Registration is now open for the NYS Birders Conference and 69th New York State Ornithological Association Annual Meeting hosted by the Chemung Valley Audubon Society in Elmira, New York, September 9-11, 2016. This year's conference promises to be another great event, chock full of great birding and educational activities, along with opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Highlights include a keynote by Osprey expert and author Dr. Rob Bierregaard, field trips (including one with John James Audubon!), workshops, papers, and more. Rooms for the event at the Riverview Holiday Inn are being held until August 9, so get your room now (607-734-4211). Details, including information on discounts for early registration, can be found at <http://nybirds.org/> http://nybirds.org/.
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