[nysbirds-l] Montezuma updates

2022-03-15 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning all, I’ve been away from Montezuma since last Friday, so I haven’t been able to keep up personally with where the Snow Geese and other waterfowl have been hanging out over the weekend. I did a quick drive around to some of the hot spots, and I’ll detail my observations below:

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma updates

2022-03-15 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning all, I’ve been away from Montezuma since last Friday, so I haven’t been able to keep up personally with where the Snow Geese and other waterfowl have been hanging out over the weekend. I did a quick drive around to some of the hot spots, and I’ll detail my observations below:

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl/Crane update from Montezuma

2022-03-09 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good afternoon, Wow it’s been a wild couple of days! We went from relatively low numbers of waterfowl and lots of ice and snow on Saturday to LOTS of birds and a lot more open water. “Route 31 Muck”: this is the hot spot. These flooded ag fields are privately owned, but the birds do not care.

[nysbirds-l] Waterfowl/Crane update from Montezuma

2022-03-09 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good afternoon, Wow it’s been a wild couple of days! We went from relatively low numbers of waterfowl and lots of ice and snow on Saturday to LOTS of birds and a lot more open water. “Route 31 Muck”: this is the hot spot. These flooded ag fields are privately owned, but the birds do not care.

[nysbirds-l] Snow geese at Montezuma and guided tours!

2022-03-07 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
I have not been in the Montezuma area since Saturday, so I've been missing the show! I've been getting almost hour by hour updates though from many birders who have been out that way and... It sounds like the Snow Geese have ARRIVED! The muck flats on Route 31 between Savannah and Montezuma

[nysbirds-l] Snow geese at Montezuma and guided tours!

2022-03-07 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
I have not been in the Montezuma area since Saturday, so I've been missing the show! I've been getting almost hour by hour updates though from many birders who have been out that way and... It sounds like the Snow Geese have ARRIVED! The muck flats on Route 31 between Savannah and Montezuma

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma waterfowl migration updates

2022-03-04 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning everyone, We've been beginning to get a lot of calls, emails, and Facebook messages asking about the return of the Snow Geese, and other migratory waterfowl! I will try to share updates this way, as well as on our Montezuma Audubon Center Facebook

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma waterfowl migration updates

2022-03-04 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning everyone, We've been beginning to get a lot of calls, emails, and Facebook messages asking about the return of the Snow Geese, and other migratory waterfowl! I will try to share updates this way, as well as on our Montezuma Audubon Center Facebook

[nysbirds-l] Invasive Species of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (Finger Lakes)

2022-02-28 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NISAW) runs February 28-March 4, 2022, and is a nationwide event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Join environmental educator Alyssa Johnson for a virtual presentation on

[nysbirds-l] Invasive Species of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex (Finger Lakes)

2022-02-28 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NISAW) runs February 28-March 4, 2022, and is a nationwide event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Join environmental educator Alyssa Johnson for a virtual presentation on

[nysbirds-l] Snow goose migration

2022-02-22 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
To kick off what I'm sure will be another fantastic season of migrating Snow Geese, I am holding a virtual program tomorrow evening "All About Snow Geese"! This presentation will be recorded, so if you can not make it "live", the recording can be sent to you if you register ahead of time.

[nysbirds-l] Snow goose migration

2022-02-22 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
To kick off what I'm sure will be another fantastic season of migrating Snow Geese, I am holding a virtual program tomorrow evening "All About Snow Geese"! This presentation will be recorded, so if you can not make it "live", the recording can be sent to you if you register ahead of time.

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon programming!

2022-02-18 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
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!

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon programming!

2022-02-18 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
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!

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks and winter birds

2022-02-14 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Hi everyone, A really talented coworker of mine is a graphic designer for Audubon, but he also designs his own art outside of work. This American Woodcock graphic of his is being sold on shirts, and the proceeds from these sales are donated to the Wild Bird Fund in NYC- "NYC's only wildlife

[nysbirds-l] Woodcocks and winter birds

2022-02-14 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Hi everyone, A really talented coworker of mine is a graphic designer for Audubon, but he also designs his own art outside of work. This American Woodcock graphic of his is being sold on shirts, and the proceeds from these sales are donated to the Wild Bird Fund in NYC- "NYC's only wildlife

[nysbirds-l] Virtual programming at Montezuma Audubon

2022-02-08 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning, This week I am offering two virtual programs! Owls of the Northeast: https://act.audubon.org/a/owlsofthenortheast-021022 Thursday, February 10 @ 6:30 - 8 p.m. Feathers and Flight: How do Birds Fly? https://act.audubon.org/a/feathersandflight-021222 Saturday, February 12 @ 10 -

[nysbirds-l] Virtual programming at Montezuma Audubon

2022-02-08 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning, This week I am offering two virtual programs! Owls of the Northeast: https://act.audubon.org/a/owlsofthenortheast-021022 Thursday, February 10 @ 6:30 - 8 p.m. Feathers and Flight: How do Birds Fly? https://act.audubon.org/a/feathersandflight-021222 Saturday, February 12 @ 10 -

[nysbirds-l] Happy World Wetlands Day! Call to Action: “Pass historic wetlands reform”

2022-02-02 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good evening all, I am sharing this information on behalf of Audubon New York. It is critical that if we all want to continue enjoying wetlands around the state including the 50,000 acre Montezuma Wetlands Complex, the tidal wetlands including along the Long Island shores and from the Troy Dam

[nysbirds-l] Happy World Wetlands Day! Call to Action: “Pass historic wetlands reform”

2022-02-02 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good evening all, I am sharing this information on behalf of Audubon New York. It is critical that if we all want to continue enjoying wetlands around the state including the 50,000 acre Montezuma Wetlands Complex, the tidal wetlands including along the Long Island shores and from the Troy Dam

[nysbirds-l] Finch Research Network presentation by Matt Young 1/19/22

2022-01-13 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning! For the second year, the Montezuma Audubon Center is happy to host a virtual presentation led by Matthew Young, President and Founder of the Finch Research Network (FiRN). Matt has an extensive background in ornithology. He is a former editor of The

[nysbirds-l] Finch Research Network presentation by Matt Young 1/19/22

2022-01-13 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning! For the second year, the Montezuma Audubon Center is happy to host a virtual presentation led by Matthew Young, President and Founder of the Finch Research Network (FiRN). Matt has an extensive background in ornithology. He is a former editor of The

[nysbirds-l] FW: Winter Raptors of the Northeast presentation

2022-01-04 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Join Montezuma Audubon Center staff and Braddock Bay Raptor Research staff for a virtual program "Winter Raptors of the Northeast!" Saturday, January 8 10 - 11:30 a.m. Daena Ford, President of Braddock Bay Raptor Research, comes to us virtually from Rochester, NY where she oversees various

[nysbirds-l] FW: Winter Raptors of the Northeast presentation

2022-01-04 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Join Montezuma Audubon Center staff and Braddock Bay Raptor Research staff for a virtual program "Winter Raptors of the Northeast!" Saturday, January 8 10 - 11:30 a.m. Daena Ford, President of Braddock Bay Raptor Research, comes to us virtually from Rochester, NY where she oversees various

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Birding Tours coming up!

2021-11-30 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning! I hope everyone had a healthy and safe holiday, and hopefully some R! I have a Montezuma Birding Tour scheduled this week. The wildlife drive at Montezuma NWR does close TODAY at dusk, but there are many other places to look for birds in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Join

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Birding Tours coming up!

2021-11-30 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning! I hope everyone had a healthy and safe holiday, and hopefully some R! I have a Montezuma Birding Tour scheduled this week. The wildlife drive at Montezuma NWR does close TODAY at dusk, but there are many other places to look for birds in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Join

[nysbirds-l] Intro to Project FeederWatch virtual presentation 11/13

2021-11-09 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Intro to Project FeederWatch (virtual) Saturday, November 13, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m. Attention birders of all experience levels! Have you ever participated in a continent-wide community science project? Here's your chance. You're invited to log on for a virtual presentation to learn about Project

[nysbirds-l] Intro to Project FeederWatch virtual presentation 11/13

2021-11-09 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Intro to Project FeederWatch (virtual) Saturday, November 13, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m. Attention birders of all experience levels! Have you ever participated in a continent-wide community science project? Here's your chance. You're invited to log on for a virtual presentation to learn about Project

[nysbirds-l] Virtual OWL programs 10/30

2021-10-23 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good afternoon! On behalf of the Montezuma Audubon Center, I am offering two different *owl* programs next Saturday, 10/30. Both are virtual! Owl Pellet Dissection & Discussion (<-- click here for more info and to register)

[nysbirds-l] Virtual OWL programs 10/30

2021-10-23 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good afternoon! On behalf of the Montezuma Audubon Center, I am offering two different *owl* programs next Saturday, 10/30. Both are virtual! Owl Pellet Dissection & Discussion (<-- click here for more info and to register)

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Migration virtual program 10/7

2021-10-05 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning! This Thursday evening 10/7/21 I will be offering a virtual program detailing the wonders of the waterfowl migration that occurs within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and nearby Cayuga Lake. Please see below for more information and to register: Montezuma Migration (click here to

[nysbirds-l] Montezuma Migration virtual program 10/7

2021-10-05 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good morning! This Thursday evening 10/7/21 I will be offering a virtual program detailing the wonders of the waterfowl migration that occurs within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and nearby Cayuga Lake. Please see below for more information and to register: Montezuma Migration (click here to

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon programs Week of 4-26

2021-04-27 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good afternoon! I am sharing some of our upcoming events this week at the Montezuma Audubon Center. Any questions, please feel free to ask! And also visit our website to see a complete listing of our spring programs: https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events Thanks, Alyssa "Bald

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon programs Week of 4-26

2021-04-27 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
Good afternoon! I am sharing some of our upcoming events this week at the Montezuma Audubon Center. Any questions, please feel free to ask! And also visit our website to see a complete listing of our spring programs: https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma-programs-and-events Thanks, Alyssa "Bald

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon Center programs

2021-04-17 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
I have a virtual program, a guided hike, and a driving tour coming up next week! It's a beautiful time of year at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. We have Bald Eagles feeding babies, Osprey building nests, Field Sparrows singing, and soon warblers will return... Birding Basics 4/21/21 7-8:30 PM

[nysbirds-l] Upcoming Montezuma Audubon Center programs

2021-04-17 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
I have a virtual program, a guided hike, and a driving tour coming up next week! It's a beautiful time of year at the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. We have Bald Eagles feeding babies, Osprey building nests, Field Sparrows singing, and soon warblers will return... Birding Basics 4/21/21 7-8:30 PM

[nysbirds-l] From Finch Irruptions to the Launching of the Finch Research Network program 1/16/21

2021-01-14 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
This weekend, the Montezuma Audubon Center is happy to host Matthew Young, to speak about this winter's winter bird irruption. See below for additional information. >From Finch Irruptions to the Launching of the Finch Research Network Saturday, January 16 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Matthew Young,

[nysbirds-l] From Finch Irruptions to the Launching of the Finch Research Network program 1/16/21

2021-01-14 Thread Johnson, Alyssa
This weekend, the Montezuma Audubon Center is happy to host Matthew Young, to speak about this winter's winter bird irruption. See below for additional information. >From Finch Irruptions to the Launching of the Finch Research Network Saturday, January 16 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Matthew Young,