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SUMMARY:Hamlin Beach State Park
DESCRIPTION:We will be walking flat trails in the wooded and brushy areas of the park\, looking for thrushes\, sparrows\, and maybe a half-hardy warbler or two. We’ll stop by the lake watch to view ducks on the water and in flight\, learning about the lake watch process. We will also explore the former CCC Camp adjacent to the park where there is a pond and brushy/forest areas. Dress appropriately for cooler weather along the lake and wear sturdy footwear. Restroom facilities are available. \nMeet at 8:00 a.m. in Parking Lot 4 (note location change due to construction in Parking Lot 1)\, Hamlin Beach State Park Spotting scopes would be useful. \nLeader: Roger Clark 505-231-7369 and co-leader Rick Stevens 585-689-1882 \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/hamlin-beach-state-park-6/
LOCATION:Hamlin Beach State Park\, 1 Camp Hill Road\, Hamlin\, NY\, 14464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:The Big Sit at Silver Lake State Park
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1992\, The Big Sit is an annual\, international birding event similar to a bird-a-thon. The catch is that all observations must be made from within a circle no more than 17 feet in diameter. Our count circle will overlook the southern end of Silver Lake located in Wyoming County. You can stay for as long as you like to help with the count or to learn more about the birds of Silver Lake. Bring a picnic lunch if staying for the lunch hour. At the very least\, you will have Matt Nusstein’s undivided attention!\n\nThis will be a great opportunity to beef up your eBird list for Wyoming County! Comfort station and a shelter are available.\n\nThe Sit begins at 8:00 a.m. and runs for 8 hours.  Meet at the Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch\, 4229 W Lake Rd\, Silver Springs\, NY 14550.\n\nQuestions? Contact leader:  Matt Nusstein 716-446-3376\, Matthew.Nusstein@parks.ny.gov
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/the-big-sit-at-silver-lake-state-park/
LOCATION:Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch\, 4257 W Lake Road\, Silver Springs\, New York\, 14550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Ganondagan State Historic Site - a Field Trip for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:This trip is open to all ages (ages 15 and younger must accompanied by a responsible adult). This trip goes through four habitat types and has the potential for many birds including fall migrants. We will start from the parking lot and walk wide mowed or packed dirt trails through grasslands\, then head down hill through shrub land and wetland\, to travel back up the hill through hardwood forest. The round trip is about 2 miles and includes hills. Restroom facilities are available at the Seneca Arts and Culture Center (SACC) at the end of the trip. \nMeet at 10:00 a.m. in the main parking lot situated below the SACC\, 7000 County Road 41\, 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-10/
LOCATION:Ganondagan State Historic Site\, 1488 NY-444\, Victor\, NY\, 14564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Young Birder Events
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SUMMARY:October:  Bobby Harrison - "My search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker"
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\nSpeaker:   \nBobby Harrison – “My search for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker” \n\nThe struggle to prove the Ivory-billed Woodpecker still exists has obsessed believers and exasperated doubters for a century. Photographer Bobby Harrision has been working for decades to document the species once and for all before the government declares it extinct. He and Tim Gallagher\, at the time the editor of Cornell Lab of Ornithlogy’s Living Bird magazine\, were the last to see a bird that may have been an Ivory-billed during an expedition to the Big Woods of the Arkansas Delta in 2004. Harrison has captured video of what may have been an Ivory-billed since then\, but the controversy continues—and he continues to search the swamps of eastern Arkansas to get a definitive image of the elusive bird. \nBobby Harrison is an award-winning nature photographer\, speaker\, writer and educator based in Huntsville\, Alabama.  Mr. Harrison holds a B.F.A. in Photography from Andrew’s University in Berrien Springs\, Michigan\, and a M.S. in Media Technology from Alabama A&M University.  He served as the Director of the Art Program at Oakwood University from 1992 until his retirement in 2022\, holding the rank of Associate Professor.  He is also a charter member of the North American Nature Photography Association and served on the Board of Directors from January 2001 to February 2004.\n \nMr. Harrison has published articles and photographs in various national and international magazines and calendars such as: Audubon\, Living bird\, Birder’s World\, Wildbird\, Nature’s Best\, Bird Watchers Digest\, Natural History\, National and International Wildlife\, American Photo\, Birds and Blooms\, Sinra\, Outdoor Photographer\, Outdoor and Travel Photographer\, as well as other publications. Calendars include Birder’s World\, Audubon\, and Sanibel Island.  He is currently a columnist for the magazine\, Creation Illustrated.\n \nHis travels have taken him from the Pribilof Islands and the Alaska mainland to Venezuela\, from the Arizona deserts to coastal Maine to photograph his favorite subject:  birds.   He has traveled widely throughout North America giving\npresentations on birds and bird photography.\n \nMr. Harrison has published photographs and more than 100 articles in various national and international nature magazines.  He is also one of the featured photographers in a thirteen-part television series entitled “Nature’s Best Photography”.  His bird photography has garnered numerous awards including the 2021 Lucie Awards competition for wildlife photography\, the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards top 100 images\, and three awards in the widely acclaimed Nature’s Best International Photography Awards competition. \n \nIn 2005 Mr. Harrison was elected a Fellow of The Explores Club in New York City.  On March 18\, 2006 he\, along with his colleague Tim Gallagher of Cornell University received The Explores Clubs Presidents Award for Conservation at their annual gala.  This prestigious award is given for a significant contribution to science through exploration.\n\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/october-bobby-harrison-searching-for-the-ivory-billed-woodpecker/
LOCATION:Asbury First Methodist Church\, 1050 East Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
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SUMMARY:High Acres Nature Area
DESCRIPTION:Over 130 bird species have been observed at HANA including more than 70 that nest in the diverse habitats found there. During this fall field trip we expect to see various species of migrating birds such as ducks\, kinglets\, warblers and thrushes\, and summer resident birds getting ready to migrate south. As a bonus\, the fall colors should be in full glorious display. Our approximately two-mile walk over mostly flat trails will explore about 250 acres at HANA and may include some wet spots if it has been a wet fall. No restrooms available. \nMeet at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot on Perinton Parkway approximately 1/4 mile east of the Waste Management offices. \nLeaders: Brian Rohrs and Gayle Lazoration 585-281-9534 \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/high-acres-nature-area-5/
LOCATION:High Acres Nature Area (HANA)\, 425 Perinton Parkway\, Fairport\, NY\, 14450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Birds and Brews - Swiftwater Brewing
DESCRIPTION:BIRDS AND BREWS \nJoin us for craft beers and conversation!  \nA chance to meet up and socialize with people who love birds. \nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 \n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nSwiftwater Brewing \n378 Mount Hope Avenue\, Rochester \nSwiftwater has a wide range of beers\, ciders\, wines\, and canned cocktails\, and a menu of small plates\, large plates\, sandwiches and cookies. Check it out at https://swiftwaterbrewing.com/
URL:https://rochesterbirding.org/event/birds-and-brews-swiftwater-brewing-4/
LOCATION:Swiftwater Brewing\, 378 Mount Hope\, Rochester\, NY\, 14642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds and Brews
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SUMMARY:Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant
DESCRIPTION:Why a wastewater treatment plant? Open water and a great location mean that this spot appears regularly on fall birding lists for ducks as well as passerines. We will drive on the banks of the ponds\, getting out wherever the birds are congregating. Discover the great opportunity this spot (and its helpful staff) offers. Restrooms might be available at the plant offices. \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. at the wastewater treatment plant headquarters (5 Treadeasy Ave.). Follow Rt. 33 West from Main Street\, take the second exit on the roundabout to continue on Rt. 33W. Turn left on to Industrial Blvd.\, continue over railroad tracks\, cross over Treadeasy Ave\, go up a small hill\, and through the gates at the end of Industrial Blvd. Turn left after the gates\, follow the driveway around to the back side of the building. If possible\, we will carpool from the plant offices. Spotting scopes would be very useful. \nLeader: Neal Reilly 518-256-9147 and co-leader Cathy Ballard 585-322-2621  \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/batavia-wastewater-treatment-plant-3/
LOCATION:Batavia Wastewater Treatment Plant\, 9 Treadeasy Ave\, Batavia\, NY\, 14020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T090000
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SUMMARY:Durand-Eastman Park
DESCRIPTION:Dark-eyed Juncos\, woodpeckers\, Winter Wrens and\, if lucky\, Red-headed Woodpecker\, are possible. After checking out Lake Ontario and Eastman Lake for ducks\, we will drive to and walk a section of Horseshoe Road. We will then drive to Log Cabin Road where we will walk the non-motor vehicle section and parts of Zoo Road\, traversing the Blue Trail to return to Log Cabin Road. Steady moderate grades at sections. Length about 2.5 miles\, total. No restrooms available. \nMeet at 9:00 a.m. in Parking Lot D on the right side of Lakeshore Blvd. opposite Log Cabin Road. Please dress for the weather. \nLeader: Jeanne Verhulst 585-362-0803 and co-leaders Doug and Elizabeth Rabjohns 585-690-6296 \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/durand-eastman-park-4/
LOCATION:Durand Eastman Park\, Lakeshore Boulevard\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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