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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Amy's Pond & Woodsmith -- Genesee Land Trust / RBA Joint Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED*** \nThis is a field trip to the private property of Janet Smith for spring migrants\, early nesters and waterfowl.  Two adjacent easements make up 187 acres that include two large ponds\, mature woodland\, and open fields all within 0.5 mile of Lake Ontario.  Past trips have yielded eagles\, bitterns\, herons\, many warblers\, Scarlet Tanagers\, etc.  We’ll walk along uneven trails\, so bring a walking stick if needed\, and prepare for a medium-long hike in an outstanding sanctuary open only by special arrangement — many thanks to Genesee Land Trust! \nMeet at 7:00 a.m. at Webster Park on the west corner of Holt and Lake Roads\, or at Amy’s Pond at 7:30 a.m.  To get to Amy’s Pond\, take Route 104 east to County Line Road.  Drive north until it ends at Lake Road.  Turn right and travel approximately one mile to 484 Lake Road\, Ontario\, NY and turn down the long gravel driveway (on the south side of Lake Road) until you reach the marked parking area.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/amys-pond-woodsmith-genesee-land-trust-conservation-easements-field-trip-3-2-3/
LOCATION:Amy’s Ponds  – Genesee Land Trust and Conservation Easements\, 484 Lake Road\, Ontario\, NY\, 14519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Beginner Birder Trip:  Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED*** \nThe shoreline of Lake Ontario is a haven for migrating warblers and other passerines.  We will stop at several areas where these birds tend to congregate in spring.  Learn the basics of identifying our most colorful migrants on this trip.  We’ll be looking for color patterns\, song\, and the distinctive behaviors to enhance identification skills with these fast-moving beauties.  Several trails may be very muddy.  Waterproof boots are STRONGLY recommended! \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. at the parking lot behind Lakeview Community Church\, 30 Long Pond Road in Greece (near Edgemere Drive.). \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-lakeshore-warbler-hotspots-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots\, 30 Long Pond Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Virtual Birds & Brews - May 7 @ 7:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Join the RBA for a virtual Birds & Brews! \nOn May 7th and May 21st\, join RBA members to chat about what is new in the birding world\, migrants coming in\, and the New York Breeding Bird Atlas! The event begins at 7. Stop in the chat room to join the fun! \nThe meeting can be accessed by the Zoom website or App\, watch your email for the link to join!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/virtual-birds-brews-may-7-700pm/
LOCATION:Virtual Venue\, NY
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T210805Z
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Cobbs Hill Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED*** \nWith spring in full swing\, come to one of Rochester’s best-kept birding secrets: Cobbs Hill Park’s Washington Grove.  Colorful warblers and other spring migrants arrive en masse at this urban oasis of tall stately trees.  Pat will demonstrate birding by ear as we search for Yellow-rumped\, Black-throated Blue\, and Black-throated Green\, Nashville\, Black-and-white and Hooded Warblers among others.  We will likely hear the flute-like Wood Thrush and see Hermit Thrushes searching the ground for food.  Sparrows\, orioles\, and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager will make an appearance.  Washington Grove is one of the best spring birding spots in the area. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. opposite the reservoir in the grassy area between the road and the woods; use the Highland Avenue entrance\, just east of Monroe Avenue.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/cobbs-hill-park-field-trip-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Cobbs Hill Park\, Culver Road and Norris Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Camp Beechwood and Olga Fleisher Wildlife Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED*** \nCamp Beechwood is on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Wayne County and should attract warblers\, vireos\, thrushes and other migrants.  It also boasts a robust Bank Swallow colony.  Bring beverages\, snacks or lunch if you plan to attend the second part of this trip to the Olga Fleisher Preserve (known locally as Huckleberry Swamp)\, a bottomland forest and wetland with an excellent boardwalk and trail. \nMeet at 7:00 a.m. at Webster Park\, corner of Lake and Holt Roads\, or at B. Forman Park\, 4507 Lake Road\, Pultneyville\, 14538 at 7:30 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/camp-beechwood-and-olga-fleisher-wildlife-preserve-field-trip-3-3/
LOCATION:Beechwood State Park\, Campground\, Sodus\, NY\, 14551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T110000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Four Mile Creek Preserve\, Webster\, NY Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED*** \nWe will meet at 8:00 a.m. in the preserve parking lot at the SE corner of Lake Road and Phillips Road in Webster.  We will look for spring migrants along the hiking trails. \nThe trails will most likely be muddy\, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/four-mile-creek-preserve-webster-ny-field-trip-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Four Mile Creek Preserve\, Phillips & Lake Road\, Webster\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED*** Taylor Marsh Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELLED*** \nTaylor Marsh is a preserve owned by the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and located in Ontario County north of Honeoye Lake.  It is best known for marsh birds\, including both American and Least Bittern and Virginia Rail.  However\, the star attraction is the 2-3 Sandhill Cranes that have been present in this area all year around for many years.  They are occasionally heard at Taylor\, although seldom seen.  Taylor also has brush-shrub and wooded upland habitat with a good variety of spring migrants and breeding birds.  An adjacent hay field is home to Bobolinks and meadowlarks.  It has a checklist of well over 100 species\, and we usually rack up 40-50 in just a couple of hours. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. at the Taylor Marsh parking area on the west side of Allen’s Hill Road just south of Nighan Hill Road.  From Rochester\, take I-390 south to the Avon exit.  Turn left onto Routes 5&20 and go east.  In the town of Lima\, turn right onto Route 15 A and follow it south.  Turn left onto Richmond Mills Road (Livingston County Road 41).  It becomes Ontario County Road 15.  Follow County Road 15 past County Road 37 and turn right at the next stop sign onto Allen’s Hill Road.  (There is no road sign at the intersection.)
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/taylor-marsh-field-trip-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Taylor Marsh\, Allens Hill Road & Nighan Hill Road\, Honeoye\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T123000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED***Braddock Bay Hawk Lookout Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nCurrently\, all field trips\, meetings\, and birds-and-brews through the end of April are cancelled\, and we anticipate canceling events in May and June as well. As the situation is dynamic\, we will continue to monitor conditions and make changes to our schedule as needed. Should the situation improve and Governor Cuomo lift restrictions on gathering sizes\, we may reinstate currently cancelled trips. Visiting the event posting on our website is the surest way to tell if an event has been cancelled. \nWhile we are not currently able to bird together during this difficult time\, we encourage everyone to keep birding on their own. To keep yourself and others safe\, we remind you to follow best practices for social distancing: \n\nStaying close to home minimizes your exposure\, as long drives require more stops at gas stations and communal restrooms.\nBird alone or with others from your household; do not go birding with friends.\nAvoid birding in highly trafficked areas. Instead of crowding into the Owl Woods or piling on the Hawkwatch Platform\, find somewhere less populated. Visit https://rochesterbird.wpengine.com/birding-hotspots-map/\nto find other spots to bird\nAvoid touching shared surfaces like railings and benches.\nStay six feet away from others\, even outdoors.\nDo not share scopes\, binoculars\, or field guides.\nCarry a small bottle of hand sanitizer or some alcohol wipes with you.\n\nEnjoy the fresh air and migrating birds as spring unfolds. The sooner we all do our part to not spread the virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy being together again. \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED***This trip is for the spring hawk flight and migrating songbirds.  This is a joint trip with the Buffalo Ornithological Society.  We will be working to identify distant raptors and meet some great new people\, too! \nMeet at 9:30 a.m. at the Braddock Bay Park main parking lot.  Use the East Manitou Road exit from the Ontario State Parkway.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/braddock-bay-hawk-lookout-field-trip-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Park\, 199 East Manitou Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T110000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED***Highland Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nCurrently\, all field trips\, meetings\, and birds-and-brews through the end of April are cancelled\, and we anticipate canceling events in May and June as well. As the situation is dynamic\, we will continue to monitor conditions and make changes to our schedule as needed. Should the situation improve and Governor Cuomo lift restrictions on gathering sizes\, we may reinstate currently cancelled trips. Visiting the event posting on our website is the surest way to tell if an event has been cancelled. \nWhile we are not currently able to bird together during this difficult time\, we encourage everyone to keep birding on their own. To keep yourself and others safe\, we remind you to follow best practices for social distancing: \n\nStaying close to home minimizes your exposure\, as long drives require more stops at gas stations and communal restrooms.\nBird alone or with others from your household; do not go birding with friends.\nAvoid birding in highly trafficked areas. Instead of crowding into the Owl Woods or piling on the Hawkwatch Platform\, find somewhere less populated. Visit https://rochesterbird.wpengine.com/birding-hotspots-map/\nto find other spots to bird\nAvoid touching shared surfaces like railings and benches.\nStay six feet away from others\, even outdoors.\nDo not share scopes\, binoculars\, or field guides.\nCarry a small bottle of hand sanitizer or some alcohol wipes with you.\n\nEnjoy the fresh air and migrating birds as spring unfolds. The sooner we all do our part to not spread the virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy being together again. \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED***We’ll be looking for spring migrants while enjoying 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 pop up in this urban treasure. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. on Reservoir Avenue at the Conservatory.  Dress for the weather.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/highland-park-field-trip-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, Reservoir Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T080000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED***High Acres Nature Area Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nCurrently\, all field trips\, meetings\, and birds-and-brews through the end of April are cancelled\, and we anticipate canceling events in May and June as well. As the situation is dynamic\, we will continue to monitor conditions and make changes to our schedule as needed. Should the situation improve and Governor Cuomo lift restrictions on gathering sizes\, we may reinstate currently cancelled trips. Visiting the event posting on our website is the surest way to tell if an event has been cancelled. \nWhile we are not currently able to bird together during this difficult time\, we encourage everyone to keep birding on their own. To keep yourself and others safe\, we remind you to follow best practices for social distancing: \n\nStaying close to home minimizes your exposure\, as long drives require more stops at gas stations and communal restrooms.\nBird alone or with others from your household; do not go birding with friends.\nAvoid birding in highly trafficked areas. Instead of crowding into the Owl Woods or piling on the Hawkwatch Platform\, find somewhere less populated. Visit https://rochesterbird.wpengine.com/birding-hotspots-map/\nto find other spots to bird\nAvoid touching shared surfaces like railings and benches.\nStay six feet away from others\, even outdoors.\nDo not share scopes\, binoculars\, or field guides.\nCarry a small bottle of hand sanitizer or some alcohol wipes with you.\n\nEnjoy the fresh air and migrating birds as spring unfolds. The sooner we all do our part to not spread the virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy being together again. \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED***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 2 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/trails-at-high-acres-nature-area-perinton-ponds-area-field-trip-2-2/
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:20200410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T210000
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED***Woodcock Courtship Flight at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nCurrently\, all field trips\, meetings\, and birds-and-brews through the end of April are cancelled\, and we anticipate canceling events in May and June as well. As the situation is dynamic\, we will continue to monitor conditions and make changes to our schedule as needed. Should the situation improve and Governor Cuomo lift restrictions on gathering sizes\, we may reinstate currently cancelled trips. Visiting the event posting on our website is the surest way to tell if an event has been cancelled. \nWhile we are not currently able to bird together during this difficult time\, we encourage everyone to keep birding on their own. To keep yourself and others safe\, we remind you to follow best practices for social distancing: \n\nStaying close to home minimizes your exposure\, as long drives require more stops at gas stations and communal restrooms.\nBird alone or with others from your household; do not go birding with friends.\nAvoid birding in highly trafficked areas. Instead of crowding into the Owl Woods or piling on the Hawkwatch Platform\, find somewhere less populated. Visit https://rochesterbird.wpengine.com/birding-hotspots-map/\nto find other spots to bird\nAvoid touching shared surfaces like railings and benches.\nStay six feet away from others\, even outdoors.\nDo not share scopes\, binoculars\, or field guides.\nCarry a small bottle of hand sanitizer or some alcohol wipes with you.\n\nEnjoy the fresh air and migrating birds as spring unfolds. The sooner we all do our part to not spread the virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy being together again. \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED***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! \nFollowing the Woodcock display\, owl banding is a possibility at the banding station. \nWe will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Braddock Bay Bird Observatory\, 10 Braddocks Avenue\, Hilton\, NY 14468.  Take the Manitou Beach Road exit from Ontario State Parkway.  Turn north and follow Manitou Beach Road until it forks.  Take the left fork to the small dirt road (there is a sign for BBBO).  The parking lot is at the end of the dirt road. \nFields may be wet and muddy in spots.  Boots are STRONGLY recommended.  Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/owl-woods-pear-orchard-woodcock-courtship-flight-field-trip-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Bird Observatory\, 10 Braddocks Avenue\, Hilton\, NY\, 14468\, United States
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SUMMARY:***CANCELLED***April Meeting:  Jean Iron - "The Nature of Arctic Birds "
DESCRIPTION:The RBA is committed to following NYS guidelines and directives regarding social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nCurrently\, all field trips\, meetings\, and birds-and-brews through the end of April are cancelled\, and we anticipate canceling events in May and June as well. As the situation is dynamic\, we will continue to monitor conditions and make changes to our schedule as needed. Should the situation improve and Governor Cuomo lift restrictions on gathering sizes\, we may reinstate currently cancelled trips. Visiting the event posting on our website is the surest way to tell if an event has been cancelled. \nWhile we are not currently able to bird together during this difficult time\, we encourage everyone to keep birding on their own. To keep yourself and others safe\, we remind you to follow best practices for social distancing: \n\nStaying close to home minimizes your exposure\, as long drives require more stops at gas stations and communal restrooms.\nBird alone or with others from your household; do not go birding with friends.\nAvoid birding in highly trafficked areas. Instead of crowding into the Owl Woods or piling on the Hawkwatch Platform\, find somewhere less populated. Visit https://rochesterbird.wpengine.com/birding-hotspots-map/\nto find other spots to bird\nAvoid touching shared surfaces like railings and benches.\nStay six feet away from others\, even outdoors.\nDo not share scopes\, binoculars\, or field guides.\nCarry a small bottle of hand sanitizer or some alcohol wipes with you.\n\nEnjoy the fresh air and migrating birds as spring unfolds. The sooner we all do our part to not spread the virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy being together again. \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED***Arctic birds have a special attraction for birders and are amongst our most sought-after species. In this presentation\, Jean will take us north to look at birds whose exceptional endurance and lifestyle are determined by the relentless forces of nature. Physical adaptations of arctic birds\, their colour schemes\, short breeding season\, populations\, and impressive migrations are characteristics that Jean will highlight in photos and videos. \nJean Iron is a well-known Ontario birder. She was president of the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) for nine years and editor of its newsletter for 14. In 2016\, she received the OFO Distinguished Ornithologist Award. \nJean has a special interest in the qualities and adaptations of arctic birds. As an expedition leader for Quest Nature Tours to Canada’s High Arctic\, Greenland\, Iceland\, and Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic\, she experienced arctic birds in their natural habitats. \nAnnually since 2002\, Jean went north to Hudson Bay and James Bay to survey shorebirds and geese for Canadian Wildlife Service and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. \nHere at home\, Jean loves gulls and the Niagara River\, where she co-led the OFO Niagara trip for 17 years and gave gull identification workshops and quizzes. \nIvory Gull
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/december-meeting-tom-snyder-nature-zoos-and-conservation-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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SUMMARY:CANCELLED ** Beginner Birder Trip:  Owl Woods & Hawk Watch Site
DESCRIPTION:March 17\, 2020 – Given the current directives and health concerns stemming from the Covid-19 virus\, RBA and the Field Trip Committee has decided to cancel the following field trips and events: \nSaturday\, March 21: Hawk Watch\nThursday\, March 26: Birds & Brews\nSaturday\, March 28: Owl Woods \nThe next Field Trip\, scheduled for Friday\, April 10 to see Woodcocks\, is 28 days away. We will assess whether to hold that trip\, as well as future trips\, as the time grows nearer.  Please be advised\, however\, that trips in the foreseeable future will be cancelled until further notice. \nIn the meantime\, please do go out on your own\, enjoy fresh air and migrating birds as Spring unfolds! The sooner we all do our part to not spread this virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy birding together again! \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED*** \nWe’ll look primarily for our smallest visiting owl\, the Northern Saw-whet\, which returns to this spot on a yearly basis.  Long-eared Owls 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 at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot on the right side of Manitou Beach Road across from the Owl Woods trail head.  The Owl Woods trails likely will be wet and muddy.  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-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Owl Woods\, 349 Manitou Beach Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED ** Birds and Brews @ Sager Beer Works
DESCRIPTION:March 17\, 2020 – Given the current directives and health concerns stemming from the Covid-19 virus\, RBA and the Field Trip Committee has decided to cancel the following field trips and events: \nSaturday\, March 21: Hawk Watch\nThursday\, March 26: Birds & Brews\nSaturday\, March 28: Owl Woods \nThe next Field Trip\, scheduled for Friday\, April 10 to see Woodcocks\, is 28 days away. We will assess whether to hold that trip\, as well as future trips\, as the time grows nearer.  Please be advised\, however\, that trips in the foreseeable future will be cancelled until further notice. \nIn the meantime\, please do go out on your own\, enjoy fresh air and migrating birds as Spring unfolds! The sooner we all do our part to not spread this virus\, the sooner we can all enjoy birding together again! \nStay well and safe\, \nLiz Magnanti\nPresident\, RBA \n***CANCELLED*** \nJoin the Rochester Birding Association for Birds & Brews this March! \nBids & Brews is a casual evening to share birding stories\, compare travel destinations\, and catch up all while trying some of Rochester’s finest brews. All are welcome! \nLocation:  Sager Beer Works –  46 Sager Drive\, Rochester\, NY 14607\nTime:  6:30pm – 9:00 pm \nBirds & Brews 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-march2019-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sager Beer Works\, 46 Sager Drive\, Suite E\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T120000
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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 Sparrows.  Bring a snack to munch on to keep your energy up\, and dress for the weather!  \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. in Webster Plaza at the junction of Route 404 and Hard Road near Starbucks. \nExtra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lake-shore-marshes-east-wildlife-management-area-field-trip-4-2-2/
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:20200312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T210000
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SUMMARY:March Meeting:  Christina Hoh\, NYSDEC Biologist\, Avon NY - "Monitoring New York’s Winter Raptors"
DESCRIPTION:Dear RBA members. \nOur meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Baptist Temple\, 1100 Clover Street\, Rochester\, will go on as planned. Your health and well-being are our concern. \nPlease consider the following: \nIf you are not feeling well\, please stay home. \nIf it has been less than 14 days since returning from a trip where the corona virus has been active\, please stay home. \nPlease avoid direct contact with other people–no hugs or handshakes. \nWe will space chairs with more distance between them. Members are welcome to move them closer together if comfortable. \nWhen you arrive\, please go the restroom and wash your hands thoroughly–20 seconds–before entering the fellowship hall. \nWe have a great program tonight with Christina Hoh speaking on winter raptor monitoring. We look forward to seeing you! \nLiz Magnanti\, President\, RBA \n\n\nUpstate New York is known for its harsh winters\, but a handful of raptor species specialize in cold and snowy weather and spend their winters right here in our communities. These charismatic raptors\, including Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls\, are under a wide range of threats\, and NYSDEC\, its partners\, and volunteers work together to monitor these nomadic birds across their winter range in New York. We will discuss these birds’ natural history\, current trends\, our surveys\, and what we’ve learned over the last few years. Christina will also introduce the new DEC raptor technicians\, who will discuss how you can take part in monitoring and our ongoing effort to conserve these fascinating species. \nChristina Hoh first came upstate to attend RIT\, where she earned a B.S. in Biology and was introduced to avian research through bird banding on campus and at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory. She then attended SUNY Brockport\, where she monitored Great Lakes coastal wetland birds and amphibians and studied migration physiology of White-throated Sparrows for her M.S. degree. She spent four years as a Wildlife Technician at NYSDEC\, where she monitored rare bird species and their habitat\, and now works as a DEC Habitat Biologist here in the Finger Lakes/Western New York region. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/december-meeting-tom-snyder-nature-zoos-and-conservation-2-2-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200216T143000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews @ Bill Gray's Seabreeze Taproom
DESCRIPTION:February’s Birds & Brews will take place after the Winter Waterfowl Tour on Sunday\, February 16th. \nMeet at 12 noon at at Bill Gray’s Tap Room.  All are welcome! \nLocation:  Bill Gray’s Tap Room –  4870 Culver Rd\, Rochester\, NY 14622\nTime:  12 Noon – 2:30pm \nBirds & Brews 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-march2019-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Bill Gray’s Seabreeze Tap Room\, 4870 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200216T120000
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SUMMARY:Winter Waterfowl and Other Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:We will 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. \nMeet at 8:30 a.m. in the large parking lot on the west side of Irondequoit Bay outlet. \nDress for the weather.  Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful.  \n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-irondequoit-bay-lakeshore-and-genesee-river-outlet-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070359
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191228T170459Z
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SUMMARY:February Meeting:  RBA Member Night Presentations
DESCRIPTION:We enjoyed some wonderful presentations at the Annual Dinner in early January. But since there’s never enough time to include everyone\, we continue with more presentations this month. Come see what else your fellow birders have been up to!\n\nDick Horsey: Selections from the ‘Last 30 Days’ gallery\nRobert Buckert:  Youth Birding Camps\nJeanne Verhulst: “Weird and Wonderful Birds”\n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/december-meeting-tom-snyder-nature-zoos-and-conservation-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:20200202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070359
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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 Buntings\, Lapland Longspurs\, Northern Shrikes\, 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 backcountry 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 9:00 a.m. at the Braddock Bay Park main parking lot.  Use the East Manitou Road exit from the Ontario State Parkway. \nExtra FRS radios and scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lakeshore-plains-west-field-trip-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Park\, 199 East Manitou Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T210000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews @ Mortalis Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rochester Birding Association for the first Birds and Brews of 2020! \nThe first event of the year will coincide with the Nations Rd birding trip on Saturday\, January 25th.  After the trip\, meet at Mortalis Brewing Company!  Members and non-members alike are welcome! \n\n\n\nLocation: Mortalis Brewing Company – 5660 Tec Dr\, Avon\, NY 14414\nTime:  6:15 – 9:00pm \nBirds & Brews 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-march2019-2-2/
LOCATION:Mortalis Brewing Company\, 5660 Tec Drive\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T180000
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SUMMARY:Avon and Lima Rural Tour Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll search the Nations Road area\, looking for Northern Shrikes\, hawks\, Snow Buntings\, and other birds of the fields and farmland in winter.  We’ll be mostly driving\, with frequent stops. \nCarpooling would be appreciated! \nMeet at 2:00 p.m. at Tops Plaza in Avon on Routes 5 and 20\, 2 miles west of I-390. \nExtra spotting scopes  would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/avon-and-lima-rural-tour-field-trip-2-2/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070359
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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!  This is a family-friendly field trip. \nMeet at 9:30 a.m.  at the visitor center on Pond Road near Clover Street. \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-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070359
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SUMMARY:Annual RBA Winter Dinner: Come Hungry!  Saturday\, January 11th - 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\, carvings\, 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-2-2/
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:20200111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T110000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip:  Irondequoit Bay\, Lakeshore\, and Genesee River Outlet
DESCRIPTION:In areas of open 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 2 to 3 hours (although you are free to leave at any time!).  Wear boots with good traction. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot on the west side of the Irondequoit Bay outlet bridge.  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-2-3/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070359
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T174627Z
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SUMMARY:Irondequoit Bay Outlet & Durand Eastman Park - Year List Jump-Start Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Get started on your annual 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 the large parking lot on the west side of the Irondequoit Bay outlet bridge.  Dress warmly!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/durand-eastman-park-year-list-jump-start-field-trip-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Irondequoit Bay Outlet\, 5000 Culver Road\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T170000
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SUMMARY:Little Lakes Christmas Bird Count – Saturday\, December 28th\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 120th count nationwide and the 68th count for the area. The count date is Saturday\, December 28\, 2019. Birds seen during the count week of December 25 to January 2 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 \nArea Leaders\nConesus Lake        Jim Kimball 243-0316\nHemlock Lake       Bill Howe 301-2646\nCanadice Lake       Phil Opdycke 385-6189\nHoneoye Lake       Bob Spahn 671-5690 \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/little-lakes-christmas-bird-count-saturday-december-23rd-2017-2-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Bird Surveys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T103000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="RBA Young Birder Club":MAILTO:andrea.j.patterson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070359
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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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