Good morning all, I wanted to share some upcoming virtual presentations as well as in-person birding tours! Some of this may be information I've shared already, but I figured I'd share again as the schedule has changed slightly. I'm getting back into offering in-person birding tours in March! Scroll down to see that information.
Virtual programs: (click each link for more information) 2/23/22 All About Snow Geese<https://act.audubon.org/a/all-about-snow-geese-022322> 2/25/22: Survival by Degrees<https://act.audubon.org/a/survivalbydegrees-022522> (a break down on Audubon's Climate Report on the 389 Bird Species on the Brink) 3/4/22: Invasive Species of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex<https://act.audubon.org/a/invasivespeciesofthemwc-030422> (the focus is on the Montezuma area/Finger Lakes region, but includes many invasives which are widespread like starlings, purple loosestrife, etc.) 3/12/22: Celebrating Women in Conservation<https://act.audubon.org/a/celebrating-women-in-conservation-31222> 3/18/22: Mute, Tundra, or Trumpeter? Swan ID<https://act.audubon.org/a/mute-tundra-or-trumpeter-31822> 3/23/22: Montezuma Migration<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-migration-32322> Virtual programming logistics: * Fee: $10/person, $25/family * Suitable for ages 10 and up * Pre-paid online reservations are required. * After registering, the Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email. If you are unable to attend the program the day of, the presentation will be recorded and can be sent to you afterward. * Call 315-365-3588 or email montez...@audubon.org<mailto:montez...@audubon.org> with questions In-person birding tours: (click each link for more information) * 02/25/22 1 - 3:30 p.m. <https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-022522> * 03/05/22 1:30 - 4 p.m. <https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-030522> * 03/09/22 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. <https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-030922> * 03/12/22 1:30 - 4 p.m. <https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-31222> * 03/17/22 1:30 - 4 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-31722> * 03/19/22 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-31922> * 03/26/22 1 - 3:30 p.m.<https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-birding-tour-32622> Birding tour logistics: These tours take place in your own vehicle as you follow behind the Audubon van. Participants will receive a conference call phone number to hear the Audubon educator narrate the tour and ask questions between stops. Guests are welcome to get out of their vehicles at each stop, so facial coverings will be required unless you are fully vaccinated. We will also continue to follow physical distancing guidelines. * Fee: $5/child, $10/adult, $30/family * Suitable for ages 5 and up * Space is limited and pre-paid online reservations are required. * Meet at the Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY) for a prompt departure. Please arrive 15 minutes early to use the restroom and check in. I am also happy to help you plan a private tour! March begins the MASSIVE waterfowl migration coming through our area! It is truly a sight to see. We see new species of migratory birds showing up for breeding season, or passing through, almost daily between March and May. Come see Sandhill Cranes, Cerulean AND Prothonotary Warblers, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Egrets, shorebirds galore... This is a great time to visit the montezuma Wetlands Complex. For more info about private tours, visit here, and scroll down: https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events Have a great President's Day Weekend! Alyssa -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator (m) 315.576.5754 (w) 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 Click here to see upcoming programs and events!<https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events> Pronouns: She, Her, Hers -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
