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Field Trip – Broome County Waterfowl
Waterfowl should be heading back through our area soon. Let’s get together and see what we can find. We will visit several local hotspots for waterfowl based on reported birds. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. Volunteer drivers may be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
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FREE
Membership Meeting – Broome’s Best Birds
BROOME’S BEST BIRDS Did you know that birders in Broome County sighted and reported 221 species to Cornell’s ebird? And that our top-birder Dan Watkins saw 207 of those? Many had their biggest totals ever for Broome County. Come relive 2013’s birds as participants in the Marie Petuh Birding Challenge discuss their unusual finds, their big misses, their great days, their embarrassing mishaps, their favorite Broome County hotspots, the great fun and what they hope for in 2014. This talk…
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$3
Nature Walk – Northern Broome
Last good chance to see any Northern Birds before they fly back to Canada. Little to no walking. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Cost listed is a small donation to offset the expense of gas for drivers. Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting…
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$3
Nature Walk – Dorchester Park
Always the chance for a great bird at this location. Will today be the day? Very little walking. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Cost listed is a small donation to offset the expense of gas for drivers. Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting…
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$3
Nature Walk – Chenango Valley State Park
What a great place to bird, however I think we don’t bird the park enough. 50% walking. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Cost listed is a small donation to offset the expense of gas for drivers. Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you plan on meeting us…
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FREE
Membership Meeting – “Smart” Feeders and Optimal Bird Foraging
Americans spend billions of dollars each year feeding birds and provide an enormous food subsidy. But little research has been conducted to understand how birds use the food we provide, and how that food influences the survival and behavior of birds. Using passive integrated transponders (PIT tags) and "smart" bird feeders, we're tracking the feeding behavior of individual birds and gaining an unprecedented view of their activity. This presentation will reveal how we use technology to study feeding behavior, and…
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$2
Nature Walk – Aqua Terra
Close in spot that we need to hit early in the season to see what is to be seen. 50% walking. Wednesday morning nature walks are held in nearby natural areas. Bring binoculars, field guides, camera, or just yourself. Meet at Oakdale Mall, pole #6 at the back of Sears at 8:00am. All are welcome! Cost listed is a small donation to offset the expense of gas for drivers. Always call Dan Watkins, Nature Walk Chairperson at 607-724-3857 if you…
Find out more »Bird Song Class at Cole Park
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead several bird song classes in May. Learn to identify birds by their song as well as looks. Bring your binoculars, and your questions. Participants should dress for the weather and possible muddy conditions. Classes start at 8 am and will last about 3 hours. The May 10 class will be at Cole Park, Colesville Road, Harpursville, NY. Led by Dan Dunn, Meet at the park. Parking is available in the parking lot…
Find out more »Bird Song Class at Upper Lisle Park
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead several bird song classes in May. Learn to identify birds by their song as well as looks. Bring your binoculars, and your questions. Participants should dress for the weather and possible muddy conditions. Classes start at 8 am and will last about 3 hours. The May 17 Bird Song Class will be at Upper Lisle Park, Route 26, Upper Lisle NY. Led by Jon Weeks. Meet at the park. Parking is available…
Find out more »Bird Song Class at BU Nature Preserve
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead several bird song classes in May. Learn to identify birds by their song as well as looks. Bring your binoculars, and your questions. Participants should dress for the weather and possible muddy conditions. Classes start at 8 am and will last about 3 hours. The Saturday May 24, 2014 Bird Song Class will be at the BU Nature Preserve, Binghamton University, Vestal NY. Led by Julian Shepherd. Meet at the entrance…
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