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Birds & Beers
Birds and Beers is a social gathering of birders of all abilities to get away from our computers and meet face to face. You can meet other bird minded people–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, ask a bird feeding question, share info on your favorite birding spot, share some digiscoping tips, etc. It’s low key, informal and fun! Broome Birders is a subgroup of the Naturalists' Club of Broome County. Come learn more about…
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Member Meeting – Member Photo Night
Our December Program gives club members a chance to share 10 to 15 of their favorite photographs with fellow club members. Please go through your photographs and select some to share. You may bring your pictures on a CD or thumb drive. If possible make arrangements ahead of time so that digital images can be preloaded on to the computer and avoid any computer related difficulties at the meeting. Only members are invited to share photos. If you have any…
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Membership Meeting – Across Siberia: Birding with a Microphone
Join us as guest speaker Bob McGuire talks about spending several weeks in the summer of 2017 traveling across Siberia, from the Mongolian border to the Arctic Ocean. Join him for photos, recordings, and videos of some amazing birds as well as landscapes, street scenes, and then a few stories from an experience he will never forget. Bob is a former president of the Cayuga Bird Club and editor of “Birding the Cayuga Lake Basin”. An avid birder and sound recordist, he has…
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Member Meeting – Understanding Threats to Amphibians and How to Get Involved
Human activities are threatening freshwater ecosystems across the globe. Amphibians are particularly vulnerable to human activities with populations declining worldwide. Understanding the myriad ways our activities influence amphibians is paramount to conservation efforts. Members of the Hua lab will provide a broad overview of recent work examining various threats to amphibians, including light pollution, road salt, and invasive species. Specifically, graduate student, Grascen Shidemantle, will discuss her recent discoveries regarding the effect of light pollution at night on amphibian growth and development. Graduate student, Nicholas…
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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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