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SUMMARY:Highland Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for spring migrants and lovely flora.  This walk would be gorgeous even without the birds\, but it does have birds in abundance!  Find out where people have spotted the rarities that do pop up in this urban treasure. \nMeet on Reservoir Avenue at the Conservatory at 8:00 a.m. Dress for the weather.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/highland-park-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, Reservoir Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T080000
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SUMMARY:High Acres Nature Area Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Over 130 bird species have been observed at HANA including\, more than 70 that nest in the diverse habitats found there. During this field trip we expect to see at least 40 species returning to nest or on their way to northern nesting grounds. Our approximately two mile walk will explore about 250 acres at HANA and include some wet spots requiring ankle-high waterproof shoes or boots. \nWe will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot on Perinton Parkway approximately 1/4 mile east of the Waste Management offices. The bridge just west of this parking lot has been closed\, so plan your route accordingly. Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/trails-at-high-acres-nature-area-perinton-ponds-area-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:High Acres Nature Area (HANA)\, 425 Perinton Parkway\, Fairport\, NY\, 14450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T190000
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SUMMARY:Owl Woods ("Pear Orchard") Woodcock Courtship Flight Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This will be an evening trip for woodcock courtship flight.  If you’ve never seen this spectacle\, prepare to be amazed:  birds call noisily from the ground in grassy fields before spiraling rapidly up high\, descending back down in a zigzagging noisy frenzy\, only to start the cycle anew.  An amazing sight! \nMeet in the parking lot on the right side of Manitou Beach Road just off the Lake Ontario State Parkway and across from the Owl Woods trail head at 7:00 p.m. The Owl Woods Trails may be wet and muddy in spots. Boots are STRONGLY recommended. Bring a flashlight or head lamps.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/owl-woods-pear-orchard-woodcock-courtship-flight-field-trip-3-2/
LOCATION:Owl Woods\, 349 Manitou Beach Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T210000
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CREATED:20190219T131410Z
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SUMMARY:April:  Luke DeGroote - "Clear and present danger: Bird-window collisions"
DESCRIPTION:Smack! That’s the sound of a bird hitting a window—and you’ve probably heard it often. \nCollisions with windows cause millions of bird fatalities every year. But now there’s new hope for birds thanks to scientists at Powdermill Nature Reserve. Listen to Luke DeGroote share his findings from testing bird’s perception of patterned glass in a flight tunnel to collision monitoring in downtown Pittsburgh.  Before the end\, you’ll learn how to make your own windows safer for birds. \nLuke DeGroote received his MSc. in Natural Resources from Ohio State and B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Since 2012\, DeGroote has overseen Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s avian research programs including the operation of Powdermill’s Avian Research Center (www.powdermillarc.org) where he studies songbird migration\, avian disease\, breeding phenology\, and avian perception of glass.  DeGroote aims to promote avian conservation through research\, partnerships\, and outreach.  DeGroote and his research have been featured on NPR\, the Atlantic\, Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet\, and Audubon Magazine.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/april-fred-stoss-climate-change-is-it-all-for-the-birds-or-what-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:20190324T073000
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CREATED:20181228T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T210409Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip:  Owl Woods & Hawk Watch Site
DESCRIPTION:We’ll look primarily for our smallest visiting owl\, the Northern Saw-whet\, which returns to this spot on a yearly basis. Long-eared Owl generally put in an appearance\, too\, although they’re quite shy and great at hiding. After the owl walk we’ll head to the Hawk Watch site to learn how to identify raptors on the wing. At this time of year\, we might witness spectacular flights of thousands of raptors! \nMeet in the Parking Lot on the right side of Manitou Beach Road across from the Owl Woods trail head at 7:30 a.m. The Owl Woods trails may be wet and muddy in spots. Boots are STRONGLY recommended – they’re almost mandatory! \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-birder-trip-owl-woods-hawk-watch-site-2-2/
LOCATION:Owl Woods\, 349 Manitou Beach Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T203000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews @ Sager Beer Works
DESCRIPTION:What do you do when the birding day is done?  You get together and talk about birding! \n\nJoin Rochester Birding Association members on Wednesday\, March 20th from 6:30-8:30 pm for Birds and Brews!  This is a casual evening for members to get together and share birding stories\, compare travel destinations\, and catch up all while having a pint of Rochester’s finest ale. \nLocation: Sager Beer Works: 46 Sager Drive\, Suite E
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-march2019/
LOCATION:Sager Beer Works\, 46 Sager Drive\, Suite E\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T160000
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CREATED:20190113T015652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T015652Z
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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Field Notes with the Careys
DESCRIPTION:The Careys live on the Ganargua Creek in Farmington\, and their backyard is a fantastic woodlot filled with wintering birds.  If the weather cooperates\, we’ll take a walk through the woods and do some banding of the local feeder birds.  We’ll also work on our birding skills by practicing on taking good field notes and making sketches to document our sightings. \nContact Andrea Patterson for address.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Home\, Call Andrea Patterson (Cell 585-490-5361) for the address\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T073000
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CREATED:20181228T210056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T210056Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Shore Marshes East Wildlife Management Area Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This extensive driving tour of the large natural area to our northeast always turns up some great birds!  We’ll look for unusual ducks\, late winter birds\, and interesting migrants like Fox Sparrow. \nBring a snack to munch on to keep your energy up\, and dress for the weather! \nMeet in Webster Plaza at the junction of Route 404 and Hard Road near Starbucks at 7:30 a.m. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lake-shore-marshes-east-wildlife-management-area-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Lakeshore Marshes East Wildlife Management Area\, Broadway Road\, North Wolcott\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T210000
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CREATED:20190118T011732Z
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SUMMARY:March:  Greg Lawrence - "Restoring Wetlands for Birds: An overview of ongoing wetland restoration projects in the Braddock Bay WMA and how they’ll impact bird communities"
DESCRIPTION:The Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA) includes a series of large barrier beach wetlands on the south shore of Lake Ontario\, just northwest of Rochester.  A combination of lake-level regulation\, introduction of invasive species\, increased development on adjacent land\, pollution\, and other factors led to degradation of these coastal wetlands over the last 100 years.  As part of an effort to de-list the Rochester Embayment as an Area of Concern\, state and federal agencies and their partners completed multiple wetland restoration projects in the Braddock Bay WMA.  Greg Lawrence\, research scientist in the Department of Environmental Science & Ecology at The College at Brockport\, will give an overview of the current and completed restoration projects in Braddock Bay WMA and how they aim to impact the bird communities in the coastal wetlands. \nGreg Lawrence is a research scientist in the Department of Environmental Science & Ecology at the College at Brockport.  He manages multiple wetland restoration and monitoring grants through various federal\, state\, and non-profit agencies focusing on Lake Ontario and eastern Lake Erie coastal wetlands.  His research interests include Great Lakes coastal wetland ecology\, restoration\, management\, and monitoring\, as well as bird population monitoring and conservation\, peatland ecology and restoration\, and grassland community ecology. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/february-andrea-patterson-whats-in-a-name-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/Halifax:20190309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190309T090000
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CREATED:20181228T205727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T205727Z
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SUMMARY:Hamlin Beach State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will gather at Braddock Bay Park and drive to Hamlin Beach State Park where we will be looking for migrating waterfowl as we work our way back east. We will stop at Owl Woods in search of migrating owls. We will end at the Braddock Bay Hawk Watch in hopes of spotting Rough-legged and Red-shouldered Hawks and Bald Eagles. \nDress warmly as the lakeshore can be cold this time of year.  Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Braddock Bay Park main parking lot off E. Manitou Road from the Ontario State Parkway.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/hamlin-beach-state-park-field-trip-7-2/
LOCATION:Hamlin Beach State Park\, 1 Camp Hill Road\, Hamlin\, NY\, 14464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T083000
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CREATED:20181228T205317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T205317Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip:  Charlotte\, Braddock Bay\, and Lakeshore Fields
DESCRIPTION:Warmer weather is on its way and with it\, bird activity picks up.  We’ll check water for ducks\, fields for inland birds\, and watch the skies for raptors as well. \nMeet at 8:30 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-birder-trip-charlotte-braddock-bay-and-lakeshore-fields-2-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park\, Charlotte Park\, 4800 Lake Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20190113T044627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T044627Z
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SUMMARY:February:  Charlie Cowling - "Early 20th Century Upstate New York Photographers Lead the Way in a New Method of ‘Collecting’ Birds in the Field"
DESCRIPTION:Featuring recently salvaged and digitized images from rare glass lantern slides\, Charlie Cowling\, archivist at SUNY Brockport\, will present images of New York birds taken by regional birders in the early 20th century. \nOur area was an important center in the development of modern birding and ornithology\, and the photographers that will be featured played a part in that history. Some\, like Arthur Allen of Cornell\, are remembered to this day. Others\, like Verdi Burtch of Penn Yan\, or Guy Bailey of Geneseo\, were prominent amateur naturalists and birders a century ago\, but are little remembered now. \nAny birder will enjoy both the images\, and hearing about the history of that era when birding transitioned from collecting skins with shotguns to using cameras and field glasses. \nCharlie Cowling is the college archivist at the SUNY College at Brockport. An archivist and librarian for many years\, he enjoys birding outside of work.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/february-andrea-patterson-whats-in-a-name-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:20190210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20190113T015305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T015305Z
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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Bird's Eye View of Raptors with the Fords
DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes when we’re observing raptors\, they are tiny specks a thousand feet overhead.  If we’re lucky\, we see them perched in a tree or on a light post.  This month\, we have the opportunity to see Braddock Bay Raptor Research’s educational raptors up close.   These ambassador birds are unable to be released into the wild due to past injuries\, but they do a fantastic job teaching eager audiences how awesome raptors are.  If the weather is fine\, we’ll take a short walk through Mendon Ponds Park after our close encounter of the raptor kind. \nContact Andrea Patterson for address.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Home\, Call Andrea Patterson (Cell 585-490-5361) for the address\, Rochester\, NY\, 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:20190210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190210T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181227T190526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T190526Z
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SUMMARY:NEW! Winter Waterfowl and Other Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at Irondequoit Bay Outlet at 8:30 a.m. to look for Long-tailed Ducks\, mergansers\, scaup and others that may be present. We will then drive over to Summerville and Charlotte to see what is in the river. If crossbills and redpolls are being seen\, we may stop at Durand Eastman Park on the way. Dress for the weather. Spotting scopes would be very helpful. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-irondequoit-bay-lakeshore-and-genesee-river-outlet-2-2/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190127T160000
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CREATED:20190113T014915Z
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SUMMARY:RBA Young Birder Event:  Ducks - Where is the White?
DESCRIPTION:Ducks are awesome\, and lucky for us\, they are abundant in Rochester even in the winter.  Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes team with mergansers\, scaup\, scoter\, Long-tailed Ducks\, Redheads\, Common Goldeneye\, and more even on the coldest days.  They are easy to watch because (except for the divers) they generally don’t move too quickly\, and they are pretty easy to identify once you know what to look for. \nWe’ll start this meeting at the home of the Kunz family\, who live on the shore of Lake Ontario.  We’ll learn how to identify swimming ducks by focusing on features like behavior\, head shape\, bill length\, and the all important “where is the white?”  If the weather cooperates\, we’ll be able to head over to the bay and practice our ID skills.  If the weather is crummy\, we’ll look for ducks and gulls from the window\, and we’ll play games and trivia.  We’ll also have a quick update on the summer birding camps that take place across the US and the scholarships available to help pay for them. \nContact Andrea Patterson for address.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/january-rba-young-birder-event-sunday-january-28-2018-2/
LOCATION:Private Home\, Call Andrea Patterson (Cell 585-490-5361) for the address\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181207T212750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T212750Z
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SUMMARY:Avon and Lima Rural Tour Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search the Nations Road area\, looking for Northern Shrike\, hawks\, Snow Bunting\, and other birds of the fields and farmland in winter.  We’ll be mostly driving\, with frequent stops. – Carpooling would be appreciated! \nMeet at Tops Plaza in Avon — on Routes 5 and 20\, two miles west of I-390 — at 3:00 p.m. \nExtra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/avon-and-lima-rural-tour-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T093000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181207T212429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T212429Z
UID:10000207-1547890200-1547890200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip:  Mendon Ponds Park Songbird Trail
DESCRIPTION:This trip will be a leisurely winter walk featuring some very close looks at our winter passerines!  Bring some sunflower seeds and your camera! \nMeet at the Visitor’s Center on Pond Road near Clover Street at 9:30 a.m. \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-birder-trip-mendon-ponds-park-songbird-trail-2/
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181207T212130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T212130Z
UID:10000206-1547370000-1547370000@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Lakeshore Plains West Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:A driving tour of the farm fields and open lands to the west of Rochester\, this trip will search for Snow Bunting\, Lapland Longspur\, Northern Shrike\, and hawks in the plains and country roads of western Monroe and Orleans counties.  If the weather cooperates\, we may venture as far as Golden Hill State Park for a look at the lake and a short walk.  Dress warmly in layers; bring a snack and a thermos filled with cocoa. We will drive along back-country roads for a few hours\, stopping where we see bird activity.  Barring the possible walk at Golden Hill\, this trip should be handicapped-accessible. \nMeet at Braddock Bay State Park parking lot opposite the pavilion on East Manitou Rd. in Greece at 9:00 a.m.  Extra FRS radios and scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lakeshore-plains-west-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Park\, 199 East Manitou Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Braddock Bay Park 199 East Manitou Road Greece NY 14612 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=199 East Manitou Road:geo:-77.717263,43.300935
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181205T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T155200Z
UID:10000203-1547316000-1547326800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Annual RBA Winter Dinner: Come Hungry!  Saturday\, January 12th - Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Come to our Annual Winter Dinner Party at Summerville Presbyterian Church\, 4845 St. Paul Blvd.\, Rochester\, NY 14617 at 6:00 PM. \nTo make a reservation\, contact Wanda Thistle or call 585-236-1834 to sign up. Wanda will need the following information: your name\, the number of people attending\, and the side dish you will be bringing. The main entrees this year are Roasted Turkey and Honey Basted Ham. We will be providing the place settings and cutlery. Cost is $5.00 per person. Note: The church requests that no alcoholic beverages be consumed on the premises. \nThere will be a White Albatross Table. If you bring something for the white albatross table\, be sure to price it\, and let us know if you want the sale price to go as a donation to RBA or back to you. \nThere will also be Evening Entertainment. If you plan to give a presentation\, please let us know and how long it will take. Artwork\, photos\, and slides are welcome. Please email Richard Ashworth\, who will be coordinating this segment\, or phone him at (585) 381-2189 if you will be showing slides. \nIf you can help with this event\, please contact Wanda Thistle 585-236-1834. Many hands make light work!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/annual-rba-winter-dinner-come-hungry-saturday-january-13th-register-now-2/
LOCATION:Summerville Presbyterian Church\, 4845 St. Paul Blvd\, Rochester\, 4845 St. Paul Blvd\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers,Winter Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181207T211758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T211758Z
UID:10000205-1546675200-1546675200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip:  Irondequoit Bay\, Lakeshore\, and Genesee River Outlet
DESCRIPTION:In open areas of water\, we’ll look for some of the spectacular waterfowl that visit each winter\, and with luck even see a few rarities!  The spots we visit feature good\, close looks with very little walking.  Dress warmly as we may be standing outside for some time.  Wear boots with good traction. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in one of the several convenient parking lots on the west side of the outlet at the north end of Irondequoit Bay (end of Culver Road). Bring your spotting scope if you have one\, or share ours in turns.   \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-birder-trip-irondequoit-bay-lakeshore-and-genesee-river-outlet-2/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Irondequoit Bay Outlet 5000 Culver Road Rochester NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5000 Culver Road:geo:-77.5371364,43.2345132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190101T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181207T211318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T211318Z
UID:10000204-1546329600-1546329600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park - Year List Jump-Start Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Get started on your 2019 list! \nWe’ll look for winter waterfowl at the Outlet then move to Durand Eastman Park where we will stroll Log Cabin Road and Zoo Road looking for finches\, waxwings\, and resident birds. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in one of the several convenient parking lots on the west side of the outlet at the north end of Irondequoit Bay (end of Culver Road) or at 8:45 a.m. at the Lake Shore Boulevard parking area between Log Cabin Road and Zoo Road (Parking Lot D) Dress warmly!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/durand-eastman-park-year-list-jump-start-field-trip-4-2/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Irondequoit Bay Outlet 5000 Culver Road Rochester NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5000 Culver Road:geo:-77.5371364,43.2345132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181203T163055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T163055Z
UID:10000200-1546063200-1546102800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Little Lakes Christmas Bird Count – Saturday\, December 29th\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 119th count nationwide and the 67th count for the area. The count date is Saturday\, December 29\, 2018. Birds seen during the count week of December 26 to January 1 may be called in to the leaders for inclusion in the tally. \nThe center of the 15 mile diameter circle is the outlet of Hemlock Lake\, at the north end of the lake. The circle includes all of Conesus\, Hemlock\, Canadice and Honeoye Lakes and a large area to the north. The dividing line between the lakes is the height of land between the lakes. It is important for the coverage in each of the 5 areas to be as consistent as possible\, year to year\, for meaningful evaluation of the count area. Your participation in this worthy endeavor would be greatly appreciated. New birders can be paired up with experienced birders. If you are interested\, contact one of the leaders. \nThe afternoon compiling meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the American Hotel\, located at the SE corner of Routes 5 & 20 in the village of Lima. As an expression of our appreciation for letting us meet at this location\, please order something from the menu. They are known for their tasty soups. \nPat Martin\, Compiler\nHome: 582-2761   Cell: 301-5485   emartin139@earthlink.net \nArea Leaders\nConesus Lake        Jim Kimball 243-0316 kimball@geneseo.edu\nHemlock Lake       Bill Howe 301-2646 whhowe60@gmail.com\nCanadice Lake       Phil Opdycke 385-6189 popdycke@rochester.rr.com\nHoneoye Lake       Bob Spahn 671-5690 rspahn@prodigy.net\nNorthern Area      Robert Buckert avbrro@hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/little-lakes-christmas-bird-count-saturday-december-23rd-2017-2/
CATEGORIES:Bird Surveys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181203T162236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T162236Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester Christmas Bird Count – Sunday\, December 16th\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the company of other birders! Participate in citizen science! \nJoin 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. If you cannot get out to bird in the field\, watch your feeder and phone results to the area leader. \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! \nThe tally will start about 7:30PM. We will be finished by 9:00 p.m. Come to the tally even if you don’t come to dinner.   Please reply to  Norma Platt at 585-260-5221 by December 13. \nBirds seen during the count week\, December 13 to 19\, 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 cell 730-2553 Long Pond Road to Dewey Avenue \nJay Greenberg littlegulleditor@gmail.com 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 Highland Park\, Genesee Valley Park\, Mt. Hope Cemetery \nAndrea Patterson &  Young Birders/Robert Buckert  Seneca Park \nRosemary Reilly Maplewood & Turning Point Parks\, Holy Sepulchere and Riverside Cemeteries \nJohn Boettcher  Area west of Rochester-Monroe County Airport \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/rochester-christmas-bird-count-sunday-december-17th-2017-2/
CATEGORIES:Bird Surveys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181110T183956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181110T183956Z
UID:10000202-1544727600-1544734800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:December Meeting: Tom Snyder - Nature\, zoos\, and conservation
DESCRIPTION:Snapshot of Tom Snyder and friend\, Mahandry Hugues Andrianirisoa. \nThe Seneca Park Zoo works in multiple countries. The Zoo supports more than 20 organizations over the last few years\, conserving wildlife and wild places of animals we represent.  In this talk\, Tom will take you through his path from a pet store employee to zookeeper 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\, technology\, governmental regulations\, the need for transparency\, program delivery\, and a dedicated staff to increase conservation impact while telling a compelling story. \nTom Snyder\, Seneca Park Zoo Society\n \nTom Snyder is currently the director of programming and conservation action for the Seneca Park Zoo Society.  His department is responsible for programming onsite and off\, and working on various zoo conservation projects.  He grew up in the Finger Lakes\, and has spent time in Central America\, Bahamas\, Africa and in various parts of the US working in zoos and conservation.  Initially a zookeeper\, the power of zoos as conservation organizations was a driving force in steering Tom to his current position. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/december-meeting-tom-snyder-nature-zoos-and-conservation/
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:20181209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20180214T050235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T050235Z
UID:10000191-1544364000-1544364000@rochesterbirding.org
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.  \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/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nations Road 2658-2682 Nations Rd Avon NY 14414 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2658-2682 Nations Rd:geo:-77.8132493,42.8663712
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20180214T045838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T045838Z
UID:10000190-1544256000-1544256000@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Conesus Lake Area Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for Tundra Swan\, Canvasback\, Redhead\, and other waterfowl.  \nMeet at Vitale Park on Route 20A in Lakeville at 8:00 a.m. The park is between Howard Hanna and the US Post Office on the south (lake side) of 20A. \nExtra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/conesus-lake-area-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Conesus Lake Area\, Vitale Park\, Big Tree Road\, NY\, 14480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conesus Lake Area Vitale Park Big Tree Road 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:20181202T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T070000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20180214T045703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T045703Z
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SUMMARY:Niagara River Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’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..  Bring beverages and lunch for this is an all day trip. \nThere is heightened security at the border:  participants must bring passports or enhanced licenses.  \nDress warmly and in layers. Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/niagara-river-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Niagara River\, Old Fort Niagara\, Youngstown\, NY\, 14174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20180214T045106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T045106Z
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SUMMARY:****CANCELLED****Afternoon Owl Trek Field Trip****CANCELLED*****
DESCRIPTION:***THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED**** \nBy the day after Thanksgiving\, wintering owls may have returned to the area while our resident owls remain close to their home turf. We’ll be looking for Eastern Screech-\, Great Horned\, Snowy and Short-eared Owl primarily in this trip that may involve driving between counties to get to where the owls are! \nMeet in the Ontario Beach Park (Charlotte) parking lot near the river at 12:00 noon where we can make carpool arrangements and begin our trek.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/afternoon-owl-trek-field-trip-3/
LOCATION:Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park\, Charlotte Park\, 4800 Lake Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20180214T044918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T044918Z
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SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Waxwings\, winter finches\, and lingering migrants are possible as well as Snowy Owl. 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/durand-eastman-park-field-trip-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214445
CREATED:20181009T000538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T000538Z
UID:10000199-1541703600-1541710800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:November:  Kevin McGowan - "Think Like a Bird: How to Understand Bird Behavior"
DESCRIPTION:Birds 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?” Understanding bird behavior can be tricky\, but Kevin will provide us with a framework to help comprehend and appreciate why birds do the things they do. Birds aren’t tiny little flying people\, and they don’t have the same needs and motivations that we do. But\, the way they accomplish their own goals can be amazing. Can you think like a bird? \nKevin J. McGowan Ph.D.\, Cornell Lab of Ornithology \nKevin is a professional ornithologist and avid birder. He is currently the project manager for Distance Learning in Bird Biology in the Education program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He is the author and instructor for the courses “Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology\,”  “Investigating Behavior: Courtship and Rivalry in Birds\,” “Think Like a Bird: Understanding Bird Behavior\,” and the Be a Better Birder series of courses and webinars on bird identification\, offered through the Lab’s Bird Academy website. \nKevin was the co-editor and primary author for the book\, The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State\, one of the creators of the Cornell Lab’s All About Birds website\, and the former curator of the bird and mammal collections at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates. \nKevin received his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of South Florida\, studying the social development of young Florida Scrub-Jays. He has studied the behavior and biology of the American Crow in central New York for 30 years. He has followed the life stories of more than 2\,500 individual crows\, some for over 19 years. \nKevin is a Fellow of the American Ornithological Society\, a former Secretary of the Ornithological Societies of North America\, a past president of the New York State Ornithological Association\, and a former member of New York State Avian Records Committee. \nKevin enjoys all aspects of birds (especially crows)\, from behavior to functional anatomy\, and from ecology to evolution.  He is interested in spreading the appreciation of birds to all possible audiences\, through all possible avenues. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/may-suan-hsi-yong-who-goes-there-birding-with-infrared-thermography-2-2/
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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