Barnhart’s Camp and Keeney Swamp Field Trip

Barnhart's Camp and Keeney Swamp 9045 State Route 408, Nunda, NY, United States

Travel throughout the diverse landscapes of Northern Allegany County, 20 minutes south of Letchworth State Park. Grassland, woodland, pond, and swampland species should be seen.

Conesus Inlet State WMA Field Trip

Vitale Park Vitale Park, Big Tree Rd, NY, United States

Explore this expansive wetland for Virginia Rail and Wood Duck families. We’ve seen eagles on a reliable basis, Red-headed Woodpecker, Cliff Swallow, and more.

RBA Shorebird Identification Workshop – Registration closed!

Lakeview Community Church 30 Long Pond Rd, Greece, NY, United States

The RBA Shorebird Workshop, led by Dominic Sherony, will cover all the shorebirds that can be found in the Rochester area and will focus on how to look at shorebirds. It is intended for beginner and intermediate birders who want to expand their knowledge of these amazing birds.

$49.00

Beginner Trip: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Seneca Falls, NY, United States

Learn more about the fall migration of shorebirds in this nearby birding treasure. We’ll visit key spots you’ll want to revisit again and again! Meet in the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot at 2:00 p.m.

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Seneca Falls, NY, United States

We’ll be looking for ducks and shorebirds in migration. Expect to see herons, eagles, and possibly falcons. Meet at Bushnell’s Basin Park & Ride, 10 a.m.

Durand Eastman Park Field Trip

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

We’ll be looking for thrushes and other migrants. Durand can be surprising this time of year. Just when you thought the birding was quieting down, you run into a pocket of birds here that boggle the mind.

September: Social Meet & Greet – Come ready to share!

The Baptist Temple/The Clover Center 1101 Clover Street, Rochester, NY, United States

Come to this informal member meeting ready to meet other birders, share birding stories, ask questions, listen to committee chairs report on their recent activities, and enjoy a hyper-local discussion about birds. Dominic Sherony will talk a bit about the current shorebird season. Refreshments provided. Committee Chairs, please come ready with committee reports.

Beginner Trip: Charlotte & Badgerow Park

Charlotte / Ontario Beach Park Charlotte Park, 4800 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

We’ll be looking for shorebirds, warblers, and other fall migrants in Greece and environs. Badgerow Park is a small area that offers good vantage points along pleasant trails, with the occasional surprise rarity.

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, Seneca Falls, NY, United States

We’ll be looking for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Bald Eagle and other migrants are likely.

September Speaker: J. Drew Lanham, Diversity in Conservation

COLA Auditorium located in the College of Liberal Arts, RIT COLA Auditorium located in the College of Liberal Arts , Rochester, United States

Dr. J. Drew Lanham, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Clemson University. Drew Lanham is a birder, hunter, writer, and profound thinker about man's relationship to nature. 

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