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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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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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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…
Find out more »Membership Meeting – BIRDS AND THE IMPACT OF THE CONSTITUTION PIPELINE
BIRDS AND THE IMPACT OF THE CONSTITUTION PIPELINE by Andy Mason This program will address the impacts and outline what concerned citizens can do during the public review process for the Constitution Pipeline project. The proposed 124 mile Constitution Pipeline, slated to run from Susquehanna County, PA through Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Schoharie Counties in NY will fragment large tracts of forest in the region, bringing about significant changes for breeding birds that depend on these habitats. These include many…
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Nature Walk – Aqua Terra Park
Can’t do Aqua Terra without doing Foley Road. Hope the fall migration is in full swing. 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…
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Membership Meeting – Humpback Whales – Composers of the Sea
Humpback whales are the maestros of the marine world. Their “songs” actually develop and change over time - an example of cultural evolution in a non-human species. Katy Payne and Ann Warde of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bioacoustics Research Program have teamed up for this audio-visual presentation during which they will introduce the audience to whales, the sounds they make, and the concept of deep listening. Our September Meeting will feature an Open House. Barb Cole, club member and licensed wildlife rehabilitator, will bring a rescued animal to the September…
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Nature Walk – Wolfe Park
In the past this park as given bus some good Vireo sighting. Along with Boland should make for a good day. Mostly 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…
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