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 Eagles: Back from the Brink" Wednesday, April 28 1:00 PM We are happy to participate in this year's Bird of Prey Week hosted by Braddock Bay Raptor Research of Rochester, NY. Join Montezuma Audubon Center<https://ny.audubon.org/montezuma> Environmental Educator, Alyssa Johnson, for a virtual program detailing the conservation success story of Bald Eagles in New York State. Learn how the Montezuma Wetlands Complex played an incredible role in the reintroduction of Bald Eagles in New York, and where you can enjoy seeing them in the wild today. Register here: https://www.bbrr.org/events/bald-eagles-back-from-the-brink/ -Registration is required to participate in this event, and will close one day prior. -Cost is $5/person. -This event will be presented via Zoom. Only those registered will receive the Zoom information, and a recording of the presentation. -All proceeds support the programs of Braddock Bay Raptor Research. Montezuma Bird Watching Tour Thursday, April 29 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Peak songbird migration is almost upon us and this is a great time of year to experience beautiful birds like the Purple Martins, Baltimore Orioles, and many more. Come along as we explore some popular birding hot spots and look and listen for signs of spring. Participants will drive their own vehicle and receive a conference call phone number to hear the Audubon educator narrate the tour and ask questions between stops. Register here: https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-bird-watching-tour-42921 -Fee: $5/child, $10/adult, $30/family. -Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to use the restroom and get checked in. -Call 315.365.3588 or email montez...@audubon.org<mailto:montez...@audubon.org> with questions. Montezuma Heritage Park Birding Walk Saturday, May 1 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM If you are interested in Erie Canal history and the birds that call the Montezuma Wetlands Complex their home, this is the program for you! Join the Town of Montezuma historian, Cheryl Longyear, and an Audubon educator for a leisurely 0.8 mile walk to explore the remains of the Richmond Aqueduct, the second largest aqueduct on the Enlarged Erie Canal. While walking the original towpath trail, we will learn the history of the important cultural and economic impact the canal system had on upstate NY, and we will listen and look for migratory songbirds. Register here: https://act.audubon.org/a/montezuma-heritage-park-birding-walk-5121 Please note: This guided walk will depart from the Montezuma Heritage Park at the Chapman Road parking lot (off High Street) in the Town of Montezuma. There is no formal street address, but you can copy/paste these coordinates into your navigation system: 43°00'41.1"N 76°42'37.2"W. -Fee: $5/child, $10/adult, $25/family. -Space is limited and pre-paid reservations are required. -Call 315.365.3588 or email?montez...@audubon.org<mailto:montez...@audubon.org> with questions.? -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center PO Box 187 2295 State Route 89 Savannah, NY 13146 Montezuma.audubon.org Pronouns: She, Her, Hers -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
