October: Kyle Horton – “Using Radar to Quantify and Forecast Migratory Patterns”

The Clover Center of the Arts and Spirituality/The Baptist Temple 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY, United States

The notion of hundreds of millions, if not billions, of migratory birds passing in and out of broad geographic areas is of considerable public and ecological interest – and of conservation concern. Capturing and quantify these large-scale movements has remained a principle challenge.

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, NY, United States

We’ll look for migrant ducks, owls, and various passerines in this “Get to Know Iroquois in Autumn” trip.

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 States

Why a wastewater treatment plant? Open water and a great location mean that this spot appears regularly on the fall birding mailing lists.

Durand Eastman Park Field Trip

Durand Eastman Park Lakeshore Boulevard, Rochester, NY, United States

Waxwings, winter finches, and lingering migrants are possible as well as Snowy Owl. We may visit Irondequoit Bay to look for waterfowl.

Niagara River Field Trip

Niagara River Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY, United States

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.

Conesus Lake Area Field Trip

Conesus Lake Area Vitale Park, Big Tree Road, NY, United States

We’ll be looking for Tundra Swan, Canvasback, Redhead, and other waterfowl.

Beginner Trip: Nations Road

Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd, Avon, NY, United States

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.

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 States

Tom 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
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