Hart - "NY Breeding Bird Atlas III: Engaging all birders from 2020-2024"
DESCRIPTION:It has been 20 years since the last breeding bird atlas in New York State and a lot has changed! The third atlas will take place from 2020-2024 and involve thousands of volunteers from across the state. This talk will cover the history of the atlas\, the importance of atlas data\, and how you can get involved. Learn how the third atlas will differ from previous atlases\, including how we will be using eBird for data entry. eBird will make it easier to track progress and allow anyone to enter data anywhere. Atlasing is a great excuse to explore new areas and provides an intimate look into the daily lives of birds. Whether you are a beginner or advanced birder\, this unique opportunity will strengthen your birdwatching skills while contributing valuable data to a large conservation-oriented project. \nJulie Hart is a native Vermonter who started birding while working as a bird conservation intern with National Audubon\, Audubon New York\, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. She traveled for several years doing field work around the globe before returning to VT to serve as the coordinator for Mountain Birdwatch with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies. She spent several years chasing Bicknell’s Thrush around the mountains of the Northeast and Hispaniola before moving to Wyoming to continue her education. She received her Master’s degree studying the impacts of climate change on Cassia Crossbill in southern Idaho. She is now settled in the Albany area where she is the Project Coordinator for the third Breeding Bird Atlas in NY under SUNY ESF\, New York Natural Heritage Program. In her travels she has participated in two bird atlases and considers atlasing her favorite type of birding.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/may-suan-hsi-yong-who-goes-there-birding-with-infrared-thermography-2-3/
LOCATION:The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T110000
DTSTAMP:20190227T162227Z
CREATED:20190227T162227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T162227Z
UID:10000268-1570348800-1570359600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for thrushes and other migrants. Durand can be surprising this time of year. This will be an easy two-hour walk along paved roads. \nMeet in the Lake Shore Blvd. parking lot between Zoo Road and Log Cabin Road (Parking Lot D) at 8:00 a.m. Dress for the weather.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/durand-eastman-park-field-trip-10-2/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Lakeshore Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T163000
DTSTAMP:20190227T161738Z
CREATED:20190227T161738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T161738Z
UID:10000267-1570273200-1570293000@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll look for migrant ducks\, owls\, and various passerines in this “get to know Iroquois in autumn” trip. \nMeet at the Brockport Park and Ride on Route 31 (west of Route 19 and Wegmans) at 11:00 a.m. \nFor those traveling from the west: meet at the Upper Stafford Marsh Overlook near 5999 Albion Rd\, Oakfield\, N.Y. at 11:30 a.m. \nBring a lunch and beverages as needed. \n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-9-2/
LOCATION:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190929T113000
DTSTAMP:20190227T161304Z
CREATED:20190227T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T161304Z
UID:10000266-1569745800-1569756600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Ganondagan State Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet in the main parking lot off County Road 41/Boughton Hill Road at 9:00 a.m. The lot is situated below the new museum at 7000 County Road 41\, Victor\, NY 14564. (From Rt. 444 from Victor\, turn right onto Boughton Hill Road and go down the hill. The main parking lot will be on your right.) \nFrom there we will carpool down Rt. 41 about 0.5 mi to a small parking area on the left. We will look for sparrows in the brush and other migrating birds near the parking area\, and then walk about two miles round trip on the mostly flat Seneca Trail beside fields and in the woods along a stream to the Bobolink field. \n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/ganondagan-state-historic-site-2-2/
LOCATION:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, 1488 NY-444\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T153000
DTSTAMP:20190227T160632Z
CREATED:20190227T160632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T160632Z
UID:10000265-1569063600-1569079800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds.  Meet at the Montezuma Visitors Center at 11:00 a.m. Pack a lunch. \nExtra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-12-2-3/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T110000
DTSTAMP:20190113T025443Z
CREATED:20190113T025443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T025443Z
UID:10000240-1569052800-1569063600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Highland Park
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been to the Lilac Festival\, then you’ve been to Highland Park.  Is it a little weird here to bird in September?  Maybe – but someone has to do it\, and this will be a nice relaxing trip after the craziness of the Muckrace the weekend before.  We’ll take a walk around the reservoir and through the pinetum\, and we may even head across the street to the Lily Pond and the Sunken Garden.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, Reservoir Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="RBA Young Birder Club":MAILTO:andrea.j.patterson@gmail.com
GEO:43.1318581;-77.6086903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Highland Park Reservoir Avenue Rochester NY 14620 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Reservoir Avenue:geo:-77.6086903,43.1318581
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T000000
DTSTAMP:20190204T233000Z
CREATED:20190204T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T233000Z
UID:10000263-1568419200-1568419200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Braddock Bay East Spit Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This trip was CANCELLED due to high Lake Ontario water levels.\n*** \nThe newly constructed barrier beach off what is known as the East Spit has become a major attraction for migrating shore birds.  In order to view them\, however\, we will need to get to the island by wading across a small channel that can be knee-deep water depending on the water level and wave action.  Wear boots or water shoes (not barefoot) and shorts or pants that roll up. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the north end of the Westpoint Marina parking lot.  Exit the Ontario State Parkway at E. Manitou Road\, pass the Braddock Bay Park entrance and turn left at the Westpoint Marina (105 E Manitou Rd\, Rochester\, NY 14612).  Drive SLOWLY through the marina to get to the parking lot at the end of the lane.  Park ONLY in a parking spot\, not in the turn-around!  Additional parking is available in the public area just before the marina. \nExtra spotting scopes would be helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-12-2-2/
LOCATION:Rush Riverside Refuge\, 6565 E. River Road\, Rush\, NY\, 14543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rush Riverside Refuge 6565 E. River Road Rush NY 14543 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6565 E. River Road:geo:-77.710672,43.012578
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T190000
DTSTAMP:20190114T014843Z
CREATED:20190114T014843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T014843Z
UID:10000246-1568401200-1568487600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Montezuma Muckrace - Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:This is it – the biggest bird race in upstate New York!  Organized by the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex\, the Muckrace is a 24-hour birding competition in which teams try to see as many species of birds as possible on the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.  In reality\, the Muckrace is a cleverly disguised fundraiser\, and the RBA Young Birders have participated for many years.  If you are interested\, be sure to let us know!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2-2/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T210000
DTSTAMP:20190529T201747Z
CREATED:20190529T201747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T201747Z
UID:10000277-1568314800-1568322000@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:September:  Randi and Nic Minetor - "Birding New England"
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Fall migration and colorful foliage\, local author/photographer team Randi and Nic Minetor will present insights on birding in New England. The Minetors will share their experiences traveling throughout the region identifying and documenting birding locations. Their efforts culminated in the recently published Birding New England\, A Field Guide to the Birds of Connecticut\, Rhode Island\, Massachusetts\, Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Vermont. Their many books and guides are available locally at the Bird House on Monroe Avenue\, Pittsford\, and Birding New England will be available for purchase after the presentation. \nRandi and Nic Minetor are the author/ photographer team behind more than 30 books and field guides\, including Backyard Birding: A Guide to Attracting and Identifying Birds\, The New England Bird Lover’s Garden\, and folding Quick Reference guides to the birds\, trees\, and wildflowers of New York City\, New York State\, and the Mid-Atlantic states. They also work together on books about America’s national parks\, historic cities\, and eight books on hiking throughout New York State. Randi is a journalist in the theatre technology and medicine/healthcare industries\, while Nic is the resident lighting designer for Eastman Opera Theatre\, Finger Lakes Opera\, and theater productions at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. They live in Rochester\, New York.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/september-janet-allen-creating-a-bird-friendly-yard-2/
LOCATION:The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple 1101 Clover Street Rochester NY 14610 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 Clover Street:geo:-77.5420765,43.1365413
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T140000
DTSTAMP:20190204T232249Z
CREATED:20190204T232249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T232249Z
UID:10000262-1567951200-1567951200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds.  Bald Eagle and other migrants are likely. \nMeet at the Montezuma Visitors Center at 2:00 p.m. \nExtra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-12-2/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T080000
DTSTAMP:20190204T231924Z
CREATED:20190204T231924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T231924Z
UID:10000261-1567843200-1567843200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Trip: Charlotte & Badgerow Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for shorebirds\, warblers\, and other fall migrants in Greece and environs.  We’ll look for gulls in many plumages and some shorebirds\, too at Charlotte Beach.  George W. Badgerow Park is a small area that offers good vantage points along pleasant trails\, with the occasional surprise rarity. \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. Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful.  \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\, and we will share our scopes. 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!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-trip-charlotte-badgerow-park-5-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park\, Charlotte Park\, 4800 Lake Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T103000
DTSTAMP:20190204T231658Z
CREATED:20190204T231658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T231658Z
UID:10000260-1566729000-1566729000@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for ducks and shorebirds in migration. Expect to see herons\, eagles and possibly falcons. \nMeet at the Montezuma Visitors Center at 10:30 a.m. \nExtra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-11-2/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T130000
DTSTAMP:20190204T231447Z
CREATED:20190204T231447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T231447Z
UID:10000259-1565528400-1565528400@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Beginner 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! \nMeet in the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot at 1:00 p.m.  The Park and Ride lot is off Route 96 just south of Exit number 27 from I-490. Alternatively\, meet up with the group at the first stop\, the Montezuma Visitors Center at 2 p.m. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful. \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\, and we will share our scopes. 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! 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-trip-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-5-2/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T073000
DTSTAMP:20190204T231148Z
CREATED:20190204T231148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T231148Z
UID:10000258-1564817400-1564817400@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Conesus Inlet State WMA Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Explore this expansive wetland for Virginia Rail and Wood Duck families.  We’ve seen eagles on a reliable basis\, Cliff Swallow and more. We will hope for Red-headed Woodpecker\, but they have not been seen recently. \nMeet at Vitale Park on Route 20 A in Lakeville at 7:30 a.m.  The park entrance is by the Lakeville post office on the south (lake side) of Rt. 20 A and across the street from Smith’s Hardware. There’s a possibility of a trip extension to the Geneseo Airport area. \nExtra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/conesus-inlet-state-wma-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Vitale Park\, Vitale Park\, Big Tree Rd\, NY\, 14480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000
DTSTAMP:20190113T023346Z
CREATED:20190113T023346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T023346Z
UID:10000239-1563004800-1563015600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Oatka Creek Park
DESCRIPTION:Woods and meadow provide great habitat for nesting species such as Indigo Bunting\, Eastern Towhee\, Blue-winged Warbler and Field Sparrow.  We’ll walk a trail that circulates through forest and field\, looking for breeding birds.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oatka Creek Park\, 9797 Union Street\, Scottsville\, NY\, 14546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=:
ORGANIZER;CN="RBA Young Birder Club":MAILTO:andrea.j.patterson@gmail.com
GEO:43.0061023;-77.7916336
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oatka Creek Park 9797 Union Street Scottsville NY 14546 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9797 Union Street:geo:-77.7916336,43.0061023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T073000
DTSTAMP:20190114T031218Z
CREATED:20190114T031218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T031218Z
UID:10000255-1561879800-1561879800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Barnhart's Camp and Keeney Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Travel 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\, Bluebirds\, Pied-billed Grebes\, and maybe a bittern or two should be seen. This trip generally goes all day so we can see as much as possible! \nMeet at Shop N’ Save in Nunda on Rt. 408 at 7:30 a.m. 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).
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/barnharts-camp-and-keeney-swamp-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Shop ‘n Save – Nunda\, 9045 State Route 408\, Nunda\, NY\, 14517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shop ‘n Save – Nunda 9045 State Route 408 Nunda NY 14517 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9045 State Route 408:geo:-77.93906,42.58938
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