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SUMMARY:Whiting Road Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:This preserve includes about 240 acres of land that is made up of a variety of birding habitats. This results in decent birding lists throughout the year. The trails are well marked and maintained. However\, they do get muddy at times\, so appropriate footwear is recommended based on the weather leading up to the trip date. \nMost of the trails are flat\, but there definitely will be a bit of up and down trail climbing in some sections. Our trek will take us on parts of the blue\, brown\, orange\, and red trails. Moderate difficulty in a few spots\, length about 2.5 miles. \nNo restrooms. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot on Whiting Road in Webster\, 0.6 miles south of Lake Road. \nLeaders: Candace Giles 585-281-1643 and Eunice Thein 585-746-2919 and co-leader Dick Horsey 585-435-2837 \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/whiting-road-nature-preserve-2/
LOCATION:Whiting Road Preserve\, 403 Whiting Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip – Charlotte and Turning Point Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for shorebirds\, warblers\, and other fall migrants along the river and lakeshore. At Charlotte Beach\, we’ll look for gulls in many plumages and some shorebirds\, too. At Turning Point Park\, we will look for local resident birds and fall migrants. The Charlotte Beach area is mostly flat and paved; one long\, steep grade at Turning Point Park. Length about 2.0 miles total. \nRestrooms are available at Charlotte only. \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. Bring binoculars and\, if you have them\, spotting scopes. \nLeader: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leader Rosemary Reilly 585-748-0802 \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 \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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-charlotte-and-turning-point-park-2/
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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SUMMARY:Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail)
DESCRIPTION:The wide\, flat\, multi-use Brickyard Trail winds between Elmwood Avenue and Westfall Road in Brighton. With woods at both ends and ponds and marsh in the middle\, it provides varied bird habitat. We will walk the full length of the trail and back (1.7 miles) to look for migrating fall warblers\, kinglets\, sparrows\, wrens\, and finches. There might even be a late Green Heron hanging around. \nDress for the weather. Insect repellent may be needed for the wooded sections. No restrooms. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. in the parking area near the entrance to Temple B’rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Ave.); the trail entrance is nearby. Wheelchair friendly—please call leaders for accessibility questions. \nLeaders: Jeanne and Tom Verhulst 585-362-0803    \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/sandra-l-frankel-nature-park-brickyard-trail-4/
LOCATION:Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park (Brickyard Trail)\, 2131 Elmwood Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:September:  Michael Adriaansen - “Land Management and Preservation Along Important Bird Migration Routes in New York vs. Texas”
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 12\, 2024\n \nSpeaker:  Michael Adriaansen – “Land Management and Preservation Along Important Bird Migration Routes in New York vs. Texas” \nThis presentation will compare the land management in New York and Texas along important bird migration routes and how it affects bird species diversity. \nMichael Adriaansen has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Binghamton University\, and a master’s degree in Environmental Interpretation from SUNY – ESF. He worked as an environmental educator for NYSDEC at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Buffalo for more than 15 years. Presently\, he works as an environmental educator with NYS Parks at Niagara Falls. He recently took a trip to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and recorded many life birds. His presentation will be filled with pictures and a few videos from this trip. \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/september-meeting-in-person-via-zoom-with-speaker-michael-adriaansen/
LOCATION:Asbury First Methodist Church\, 1050 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be looking for waterfowl and migrating shorebirds. Expect to see herons\, eagles and possibly falcons. There will be a number of stops during this mostly driving trip. \nRestrooms are available at the Visitor Center. \nMeet at 10:30 a.m. at the Montezuma Visitor Center. Pack a lunch. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeaders: Mike and Joann Tetlow 585-748-5838 and Dominic Sherony 585-298-4260 \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge-4/
LOCATION:Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge\, Seneca Falls\, NY\, 13148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Braddock Bay East Spit
DESCRIPTION:The East Spit of Braddock Bay is a well-known spot for migrating shorebirds in late summer. Herons\, eagles\, Osprey and early warbler migrants are also possible. The trail is a woodland path between Lake Ontario and the Braddock Bay Marshes. We will walk out to the end of the spit and back\, about 1 mile. The trail is narrow and has uneven\, rocky footing in places. Sturdy waterproof shoes or boots and bug spray will be needed. Crossing the channel to the barrier island will be optional and dependent on water levels.  \nRestrooms are available next to the Marina building. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in the East Spit parking lot beyond Westport Marina at Braddock Bay. Note: You must drive through the Marina to reach the East Spit parking lot. Spotting Scopes would be very useful. \nLeader: Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 and co-leaders Sheryl Gracewski and Tom Nash 585-261-6975 \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/braddock-bay-east-spit-2/
LOCATION:Braddock Bay East Spit\, 105 East Manitou Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T210000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews - Black Button Distilling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for craft beers and conversation!  \nA chance to meet up and socialize with people who love birds. \n\nThursday\, September 19\, 2024\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m.\nBlack Button Distilling\n1344 University Avenue\n(between Culver and Winton Roads) \nThis time it’s “Birds and Booze”!!\nKnown best for its bourbon and gin\, Black Button is growing fast\,\nand its new dining area and full bar provide plenty of space.\nCheck out the food and cocktail menus at \nhttps://blackbuttondistilling.com/tasting-room/cocktail-food-menu/ \n\n  \n 
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-black-button-distilling/
LOCATION:Black Button Distilling\, 1344 University Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T123000
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SUMMARY:Ganondagan State Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:This trip goes through many habitat types and has the potential for many birds including fall migrants. We will start from the parking lot to the longhouse and walk wide mowed or packed dirt trails through grasslands and then head down hill through shrub land\, and wetland to travel back up the hill in hardwood forest. The round trip is about 2 miles and includes hills. \nRestroom facilities are available at the museum center at the end of the trip. \nMeet at 8:30 a.m. in the main parking lot situated below the new museum at 7000 County Road 41 (Boughton Hill Road)\, Victor\, NY 14564. \nLeaders: Amy Kahn 585-310-2330 and co-leader Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/ganondagan-state-historic-site-7/
LOCATION:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, 1488 NY-444\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
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SUMMARY:Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:We’ll look for migrant ducks and various passerines in this “get to know Iroquois in autumn” trip. This trip is a combination of driving and walking and includes a boardwalk\, forest trail\, and dirt road. \nLength about 3 miles total on mostly flat trails. Port-a-john available about midway through trip. \nMeet at 11:00 a.m. at the Brockport Wegmans’ parking lot (restroom). For those traveling from the west\, meet at the Upper Stafford Marsh Overlook near 5999 Albion Road\, Oakfield\, NY at 11:30 a.m. Bring a lunch and beverages as this trip can go into the afternoon. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeaders: Sheryl Gracewski and Tom Nash 585-261-6975 and co-leader Rosemary Reilly 585-748-0802 \n  \nRBA Field Trip Guidelines \nAll field trips go rain/snow or shine unless there is a travel advisory issued. Trips run approximately 2 to 4 hours. Bring binoculars. Wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the start time of the trip. Colds\, flu\, and COVID are still around–if you’re not feeling well\, please stay home. Please carpool when possible! \nWaive and Release from Liability: By participating in this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event. 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\, upon arrival at the trip\, please write “no photo” after your name on the sign-in Field Trip Roster. Otherwise\, by attending 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/iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-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:20240925T183000
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SUMMARY:September SPECIAL EVENT:  "Marine Birds of the Americas:  A Conversation with Sea McKeon" facilitated by author and RBA President Randi Minetor
DESCRIPTION:Special Events in September \nRBA is partnering with our friends at the Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee Valley Audubon Society to bring you two events with Sea McKeon\, American Bird Conservancy Marine Program Director\, during his consultation visit to Rochester. Join us for the first of two exciting events! \nWednesday\, September 25\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm\nMarine Birds of the Americas:  A Conversation with Sea McKeon\, facilitated by author and RBA President Randi Minetor  \nBrighton Memorial Library Learning Center\n2300 Elmwood Avenue\, Brighton\nFree and open to the public; hearing loop system; wheelchair accessible \nJoin Sea McKeon\, Marine Program Director for the American Bird Conservancy (ABC)\, in a lively discussion with Randi Minetor\, as he shares highlights from recent travels to Peru and other destinations\, and the conservation work of ABC throughout the Americas. In partnership with the Rochester Birding Association. For more information\, visit www.senecaparkzoo.org/birdability
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/september-special-event-1/
LOCATION:Brighton Memorial Libary Learning Center\, 2300 Elmwood Avenue\, Brighton\, 14618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
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SUMMARY:September SPECIAL EVENT:  Sea McKeon - "Intro to Birding through Nature Journaling"
DESCRIPTION:Special Events in September \nRBA is partnering with our friends at the Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee Valley Audubon Society to bring you two events with Sea McKeon\, American Bird Conservancy Marine Program Director\, during his consultation visit to Rochester. Join us for the second of two exciting events! \nSaturday\, September 28\, 8:30 – 10:30 am\nIntro to Birding through Nature Journaling with ABC’s Sea McKeon \nSeneca Park\, Longhouse Shelter \n2222 St. Paul St.\, Rochester\nFree and open to the public; preregistration required and limited to 16 people \nParticipants will learn fundamentals of birding through a Sit and Bird session and will discover how nature journaling (with words and/or drawing) helps our observational skills.  No artistic talent required! Suitable for ages 12 to 120; binoculars available and nature journals provided. \nA Birdability event: all paths are wheelchair accessible; participants are encouraged to bring camp chairs or blankets to sit on. In partnership with Genesee Valley Audubon. For more information and to register\, visit www.senecaparkzoo.org/birdability
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/september-special-event-sea-mckeon-intro-to-birding-through-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Seneca Park\, 2222 St. Paul Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings/Speakers
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