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SUMMARY:March Meeting via Zoom!:  Matt Young - "From Finches to FiRN (the Finch Research Network)"
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will only be conducted via Zoom. A URL link to the meeting will be emailed out before the meeting. To participate\, you will need a laptop\, desk top computer\, cell phone or iPad or other device with an internet connection. You do not need to have a Zoom account\, the URL link will allow you to enter the “meeting” and hear and see the speaker and the presentation.  \nThe Zoom meeting link is below. The “meeting” room will be open 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting to allow folks to chat with one another.  Join via webcam or call in to the phone number below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86067311160 \nDial by your location\n+1 (646) 558-8656 US (New York) \nMeeting ID: 858 3935 2485 \nAt 7 pm the meeting will begin and everyone but the presenters will be muted. There will be time for Q&A after the talk. You will have a better viewing experience if you use “enter Full Screen” mode. If you are new to Zoom\, please visit Zoom Help Center: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697 for more information. \nMany area birders have been fortunate and delighted to observe Common Redpolls\, as well as a sprinkling of other winter finches this season; colorful visitors from the North. Want to learn more about them? Join us on Zoom Thursday\, March 11\, 2021 at 7 pm to hear:  “From Redpolls to Evening Grosbeaks to the distribution and ecology of different Red Crossbill flight calls.” Matthew Young\, President and Founder of the Finch Research Network\, will talk about these interesting and beautiful winter finches and what led to the formation of the Finch Research Network (FiRN). \nMatthew A. Young\, M.S \nMatt has been observing and enjoying nature since a very young age. He’s lived in Central New York the past 23 years and it was during this time when he really started studying everything from birds to orchids\, and bogs and fens. Matt received his B.S. in Water Resources with a minor in Meteorology from SUNY-Oneonta and his M.S. in Ornithology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry/Syracuse University in 2003. Matt did his masters research on avian diversity in restored wetlands of central New York at the Great Swamp Conservancy. He was a Regional Editor of the Kingbird for 10 years\, the state ornithological journal in New York\, was an Adjunct Professor in Environmental Studies at SUNY-Cortland\, and currently teaches an Intro to Birding class for Cornell University and is the Board Chair at The Wetland Trust. \nHe worked at the Cornell Lab across 15+ years where he did extensive fieldwork for the Lab’s Cerulean and Golden-winged Warblers atlas projects\, and was project lead on the Lab’s first Finch Irruptive Bird Survey for Bird Source in 1999. He was the Collections Management Leader/Audio Engineer at the Macaulay Library ~12 years where he edited sounds for several Merlin packs around the world in addition to being the lead audio engineer on guides: Songs of the Warblers of North America (Borror/Gunn)\, Audubon Society’s Voices of Hawaii’s Birds\, and the Cornell Lab’s Guides to Bird Sounds\, the North America Master and Essential Sets. He’s been a tour guide leader for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours\, written finch species accounts for breeding bird atlases and Birds of the World\, has published several papers about the Red Crossbill vocal complex\, and is the President and Founder of the Finch Research Network (FiRN).  E-mail: may6@cornell.edu or info@finchnetwork.org \n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/december-meeting-tom-snyder-nature-zoos-and-conservation-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Lake Shore Marshes East Wildlife Management Area Field Trip - Registration Opens March 6\, 2021
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. One portion of the trip is walking on a wide\, flat trail.  Bring a snack to munch on to keep your energy up\, and dress for the weather!  Restrooms available at Sodus Point Park. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. in Webster Plaza at the junction of Route 404 and Hard Road near Starbucks.  Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nCOVID-19 Policies and Procedures \nDue to the novel coronavirus pandemic\, the Rochester Birding Association is instituting the following procedures for all field trips. By registering for this field trip\, you acknowledge that you have read and will abide by these policies. \nRegistration Policies: \n\nAdvance registration through Eventbrite is required in order to attend the trip. NYS guidelines for the allowable number of attendees at an outdoor gathering change frequently.  Exact capacity limits will be determined on a trip by trip basis\, and they may be subject to change.\nIndividuals who did not pre-register will not be allowed to attend the field trip.\nShould you decide not to attend the trip\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation to make room for others. Canceling is easily done through the Eventbrite website; see your confirmation email for details.\n\nHealth Screening Considerations: \n\nFull contact information is required at registration\, in case contact tracing is requested.\nNo one who has a temperature of 100.4F or greater (without having taken any fever-reducing medications) should attend.\nNo one who has any COVID-19 symptoms (fever\, cough\, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing\, chills\, muscle pain\, sore throat\, or loss of taste or smell) should attend.\nNo one who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or who has been instructed to self-isolate or quarantine should attend.\nNo one who has been in close (within 6 feet) or proximate (same closed environment\, but greater than 6 feet) contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has had symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days\, should attend.\nNo one who has traveled or who lives with someone who has traveled to a country or state on the New York coronavirus travel advisory list in the last 14 days should attend.\nParticipants who test positive for the coronavirus within 14 days after attending a field trip are encouraged to contact the RBA.\n\nSocial Distancing and Safety Best Practices \n\nParticipants will be required to stay 6 feet apart at all times and wear a mask whenever they are outside of their car.\nParticipants that reside in the same household may share binoculars or scopes\, but we regret that otherwise optics cannot be shared. We realize this may be frustrating for those who do not have their own spotting scopes. To the extent possible\, we will choose birding locations that do not require advanced optics.\nParticipants are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with them in case of accidental contact.\n\nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lake-shore-marshes-east-wildlife-management-area-field-trip-4-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lakeshore Marshes East Wildlife Management Area\, Broadway Road\, North Wolcott\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip:  Owl Woods & Hawk Watch Site - Registration Opens March 20\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:We’ll look primarily for our smallest visiting owl\, the Northern Saw-whet\, which returns to this spot on a yearly basis.  Long-eared 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! \nThe Owl Woods trails are flat and likely will be wet and muddy. Boots are STRONGLY recommended – they’re almost mandatory! No restrooms available. Bring binoculars and\, if you have them\, spotting scopes.  \nMeet at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot on the right side of Manitou Beach Road across from the Owl Woods trail head \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. 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! \nCOVID-19 Policies and Procedures \nDue to the novel coronavirus pandemic\, the Rochester Birding Association is instituting the following procedures for all field trips. By registering for this field trip\, you acknowledge that you have read and will abide by these policies. \nRegistration Policies: \n\nAdvance registration through Eventbrite is required in order to attend the trip. NYS guidelines for the allowable number of attendees at an outdoor gathering change frequently.  Exact capacity limits will be determined on a trip by trip basis\, and they may be subject to change.\nIndividuals who did not pre-register will not be allowed to attend the field trip.\nShould you decide not to attend the trip\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation to make room for others. Canceling is easily done through the Eventbrite website; see your confirmation email for details.\n\nHealth Screening Considerations: \n\nFull contact information is required at registration\, in case contact tracing is requested.\nNo one who has a temperature of 100.4F or greater (without having taken any fever-reducing medications) should attend.\nNo one who has any COVID-19 symptoms (fever\, cough\, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing\, chills\, muscle pain\, sore throat\, or loss of taste or smell) should attend.\nNo one who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or who has been instructed to self-isolate or quarantine should attend.\nNo one who has been in close (within 6 feet) or proximate (same closed environment\, but greater than 6 feet) contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has had symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days\, should attend.\nNo one who has traveled or who lives with someone who has traveled to a country or state on the New York coronavirus travel advisory list in the last 14 days should attend.\nParticipants who test positive for the coronavirus within 14 days after attending a field trip are encouraged to contact the RBA.\n\nSocial Distancing and Safety Best Practices \n\nParticipants will be required to stay 6 feet apart at all times and wear a mask whenever they are outside of their car.\nParticipants that reside in the same household may share binoculars or scopes\, but we regret that otherwise optics cannot be shared. We realize this may be frustrating for those who do not have their own spotting scopes. To the extent possible\, we will choose birding locations that do not require advanced optics.\nParticipants are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with them in case of accidental contact.\n\nWaive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event\, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release\, absolve\, hold harmless\, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association\, Inc. and all individually named organizers\, leaders\, and participants of the event. In case of injury\, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers\, leaders\, and participants. \nPhoto/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described\, check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise\, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above\, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity\, illustration\, advertising\, and web content. \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-owl-woods-hawk-watch-site-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Owl Woods\, 349 Manitou Beach Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14468\, United States
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