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SUMMARY:March Meeting in Person & via Zoom with Speaker Jonathan Cohen\, Ph.D. - "Efforts to maintain a newly colonized Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) population on Lake Ontario\, NY”
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 9\, 2023\n7:00 p.m.\nAsbury First United Methodist Church\n1050 East Avenue \nJonathan Cohen\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management\nSUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry \nThe federally endangered Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)\, once common in the Great Lakes\, became extirpated from Lakes Ontario and Erie as of the early 1980s. At that time\, the Great Lakes-wide population had dropped to only 17 nesting pairs. Three decades of conservation efforts for the remnant population in the western Great Lakes pulled the species from the brink of extinction and has led to re-colonization of some eastern areas\, including Lake Ontario’s New York shoreline. New York has maintained one to two nesting pairs since its recolonization in 2015 despite many differences in habitat configuration from Michigan beaches\, where this species has maintained a stronghold. To help ensure that the species maintains its foothold in New York\, SUNY ESF has helped to lead partnerships among several federal\, state\, local and non-governmental organizations focused on monitoring\, research\, advocacy\, and nesting habitat restoration. These efforts have led to an increase in pair numbers\, fledglings\, and site use\, and in 2023 New York hosted three nesting pairs\, with individuals that we know have connections to nesting sites around the Great Lakes\, including the University of Minnesota’s captive rearing and release program. \nJonathan Cohen\, Ph.D. \nDr. Jonathan Cohen got his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 2005\, studying the breeding ecology of piping plovers on Long Island\, NY\, and he earned his master’s degree in 1998 from the University of Connecticut\, where he studied contaminant exposure to Greater Scaup in the Long Island Sound region. Dr. Cohen’s lab conducts research in support of conservation and management of wildlife\, with a focus on birds of conservation concern. His projects have included conservation of breeding Piping Plovers on the Atlantic Coast of New England and New Jersey\, the effect of human disturbance on Snowy Plovers in Florida\, Saltmarsh Sparrow nesting success in New York City\, the effectiveness of forestry practices at conserving songbird diversity in Pennsylvania\, and (his one mammal-focused project) habitat restoration for the New England cottontail. He has also been working actively with several partners to restore the Piping Plover to eastern Lake Ontario. \nLook for the Zoom link in your email a few days prior to the meeting. The Zoom Room will open at 6:45 PM.  Don’t wait until the last minute to sign on\, you might be left out!
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/march-meeting-in-person-via-zoom-with-speaker-jonathan-cohen-ph-d-efforts-to-maintain-a-newly-colonized-piping-plover-charadrius-melodus-population-on-lake-ontario-ny/
LOCATION:Asbury First Methodist Church\, 1050 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lake Shore Marshes East Wildlife Management Area
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 4\, 2023\, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on March 10\, 2023. \nThis 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\, mainly flat\, sometimes muddy\, trail. Bring a snack to munch on to keep your energy up\, and dress for the weather! Restrooms available at Sodus Point Park and Chimney Bluffs State 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. \nLeader: Kinsley Whittum 585-872-7334 and co-leader Christina Hoh 973-224-7009 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \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\, please 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/lake-shore-marshes-east-wildlife-management-area/
LOCATION:Webster Plaza near Starbuck’s\, 994 Hard Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews - Knucklehead Craft Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 15\, 2023 \n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nKnucklehead Craft Brewing \n426 Ridge Road\, Webster \nJoin us for craft beers and conversation! k \nA chance to meet up and socialize with people who love birds. \nKnucklehead Craft Brewing serves a selection of its seasonal and flagship beers\, as well as a food menu that ranges from wings and mahi mahi tacos to pizzas\, burgers\, and wraps\, with a number of vegan choices. \nCheck it out at https://knuckleheadcraftbrewing.com/ \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-knucklehead-craft-brewing/
LOCATION:Knucklehead Craft Brewing\, 426 Ridge Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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SUMMARY:Hamlin Beach State Park
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 11\, 2023\, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on March 17\, 2023. \nWe will gather at Braddock Bay Park and drive to Hamlin Beach State Park where we will look for waterfowl. On the way there\, we will look through fields for migrant waterfowl (Snow or other rarely seen geese) and lingering winter field birds (Horned Larks\, Snow Buntings or Lapland Longspurs). We may stop at Owl Woods in search of migrating owls if they have been reported that morning. \nWe will end at the Braddock Bay Hawk Watch in hopes of spotting Rough-legged\, Red-shouldered Hawks\, and Bald Eagles. Dress warmly as we will be out of the cars often at multiple locations–the lakeshore can be cold this time of year. Trails are flat but can be muddy/snowy. Waterproof boots strongly recommended. Restrooms available at Hamlin Beach only. \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the Braddock Bay Park main parking lot. Use the East Manitou Road exit from the Ontario State Parkway. Bring your own FRS radios and spotting scopes\, if you have them. \nLeader: Mike Tetlow 585-748-5838 and co-leader Lynn Bergmeyer 585-576-0422 \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \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\, please 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/hamlin-beach-state-park/
LOCATION:Hamlin Beach State Park\, 1 Camp Hill Road\, Hamlin\, NY\, 14464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip - Owl Woods & Hawk Watch Site
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on March 18\, 2023\, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on March 24\, 2023. \nWe’ll look primarily for our smallest visiting owl\, the Northern Saw-whet\, which returns to this spot on a yearly basis. Long-eared Owls generally put in an appearance\, too\, although they’re quite shy and great at hiding. After the owl walk\, we’ll head to the Hawk Watch site to learn how to identify raptors on the wing. At this time of year\, we might witness spectacular flights of thousands of raptors!  The 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 trailhead. \nLeader: Liz Magnanti 585-748-0309 and co-leaders Dick Horsey 585-435-2837 and Daena Ford  \n  \n2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips \nRBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation \nMisc: \n\nScope use/sharing is allowed.\nYou are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.\n\nRegistration: \n\nThe RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.\nRegistration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.\nRegistration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.\nCapacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).\nIf you are not able to attend\, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.\n\nCancellation: \nCanceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email. \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\, please 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.
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-owl-woods-hawk-watch-site-3/
LOCATION:Owl Woods\, 349 Manitou Beach Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Field Trips,Field Trips
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