Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, NY, United StatesWe’ll look for migrant ducks, owls, and various passerines in this “Get to Know Iroquois in Autumn” trip.
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Hamlin Beach State Park Field Trip
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.
Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant Field Trip
Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant 9 Treadeasy Ave, Batavia, NY, United StatesWhy a wastewater treatment plant? Open water and a great location mean that this spot appears regularly on the fall birding mailing lists.
November: Kevin McGowan – “Think Like a Bird: How to Understand Bird Behavior”
The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesBirds are fascinating to watch, and not just because they are beautiful. Did you ever see a bird do something funny and ask yourself, “Now why did that bird do that?”
Durand Eastman Park Field Trip
Durand Eastman Park Lakeshore Boulevard, Rochester, NY, United StatesWaxwings, winter finches, and lingering migrants are possible as well as Snowy Owl. We may visit Irondequoit Bay to look for waterfowl.
****CANCELLED****Afternoon Owl Trek Field Trip****CANCELLED*****
Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park, 4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, United StatesTHIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Niagara River Field Trip
Niagara River Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY, United StatesLooking 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.
Conesus Lake Area Field Trip
Conesus Lake Area Vitale Park, Big Tree Road, NY, United StatesWe’ll be looking for Tundra Swan, Canvasback, Redhead, and other waterfowl.
Beginner Trip: Nations Road
Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United StatesSharpen your skills on wintering hawks and Short-eared Owl. Other wintering birds such as Horned Lark, Snow Bunting, and Lapland Longspur are often present.
December Meeting: Tom Snyder – Nature, zoos, and conservation
The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesTom Snyder will take you through his path to his current role as a zoo director. He will talk about a childhood of exploration, and about his early field days in the Bahamas through his most recent trip to Guatemala. He will give you a glimpse of what it is like to have to balance partnerships, and a dedicated staff to increase conservation impact while telling a compelling story.
Rochester Christmas Bird Count – Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Join us for the 119th Christmas Bird Count of the National Audubon Society and the 115th Rochester CBC. New observers will be paired with experienced birders. Lots of eyes make for a better count! Contact area leader for details.
$5.00
Little Lakes Christmas Bird Count – Saturday, December 29th, 2018
This year marks the 119th count nationwide and the 67th count for the area. The count date is Saturday, December 29, 2018.
