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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T070000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T060000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T060000
DTSTAMP:20151230T193732Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160609T180000
DTSTAMP:20160416T011231Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T130000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T182044Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160529T070000
DTSTAMP:20151230T052142Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T070000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T080000
DTSTAMP:20151230T045607Z
CREATED:20151230T045607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T045607Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T073000
DTSTAMP:20151230T044517Z
CREATED:20151230T044517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T044517Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T070000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T073000
DTSTAMP:20151230T043745Z
CREATED:20151230T043745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151230T043745Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T210000
DTSTAMP:20160401T170335Z
CREATED:20160401T170335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T170335Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160512T083000
DTSTAMP:20151229T231339Z
CREATED:20151229T231339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T231339Z
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SUMMARY:Lucien Morin Park (formerly Ellison Wetlands) Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The park has trails through a mixture of habitats attractive to spring migrants. At the end of the trip we will look for the Bald Eagle nest on the Bay. \nWe will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Lucien Morin Parking lot off Empire Blvd in Penfield. The parking lot is on the south side  just east of the bridge over Irondequoit Creek at the south end of Irondequoit Bay. MacGregor’s Bar (1129 Empire) is just west of the parking lot.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lucien-morin-park-formerly-ellison-wetlands-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Lucien Morin Park\, 1135 Empire Boulevard\, Webster\, NY\, 14609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lucien Morin Park 1135 Empire Boulevard Webster NY 14609 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 Empire Boulevard:geo:-77.5047737,43.1882121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160508T073000
DTSTAMP:20151229T230458Z
CREATED:20151229T230458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T230458Z
UID:10000027-1462692600-1462692600@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Island Cottage Woods\, Firehouse\, and Lake Shore Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:West Side hotspots are highlighted in this multi-stop trip for migrants of various kinds: from warblers to snipe\, we’ll show you where to look for spring birds on the west side. Will the Bobolink be back? \nMeet at Island Cottage parking lot at Island Cottage Road and Edgemere Drive (Opposite Schaller’s) at 7:30 a.m. \nBoots are STRONGLY recommended.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/island-cottage-woods-firehouse-and-lake-shore-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Island Cottage Woods\, Island Cottage Road & Edgemere Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T070000
DTSTAMP:20151229T230101Z
CREATED:20151229T230101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T230101Z
UID:10000026-1462604400-1462604400@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Ontario Pathways Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:In a joint venture with the Eaton Birding Society\, we’ll look for warblers and other spring migrants along this level\, rails-to-trails pathway in Ontario County. This well-maintained trail is an established favorite for wildlife viewing and scenic views. \nWear comfortable walking shoes and bring some cash for a great brunch at the Blue Ribbon after we walk! At times\, the weather can be fickle\, but we’ve seen better warblers in the snow on this trip than many trips get on sunny days – please join us! \nMeet in the Bushnell’s Basin Park and Ride lot (off Hwy 96 just south of Exit #27 from I-490) at 7:00 a.m. Carpool arrangements may be made before we commute to the trail area parking.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/ontario-pathways-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Ontario Pathways\, 2011-2077 New York 96\, Clifton Springs\, NY\, 14432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T073000
DTSTAMP:20151229T225631Z
CREATED:20151229T225631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T225631Z
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SUMMARY:Thousand Acre Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Thousand Acre Swamp is a preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy. It has a bird checklist of 120 species. This easy 2.5 mile walk goes through a variety of habitats\, resulting in a variety of breeding bird species and migrants. The habitats include swampy woods\, drier woods\, a marshy area\, meadows\, and a pond. \nShortcuts are possible. The entrance and parking lot are on the west side of Jackson Road opposite Penfield Center Road in Penfield. Boots are recommended. \nMeet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. \nFor more information\, including photos and a checklist\, go to http://thegreenjay.com/New TAS Gallery/index.html.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/thousand-acre-swamp-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Thousand Acre Swamp\, Jackson Road and Penfield Center Road\, Penfield\, NY\, 14526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T080000
DTSTAMP:20151229T225240Z
CREATED:20151229T225240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T225240Z
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SUMMARY:Cobbs Hill Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:With 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 in masses to this urban oasis of tall stately trees. Pat Martin will demonstrate birding by ear as we stroll the quiet paths in search of Yellow-rumped Warbler\, Black-throated Blue and Black-throated Green Warbler\, Nashville\, Black-and-white\, and Hooded Warbler\, and\, if we are lucky\, the illusive Cerulean Warbler\, among others. We will likely hear the flute-like Wood Thrush and see Hermit Thrush searching the ground for food. Sparrows\, orioles\, and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager and a Barred Owl will make an appearance. Washington Grove is one of the best spring birding spots in the area. \nMeet at 8:00 AM in the grassy area between the road and the woods near the reservoir\, up the road from the entrance off Highland Avenue just east of Monroe.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/cobbs-hill-park-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Cobbs Hill Park\, Culver Road and Norris Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T070000
DTSTAMP:20151229T224936Z
CREATED:20151229T224936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T224936Z
UID:10000023-1462258800-1462258800@rochesterbirding.org
SUMMARY:Camp Beechwood and Olga Fleisher Wildlife Preserve Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This park on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Wayne County should attract warblers\, vireos\, thrushes\, and other migrants and also boasts a robust Bank Swallow colony. \nBring beverages\, snacks or lunch if you plan to attend the second part of this trip to the Olga Fleisher Preserve\, a bottomland forest and wetland (known locally as Huckleberry Swamp) with an excellent boardwalk and trail. \nMeet at Webster Park\, corner of Lake and Holt Roads at 7:00 a.m. or at Forman Park in Pultneyville at 7:30 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/camp-beechwood-and-olga-fleisher-wildlife-preserve-field-trip/
LOCATION:Beechwood State Park\, Campground\, Sodus\, NY\, 14551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T073000
DTSTAMP:20151229T224448Z
CREATED:20151229T224448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T224448Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Trip:  Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of identifying our most colorful migrants on this trip\, which will stop at several areas where these birds tend to congregate in spring. We’ll be looking for color patterns\, song\, and the distinctive behaviors that enhance identification skills with these fast-moving beauties: several trails may be very muddy\, so boots are strongly recommended! \nMeet at the parking lot behind Lakeview Community Church\, 30 Long Pond Rd. in Greece (near Edgemere Dr.) at 7:30 a.m. \nNote: This is a field trip for beginners. New birders should feel free to join these trips regardless of experience level: bring binoculars if you have them\, and we will share our scopes. The pace & focus of Beginner Trips may not be satisfying for experienced birders. Our Beginner Trips focus on teaching identification skills\, learning new habitats\, and answering questions. Experienced birders are welcome but may be pressed into service as educators!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-trip-lakeshore-warbler-hotspots-2/
LOCATION:Lakeshore Warbler Hotspots\, 30 Long Pond Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T080000
DTSTAMP:20151229T211314Z
CREATED:20151229T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T211314Z
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SUMMARY:Highland Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for spring migrants and lovely flora. This walk would be gorgeous even without the birds\, but it does have birds in abundance! Find out where people have spotted the rarities that do pop up in this urban treasure. \nMeet at the Conservatory on Reservoir Avenue at 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/highland-park-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, Reservoir Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T093000
DTSTAMP:20151229T201825Z
CREATED:20151229T201825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T201825Z
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SUMMARY:Braddock Bay Hawk Lookout Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for the spring hawk flight and migrating songbirds. This is a joint trip with the Buffalo Ornithological Society.  Work to identify distant raptors and meet some great new people\, too! \nMeet in Braddock Bay Park lot off East Manitou Road at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/braddock-bay-hawk-lookout-field-trip-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:20160424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T080000
DTSTAMP:20151229T201606Z
CREATED:20151229T201606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T201606Z
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SUMMARY:Four Mile Creek Preserve\, Webster\, NY Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This is our second field trip to this new preserve. We will look for early spring migrants along the hiking trails. The trails will most likely be muddy\, so appropriate footwear is recommended. \nWe will meet at 8:00 a.m. in the preserve parking lot at the southeast corner of Lake Road and Phillips Road in Webster.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/four-mile-creek-preserve-webster-ny-field-trip/
LOCATION:Four Mile Creek Preserve\, Phillips & Lake Road\, Webster\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T160000
DTSTAMP:20160410T222700Z
CREATED:20160410T222700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160410T222700Z
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SUMMARY:Bird of Prey Days and NEW! Birders' Gear & Optics Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Come celebrate Rochester’s Phenomenal Raptor Migration\n& Browse the Birders’ Gear & Optics Sales Event! \n(download flyer) \n  \nOn April 23-24\, Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBBR) is hosting their popular and family-friendly Bird of Prey Days at Braddock Bay Park. This year\, RBA has teamed up with BBBR to co-host a special Birders’ Gear and Optics “tent” where birders will be able to browse through the latest in birding gear and birding optics. \nRepresentatives from Eagle Optics\, Phone Skope\, and our local Bird House retail shop will be present. \nEagle Optics is highly regarded by birders as THE online place to shop for quality birding optics and The Bird House is our local retail shop that deals in Vortex\, Nikon\, and other brands as well as bird feeders\, field guides\, and more. Phone Skope sells adaptors that allow birders to use smartphones and spotting scopes to photograph birds at great distances. \nThis special event will provide a unique opportunity for birders to talk with optics representatives about how to choose quality binoculars and spotting scopes\, to look through models at every price point\, to browse the latest birding gear\, AND to learn how to “digi-scope” with your smartphone. \nBird of Prey Days is a celebration of raptor migration and is held during the peak of spring hawk migration. In addition to featured presentations by raptor experts (Luke Tiller\, Darryl McGrath\, Paul Anderson\, and more)\, there will be live owls\, falconry demos\, kid-friendly activities\, and world-class hawk migration if the winds are right. Stop by the hawkwatch to learn what raptors migrate through this area and see them in action. \nWe are proud that Young Birders of Rochester will also be featured! They will introduce the RBA Young Birders program and answer questions from other young kids about birding in Rochester. \nWe hope to see you there! Bring a friend\, attend an early morning owl prowl\, man the hawkwatch\, watch a presentation\, and browse through the latest in birding gear and optics. \nDetails below or download flyer. \nWHAT: BIRD OF PREY DAYS hosted by Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBBR) \nBIRDING GEAR & OPTICS EVENT co-hosted by BBBR and Rochester Birding Association \nWHEN: April 23-24\, 9 – 4 pm (owl prowls start earlier) \nWHERE: Braddock Bay Park on East Manitou Road in Greece \nFEE: $5/suggested per adult\, Kids are FREE! \nWEBSITE: http://www.bbrr.org/bird-of-prey-days/ \nEVENTS: (full schedule here) \nTOURS/WALKS—Saturday AND Sunday \n7:30 a.m.~ Early Morning Owl Prowl\n8:30 a.m.~ Song Bird Banding at\nBraddock Bay Bird Observatory\n9:30 a.m.~ Raptor Banding Station\n12:30 p.m.~ Raptor Banding Station \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/bird-of-prey-days-and-new-birders-gear-optics-event/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay Park\, 199 East Manitou Road\, Greece\, NY\, 14612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T080000
DTSTAMP:20151229T195344Z
CREATED:20151229T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151229T195344Z
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SUMMARY:Trails at High Acres (Perinton Ponds Area) Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Over 130 bird species have been observed at HANA including more than 70 that nest in the diverse habitats found there. During this field trip we expect to see at least 40 species returning to nest or on their way to northern nesting grounds.  Our approximately two mile walk will explore about 250 acres at HANA and include some wet spots requiring ankle high waterproof shoes or boots. \nWe will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot on Perinton Parkway approximately 1/4 mile east of the Waste Management offices. Extra spotting scopes would be very helpful.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/trails-at-high-acres-perinton-ponds-area-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:High Acres Nature Area (HANA)\, 425 Perinton Parkway\, Fairport\, NY\, 14450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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