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Birdwatching Basics
Learn the basic tools to begin a life-long enjoyment of birds! Enjoy a short talk about the basics of birdwatching, including basic bird biology, identification tips, binoculars, field guides, and local birds. Explore hands-on displays where you can test out binoculars and spotting scopes, look through bird guides, learn about birding resources like eBird, and discover local birding hotspots. Join us at Boland Pond, which is located a few blocks from the Town Hall, to put what we’ve learned into…
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Field Trip – Back Roads of Broome
Migration will be just beginning so let’s see what we can find. We will investigate the backroads of Northern Broome County looking for any late winter migrants or early spring arrivals. We’ll visit local hotspots, making stops at Dorchester Park and Upper Lisle. Meet to car pool at 8:00 am at Lowe’s Parking Lot on Upper Front Street. Look for us in the small lot near Front Street. Volunteer drivers may be necessary. Please consider volunteering if you are able.
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Member Meeting – Pollination Biology and Pollinator Conservation
Pollination is a critical ecosystem service, and one that is mostly provided by flower visiting animals. In addition to supporting terrestrial ecosystems, pollination is also directly responsible for much of the food human populations consume. Unfortunately, global change is weakening these critical interactions, and some pollinator species and communities are in decline. In this talk, I will explore some interesting facts and examples of plant-pollinator interactions and conclude with some simple steps we all can take to promote pollinator diversity…
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Bird Song Class at BU Nature Preserve
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead three Bird Song Classes in May. Join a club naturalist for a Saturday morning, and learn to identify birds by their song as well as by sight. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather, including possibly muddy conditions. Classes start at 7:30 AM and will last 3-4 hours. Attend one, two or all three sessions. Classes are FREE for all so bring a friend! Julian Shepherd will lead this walk at the Binghamton University…
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Bird Song Class at Upper Lisle Park
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead three Bird Song Classes in May. Join a club naturalist for a Saturday morning, and learn to identify birds by their song as well as by sight. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather, including possibly muddy conditions. Classes start at 7:30 AM and will last 3-4 hours. Attend one, two or all three sessions. Classes are FREE for all so bring a friend! Jon Weeks will lead this trip to Upper Lisle.…
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Bird Song Class at Aqua-Terra Park
The Naturalists’ Club of Broome County will lead three Bird Song Classes in May. Join a club naturalist for a Saturday morning, and learn to identify birds by their song as well as by sight. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather, including possibly muddy conditions. Classes start at 7:30 AM and will last 3-4 hours. Attend one, two or all four sessions. Classes are FREE for all so bring a friend! Victor Lamoureux will lead this trip at…
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Member Meeting – The Magic of Monarchs
Tannar Cliffe will be presenting his Magic of Monarchs program at our May meeting. He has had a life-long interest in insects which in the past few years has broadened to include birds and many other forms of wildlife. These interests have been enhanced by his expanding abilities as a photographer. He has been a member of the Bainbridge-Guilford Envirothon Team which has represented his region in the state competition for the past two years. For several years he has…
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Field Trip – Warbler Banding
Come join us for a fun and informative morning at Lackawanna State Park for Warbler Banding. This is a beautiful park located in Northeastern, PA, just 10 minutes from Scranton. Meet to car pool at 6:30am at Lowe’s Parking Lot on Upper Front Street.
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Field Trip – Dragonfly Hike
After checking the edge of the lake, Colleen Wolpert will lead a moderate hike to a lesser known part of the park where a pond hosts a variety of dragonflies and damselflies to be photographed for identification later. Meet at Greenwood Park at 11am. Please protect yourself from sun and ticks and have water with you for this walk.
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Field Trip – Butterfly Walk at Long Pond Grasslands
We will alternate driving and walking along the dead-end level dirt road looking for butterflies. There will be a temptation to walk in tall grass, so long pants tucked into socks is recommended. Binoculars and cameras are also recommended for both butterflies and birds. Be prepared to be asked about eye color of fritillaries in this area. Meet at Lowe’s on Upper Front St. in Binghamton at 9:30am to carpool or meet at the Greene Public Library at 10am. Minimal…
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