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SUMMARY:Hamlin Beach State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start off walking wooded and brushy areas of the park\, looking for thrushes\, sparrows\, and maybe a half-hardy warbler or two. After that\, we’ll stop by the Lake Watch to view ducks on the water and in flight\, learning about the Lake Watch process as we share scopes. Dress appropriately for cooler weather along the lake\, and wear comfortable footwear. \nMeet at 8:00 AM in Hamlin Beach State Park\, Parking Lot 1.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/hamlin-beach-state-park-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T110000
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SUMMARY:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll look for migrant ducks\, owls\, and various passerines in this “Get to Know Iroquois in Autumn” trip.  \nMeet at the Brockport Park-and-Ride on Route 31 (west of Wegmans/Route 19) at 11:00 a.m. Bring a snack for lunch and beverages as needed. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T190000
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SUMMARY:October Speaker: Kimberly Sucy on Birding Japan
DESCRIPTION:Kimberly Sucy is a the Rochester Birding Association’s Field Trip Chairperson\, and enjoys nothing more than an outing to find new birds or enjoy familiar sightings.   She’s only been birding since around 2003\, after being enlisted into a major birding competition and forced to learn everything she could about passerines in a few short weeks.  Since then\, she’s focused primarily on New York State birds\, but has made multiple trips to Japan to see as much as she can of this wonderful country and its fascinating birds.  In her non-birding life\, Kimberly works in IT at a local hospital system\, geocaches\, plays Pokemon Go\, and plans field trips. \nWith a diversity of climates and habitats\, a wonderful public transportation system\, and ample amenities nationwide\, Japan is an ideal country to visit for birders who enjoy seeing new species and interesting endemics without suffering through the heat and species overload of many tropical trips.  Kimberly’s talk will include photos and anecdotes from the harsh conditions of northern Hokkaido to the sweltering heat of Japan’s southernmost outposts in Okinawa.  Throughout the length of the country\, she has encountered amazing bird life\, curious mammals\, intriguing customs\, delectable food\, and most of all a warm and welcoming populace that makes this country a dream destination for American visitors.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/october-speaker-kimberly-sucy-on-birding-japan/
LOCATION:The Baptist Temple/The Clover Center\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160927T190000
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SUMMARY:September Speaker:  J. Drew Lanham\, Diversity in Conservation
DESCRIPTION:RBA is collaborating with the Seneca Park Zoo Society to host a special speaker on Tuesday\, September 27\, on the RIT Campus (COLA Auditorium in the College of Liberal Arts). \n*** \nDrew Lanham is a birder\, hunter\, writer\, and profound thinker about man’s relationship to nature. In his twenty years as Clemson University faculty he’s worked to understand how forest management impacts wildlife and how human beings think about nature. In his teaching\, research\, and outreach roles\, Drew seeks to translate conservation science to make it relevant to others in ways that are evocative and understandable.  As a Black American he’s intrigued with how culture and ethnic prisms can bend perceptions of nature and its care.  Drew is also a widely published author and award-nominated poet\, writing about his experiences as a birder\, hunter and wild\, wandering soul. RBA president Laura Kammermeier describes Drew’s writing like this: “he chisels out words like a blacksmith on metal.” \nDrew’s talk is sponsored by the Zoo. \nDrew’s first solo work\, The Home Place-A Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature\, was recently published.  By turns angry\, funny\, elegiac\, and heartbreaking\, The Home Place is a remarkable meditation on nature and belonging\, at once a deeply moving memoir and riveting exploration of the contradictions of black identity in the rural South—and in America today. \nDrew’s talk is titled:  “The Uncomfortable Elephant Bird of Color in the Room–Addressing the Coming Changes in Conservation.”  He discusses the future of conservation and the necessity to broaden the message beyond its current audience. \nPut this one on your calendar! \n\nTuesday\, September 27 at 7 pm\n RIT Campus – COLA Auditorium\, located in the College of Liberal Arts\nSponsored by Seneca Park Zoological Society and Rochester Institute of Technology. \n\n\nBooks available. Book signing to follow. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/september-speaker-j-drew-lanham/
LOCATION:COLA Auditorium located in the College of Liberal Arts\, RIT\, COLA Auditorium located in the College of Liberal Arts \, Rochester\, 14472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T100000
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SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. \nMeet in Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride at 10:00 a.m. Pack a lunch. The meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit 27 from I-490. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-7/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Young Birder Events (multiple dates April - Sept)
DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates! Multiple Dates\, below: \nApril 23\, Saturday at 2 PM: “The Young Birders of Rochester” at Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBRR) for Bird of Prey Days 2016. \nPresentations by Lynn Bergmeyer/Elijah Kruger\, co leaders of RBA Young Birders and young birders Robert Buckert/Nicholas Kachala. From 1-3 PM Sat. there will also be LIVE OWLS (Gary Zimmerman). Lots of other youth activities. Visit www.bbrr.org for details. \nMay 14\, Saturday: International Migratory Bird Day. \nMigratory bird capture/banding demonstrations and presentations. Other youth activities TBD. Sponsored by Braddock Bay Bird Observatory (BBBO). RSVP to Andrea Patterson with number of attendees to braddockbaybirdobservatory-at-gmail.com For additional details regarding youth activities as they become better defined go tohttps://braddockbaybirdobservatory.wordpress.com/ Also visit the new Young Birder Facebook connection at that site. \nJune 5th 8:30 AM: Letchworth SP RBA YBirders field trip lead by Naturalist\, Elijah Kruger. \nLetchworth is designated as an Important Bird Area\, in part because of the great diversity of breeding birds. The park hosts perhaps more species of nesting warbler each year than any other place on Earth! Highlights of this trip usually include Hooded\, Blackburnian and Black-throated Green Warblers\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, Blue-headed and Yellow-throated Vireos\, and Scarlet Tanager\, as well as chances to see rarities in our area such as Cerulean Warbler and Black Vulture. \nSept 16-17th Fri 6PM- Sat 6P. Montezuma MuckRace (Youth/Mentor Division). \nLed by Rochester local mentors. Our Young Birders group won this event last year. Help us defend our title! Contact Lynnbergmeyer@gmail.com for additional details on these activities and YBirder group expansion. \n  \nContact Lynnbergmeyer@gmail.com for additional details on these activities and YBirder group expansion. \nThe YBirder adult team: Lynn Bergmeyer\, Elijah Kruger\, Andrea Patterson
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/upcoming-young-birder-events/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160911T130000
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SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds.  Bald Eagle and other migrants are likely. \nMeet in Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride at 1:00 p.m. The meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit 27 from I-490. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-6/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T080000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Trip: Charlotte & Badgerow Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for shorebirds\, warblers\, and other fall migrants in Greece and environs. George W. Badgerow Park is a small area that offers good vantage points along pleasant trails\, with the occasional surprise rarity.  We’ll look for gulls in many plumages and some shorebirds\, too.  \nMeet at 8:00 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.\n \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-charlotte-badgerow-park-3/
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:20160908T190000
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SUMMARY:September: Social Meet & Greet - Come ready to share!
DESCRIPTION:Note there are TWO September Meetings – this one at the regular date and time\, and a special speaker event later in the month. Your attendance at both is strongly encouraged. \nAll members\, new and old\, are encouraged to come out to our September kick-off event: a social Meet & Greet! \nCome 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. \nWant to present something very short? Write President Laura Kammermeier ASAP at rochesterbirds2@gmail.com. \nThursday\, September 8th\, 7 pm- 9 pm\nThe Baptist Temple\n1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/september-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:The Baptist Temple/The Clover Center\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T080000
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SUMMARY:Durand Eastman Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMeet in the Lake Shore Blvd. parking lot between Zoo Road and Log Cabin Road (Parking Lot D) at 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/durand-eastman-park-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Lakeshore Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160821T100000
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SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for ducks and shorebirds in migration. Expect to see herons\, eagles\, and possibly falcons.  \nMeet at the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride at 10 a.m. Pack a lunch. The carpool meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit 27 from I-490.   \nExtra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160814T140000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Trip: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nMeet in the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot at 2:00 p.m. The meeting site is off Route 96 just south of Exit 27 from I-490. 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-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-3/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T130000
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SUMMARY:RBA Shorebird Identification Workshop -  Registration closed!
DESCRIPTION:Shorebirds migrate long distances and come through our regions in spring and fall.  They can be found on lake shores\, ponds and flooded fields annually.  They are usually very cooperative and can be viewed at close range.  But shorebird identification is a challenge for all birders because of their varied plumages\, sizes\, mixed flocks\, and timing of migration. \nThe 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. \nIncludes a 3-hour workshop on August 13 followed by an instructor-led field trip to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (date TBD\, carpooling recommended). \nRegistration required. Fee: $49. REGISTRATION CLOSED \nIndoor Classroom:  \nAugust 13\, 2016\n9 am to approximately 1 pm\nLakeview Community Church\n30 Long Pond Road\nGreece\, NY\n\nField Trips: Different species of shorebirds arrive to western NY in waves\, so each week has the potential to turn up new species. Attending all trips will allow you to gain more experience with most western NY shorebird species.\n\nPrivate Field Trip for classroom participants – Montezuma NWR\nLed by Dominic Sherony\nDate TBD\, but likely August 20th. \nPublic RBA Field Trips – Montezuma NWR\nLed by Dominic Sherony and Mike Tetlow\nDates: August 21 | September 11 | September 24 \n\nPREPARATION: Come prepared with your binoculars\, field guide\, pen\, notebook\, and a bag lunch. We will provide fruit\, snacks\, water\, coffee\, or tea. Restrooms are available. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: If you must cancel\, do us the favor of notifying us more than 48 hours before the event. We cannot refund any cancellations after that time.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/rba-shorebird-workshop/
LOCATION:Lakeview Community Church\, 30 Long Pond Rd\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160806T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160806T073000
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SUMMARY:Conesus Inlet State WMA Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet at Vitale Park on Route 20A in Lakeville at 7:30 a.m. The park is between Nothnagle’s and the US Post Office on the south (lake side) of 20A. There’s a possibility of a trip extension to the Geneseo Airport area. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/conesus-inlet-state-wma-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Vitale Park\, Vitale Park\, Big Tree Rd\, NY\, 14480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T063000
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SUMMARY:Barnhart's Camp and Keeney Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Travel throughout the diverse landscapes of Northern Allegany County\, 20 minutes south of Letchworth State Park. Grassland\, woodland\, pond\, and swampland species such as Prairie and Mourning Warbler\, bluebirds\, Pied-billed Grebe\, and maybe a bittern or two should be seen: this trip generally goes all day so we can see as much as possible! \nMeet at former Border’s Bookstore on Hylan Drive (across from Marketplace Mall) at 6:30 a.m. where possible car pool arrangements can be made\, or at ShurFine in Nunda on Rt. 408 at 7:30 a.m. \nLunch at Barnhart’s camp is a trip tradition. Bring a dish to pass – your choice but this is optional.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/barnharts-camp-and-keeney-swamp-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Barnhart’s Camp and Keeney Swamp\, 9045 State Route 408\, Nunda\, NY\, 14517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160619T080000
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SUMMARY:Trails at High Acres (Perinton Ponds Area) Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Our approximately two mile walk will explore about 250 acres at HANA and include some wet spots requiring ankle high waterproof shoes or boots. The MAPS station will be in operation at this point in the season\, and participants will have a chance to learn about the studies done on site. \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. Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/trails-at-high-acres-perinton-ponds-area-field-trip-3/
LOCATION:High Acres Nature Area (HANA)\, 425 Perinton Parkway\, Fairport\, NY\, 14450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T194152Z
CREATED:20151230T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T194152Z
UID:10000038-1466233200-1466233200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Nations Road Fields & Farms Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will look for nesting bluebirds\, Grasshopper and Vesper Sparrow\, as well as meadowlarks\, Bobolink\, and maybe even a Red-headed Woodpecker. \nMeet at Tops Plaza in Avon — Route 5 and 20\, two miles west of I-390 — at 7:00 a.m. Carpool if possible. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/nations-road-fields-farms-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Nations Road\, 2658-2682 Nations Rd\, Avon\, NY\, 14414\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T060000
DTSTAMP:20151230T182314Z
CREATED:20151230T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T182314Z
UID:10000036-1465711200-1465711200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Letchworth State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This trip frequently boasts more birds than any other trip: of course\, it gets an early start! We’ll look for birds not frequently seen on other trips\, such as Acadian Flycatcher and Barred Owl. We’ll do some vigorous walking\, if you’re able\, as well as some roadside birding. \nMeet at the west side (inside the park\, near the Rt. 36 entrance) Mt. Morris Dam Overlook parking lot at 6:00 a.m. Pack a lunch or snacks as the trip may last into mid-day. Extra spotting scopes and FRS radios would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/letchworth-state-park-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Letchworth State Park\, Mt. Morris Dam Overlook\, NY\, 14427\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T060000
DTSTAMP:20151230T193732Z
CREATED:20151230T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T193732Z
UID:10000037-1465624800-1465624800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Allegany County Breeding Birds Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll begin our day along Rt. 21 overlooking Almond Dam looking for Bald Eagle\, and possible shorebirds. We’ll bird in Christmas tree plantations in the town of Andover for nesting Magnolia\, Prairie\, and Yellow-rumped Warbler and possible Clay-colored Sparrow. We’ll check mature conifer plantations for Red-shouldered Hawk\, Golden-crowned Kinglet\, Blackburnian Warbler\, Winter Wren\, Mourning and Canada Warbler\, and Blue-headed Vireo. We’ll have a picnic lunch at Foster Lake where we often have Common Raven\, and we’ll check local ponds for nesting Hooded Merganser\, Green Heron\, White-throated Sparrow and more. \nBring a picnic lunch. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the former Border’s Books lot (Near Pizzeria Uno\, 1000 Hylan Dr.) on Hylan Drive off I-390. Others may want to join the group in Almond at the Wilson Farm gas/ convenience store on Rt. 21 at 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/allegany-county-breeding-birds-field-trip/
LOCATION:Allegany County\, New York\, 1000 Hylan Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
GEO:43.080673;-77.628138
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Allegany County New York 1000 Hylan Drive Rochester NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1000 Hylan Drive:geo:-77.628138,43.080673
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T180000
DTSTAMP:20160416T011231Z
CREATED:20160416T011231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T011231Z
UID:10000062-1465495200-1465495200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Annual RBA Picnic - Rain or Shine!
DESCRIPTION:To make reservations\, contact Wanda Thistle by phone (236-1834) or e-mail Wanda Thistle to reserve a spot.  Or\, you can also sign up at the April 21st meeting. \nPlease advise of the number of people coming\, whether or not you are also a member of Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (BANC)\, and the dish you will bring (appetizer\, salad\, or dessert). RBA will provide ice\, the grill\, and charcoal. \nEach member should bring your own meat to grill\, your dish to pass\, your place setting (dishes & silverware)\, and your beverage. Bring tongs or a spatula for use with the grill. \nPlease carpool if you can because parking is very limited\, and don’t forget to bring binoculars for viewing birds! \nThe picnic is always informal and fun. The BANC facility is located in an ideal location to see birds. If you haven’t been to the picnic then you haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy this lovely spot. \nLooking forward to see you there! \nDirections: From Route 96 turn onto Fishers Road\, go 1.3 miles. Right on to Railroad Mills Road\, go 0.2 miles. BANC parking is on the right.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/annual-rba-picnic-rain-or-shine-3/
LOCATION:Burroughs-Audubon Nature Club\, 301 Railroad Mills Road\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Picnic,Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Burroughs-Audubon Nature Club 301 Railroad Mills Road Pittsford NY 14534 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Railroad Mills Road:geo:-77.479871,43.029638
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T130000
DTSTAMP:20160501T134306Z
CREATED:20160501T134306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T134306Z
UID:10000064-1465115400-1465131600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Young Birder Field Trip: Letchworth State Park with Naturalist Elijah Kruger
DESCRIPTION:This trip is for Rochester Young Birders only \nLetchworth is designated as an Important Bird Area\, in part because of the great diversity of breeding birds. The park hosts perhaps more species of nesting warbler each year than any other place on Earth! Highlights of this trip usually include Hooded\, Blackburnian and Black-throated Green Warblers\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, Blue-headed and Yellow-throated Vireos\, and Scarlet Tanager\, as well as chances to see rarities in our area such as Cerulean Warbler and Black Vulture. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/field-trip-letchworth-state-park-with-naturalist-elijah-kruger/
LOCATION:Letchworth State Park\, Mt. Morris Dam Overlook\, NY\, 14427\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Birder Events
GEO:42.6337682;-78.0309542
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T073000
DTSTAMP:20160103T185224Z
CREATED:20160103T185224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160103T185224Z
UID:10000048-1465111800-1465111800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Bergen Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:A trip to this unique place is by special permit from the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society and will feature nesting birds. The mix of vegetation zones provides secluded nesting habitat for the usual western N.Y. species as well as those more characteristic of the Canadian zone such as Blue-headed Vireo\, Hermit Thrush\, Magnolia\, Blackburnian\, Black-and-white\, Canada\, and Nashville Warbler. \nThis is a walking trip of 2–5 miles on variably wet and slippery corduroy trails that must be followed closely for safety reasons and because of the fragile habitat. Sturdy boots (rather than sneakers) are STRONGLY recommended and hiking or ski poles may be useful.  Massasauga rattlesnakes are VERY rarely encountered. \nParking at the trail head is limited so we will meet in the parking lot of the 7-11 Gas Station at the junction of Routes 33 and 19 at 7:30 a.m. Drive about 20 miles west of Rochester on I-490 to exit 2. Turn right (west) on Route 33 and go about one mile to the junction with Route 19. Turn left into the parking lot.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/bergen-swamp-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Bergen Swamp\, Hessenthaller Road\, Bergen\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T182044Z
CREATED:20151230T182044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T182044Z
UID:10000035-1465023600-1465023600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Canadice Lake Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Down the east side of the lake for a variety of nesting passerines\, especially warblers and vireos. There will be a short walk at the south end of the lake but mostly we’ll drive-and-park along the shore. \nMeet at the Rush Town Hall parking lot on the south west corner of E. Henrietta (Rt. 15A) and Rt. 251 (Rush-Mendon Rd) at 7:00 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/canadice-lake-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Canadice Lake\, Canadice Lake\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Canadice Lake Canadice Lake NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Canadice Lake:geo:-77.5691064,42.7177833
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160529T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T052142Z
CREATED:20151230T052142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T052142Z
UID:10000034-1464505200-1464505200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will search for Prothonotary Warbler\, Yellow-throated Vireo\, Cerulean Warbler\, and other nesting birds at this local natural treasure. We’ll drive to various spots in the Refuge and take an easy walk along one of the very scenic trails. \nMeet at 7:00 a.m. at the Sweden Corner Plaza in Brockport at the junction of Routes 31 and 19. It is advisable to bring water and snacks or a picnic lunch since there may be no local resources and the trip may last into the afternoon.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge:geo:-78.3728456,43.1307605
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T051938Z
CREATED:20151230T051938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T051938Z
UID:10000033-1464418800-1464418800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Norway Road Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This unassuming trip usually racks up one of the longest bird lists of the year. From nesting Cerulean Warbler to Purple Martin along the lake\, this trip showcases roadside birding in spectacular fashion! No long walks\, no rough terrain\, and totally handicapped accessible. \nMeet in Ridgemont Plaza in front of Best Buy on Route 104 in Greece at 7:00 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/norway-road-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Norway Road\, Norway Road\, Murray\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
GEO:43.290516;-78.0163128
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norway Road Norway Road Murray NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Norway Road:geo:-78.0163128,43.290516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T080000
DTSTAMP:20151230T045607Z
CREATED:20151230T045607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T045607Z
UID:10000032-1463817600-1463817600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Manitou Beach Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Our inaugural trip to the lakeside treasure should rack up good numbers of warblers\, flycatchers\, and other spring arrivals.  Owned by the Genesee Land Trust\, Manitou Beach consists of 5 acres of field and hedgerow\, shrub and cattail wetlands extending into Braddock Bay.  Wear waterproof\, sturdy shoes and don’t forget the bug spray! \nMeet in the Owl Woods Parking Lot on Manitou Beach Road (Rte. 261) at the Lake Ontario State Parkway at 8:00 a.m. We will shuttle to the preserve as parking space is limited.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/manitou-beach-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Manitou Beach Preserve\, Manitou Beach Preserve\, Manitou Beach Rd\, Hilton\, NY\, 14468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Manitou Beach Preserve Manitou Beach Preserve Manitou Beach Rd Hilton NY 14468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Manitou Beach Preserve\, Manitou Beach Rd:geo:-77.7148038,43.3209976
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T073000
DTSTAMP:20151230T044517Z
CREATED:20151230T044517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T044517Z
UID:10000031-1463470200-1463470200@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Oatka Creek Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Woods and meadow provide great habitat for nesting species such as Indigo Bunting\, Eastern Towhee\, Blue-winged Warbler\, and Field Sparrow. \nMeet at the park entrance — intersection of Quaker Road and Union Street in Garbutt at 7:30 a.m. \nTake Route 383 (Scottsville–Mumford Road) west 1.5 to 2 miles from its intersection with Route 386 in Scottsville and turn south on Union Street for about 0.5 miles.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/oatka-creek-park-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Oatka Creek Park\, 9797 Union Street\, Scottsville\, NY\, 14546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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GEO:43.0061023;-77.7916336
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oatka Creek Park 9797 Union Street Scottsville NY 14546 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9797 Union Street:geo:-77.7916336,43.0061023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T044127Z
CREATED:20151230T044127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T044127Z
UID:10000030-1463295600-1463295600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Amy's Pond & Woodsmith -- Genesee Land Trust Conservation Easements Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 mi. of Lake Ontario. \nPast trips have yielded eagles\, bitterns\, Sora Rail\, many warblers\, Scarlet Tanager\, etc.\, etc.\, etc. We’ll walk along uneven trails\, so bring a walking stick if needed and prepare for a medium-long hike. These are excellent trails in an outstanding sanctuary open only by special arrangement\, many thanks to GLT! \nMeet at Webster Park on the West corner of Holt and Lake Roads at 7:00 a.m.\, or at Amy’s Pond at 7:30 a.m. \nTo 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\, N.Y. 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/
LOCATION:Amy’s Ponds  – Genesee Land Trust and Conservation Easements\, 590 Lake Road\, Ontario\, NY\, 14519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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GEO:43.270115;-77.352236
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Amy’s Ponds  – Genesee Land Trust and Conservation Easements 590 Lake Road Ontario NY 14519 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=590 Lake Road:geo:-77.352236,43.270115
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T073000
DTSTAMP:20151230T043745Z
CREATED:20151230T043745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T043745Z
UID:10000029-1463211000-1463211000@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Powder Mills Park & the Auburn Trail Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:On the east-side\, Powder Mills Park is a mature woodland park that can be productive for many species of late migrating or nesting warblers and other songbirds; Blue-winged Warbler\, Baltimore Oriole\, Rose-breasted Grosbeak\, and Scarlet Tanager have all nested there. \nThe trip will continue on to the Auburn Trail\, which recent reports suggest is still likely to offer a good mixture of warblers\, sparrows\, and other migrants and nesting birds even after reconstruction. \nMeet at the Powder Mills Park Fish Hatchery parking lot on Park Road at 7:30 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/powder-mills-park-the-auburn-trail-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Powder Mills Park\, 199 Park Road\, Pittsford\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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GEO:43.0478646;-77.4704365
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Powder Mills Park 199 Park Road Pittsford NY United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=199 Park Road:geo:-77.4704365,43.0478646
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T210000
DTSTAMP:20160401T170335Z
CREATED:20160401T170335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T170335Z
UID:10000058-1463079600-1463086800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:John W. Fitzpatrick\, Ph.D.:  Birds Can Save The World - Sponsored by The Bird House in Pittsford & RBA
DESCRIPTION:In this illustrated lecture\, Dr. John W. Fitzpatrick will emphasize the vital roles that birds continue to play in fostering conservation of worldwide biological diversity. Most important\, birds represent our most accessible and sensitive indicators of environmental health and ecological change. Today\, thanks especially to the Internet\, individual citizens have unprecedented opportunity to generate essential population trend data at continental scales. Applying advanced data-mining techniques together with high-speed parallel processing has produced a genuine revolution in how we visualize and comprehend species distributions. As a result\, humans have crossed an historic threshold and now\, literally\, serve as worldwide biosphere sensors. The question is\, do we also have the will to self-correct? Birds present us with numerous motivations to do so\, and an excellent barometer for measuring our successes and failures. Dr. Fitzpatrick will suggest that both the rarest and the commonest birds teach us much about human nature\, environmental protection\, and our opportunities for saving not just species\, but also the great natural systems on planet Earth. \nDr. Fitzpatrick is a native of St. Paul\, Minnesota\, graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1974\, and received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1978. Since 1995 he has been Director of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Previously (1988-1995)\, he was Executive Director of Archbold Biological Station\, a private ecological research foundation in central Florida. From 1978 to 1989 he was Curator of Birds and Chairman of the Department of Zoology at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union\, served as its President (2000-2002)\, and in 1985 received its highest research honor (Brewster Award) for his co-authored book Florida Scrub-Jay: Ecology and Demography of a Cooperative Breeding Bird. He has received numerous career awards for his work in science and conservation\, including The Nature Conservancy\, Linnaean Society of New York\, Environmental Advocates of New York\, and Audubon. \nFitzpatrick’s long-term research on the endangered Florida Scrub-Jay continues to the present\, and now spans 44 years. During the 1970s and ‘80s Fitzpatrick led numerous scientific expeditions to remote areas of South America\, especially the western Amazonian basin and the Andean foothills. Among his 150+ scientific articles and books\, he has published extensively on tropical American birds\, including original descriptions of 7 new bird species he discovered. He is co-author of the book Neotropical Birds: Ecology and Conservation\, and a principal author of the Handbook of Birds of the World\, volume 9. Fitzpatrick has been engaged in applying science to real‑world conservation issues throughout his career. In central Florida\, he helped design and implement a major network of ecological preserves and a new National Wildlife Refuge by engaging scientists\, public agencies\, non‑governmental organizations\, and private industry in the process. \nSince 1995 Fitzpatrick has helped grow the Cornell Lab into a global leader in bird study and biodiversity conservation\, and pioneered the development of Internet-based “citizen science” as a revolutionary tool for continent-scale bird monitoring. First author on the controversial 2005 announcement of rediscovery of an Ivory-billed Woodpecker in Arkansas\, he led search efforts to locate breeding pairs of this iconic bird of the southeastern North American swamp forests. He has served on national governing boards of The Nature Conservancy and the National Audubon Society\, on numerous professional and conservation panels\, and on three Endangered Species Recovery Teams. \nFitz has been a bird‑watcher since kindergarten\, and enjoys hiking\, watercolor painting\, fly-fishing\, golf\, and snow shoveling. He lives with his wife\, Molly (jewelry designer)\, on a beautiful hillside near Ithaca\, NY. John and Molly have a daughter\, Sarah (Cornell ’08\, PhD Colorado State\, ‘15)\, and a son\, Dylan (Middlebury ’11\, M.S. Carnegie Mellon\, ‘14).
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/john-w-fitzpatrick-ph-d-birds-can-save-the-world/
LOCATION:The Baptist Temple/The Clover Center\, 1101 Clover Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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GEO:43.1365413;-77.5420765
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Baptist Temple/The Clover Center 1101 Clover Street Rochester NY 14610 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 Clover Street:geo:-77.5420765,43.1365413
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