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Saturday, January 4, 7:00 AM-12:00 PM
Jamestown Winter Bird Count
Jamestown
Kick start the new year by participating in the 37th annual Jamestown Winter Bird Count! CBC rules apply though its not an official CBC (Jamestown lies between two circles). Birders will split into teams to cover four main areas of the Island until noon with an optional afternoon portion as well. As is tradition the Pink Flamingo will go home with the birder who finds the best bird of the day.
Meeting Location: Jamestown Police Station
Compilers: Wayne Munns- [email protected] & Candy Powell- [email protected]
Thursday, January 16, 6:00-7:30 PM
Studying The Huddle: Penguin Behavior & Climate Change
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown
The mysterious behaviors of penguins are not only captivating, but also important in understanding the state of the southern hemisphere. Daniel Zitterbart, Ph.D., of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will guide you through an illustrated talk focused on Emperor penguins and what their huddling behaviors can tell us about climate change. The first of three separate events in the popular Fireside Series at Norman Bird Sanctuary reserve your space today!
Registration Information: Registration is required (click here to register)
Saturday January 25, 6:30 AM-4:30 PM
Norman Bird Sanctuary Winter Rarities Ecotour
Various Locations Around Southern New England
Hop into the NBS van for a day trip that hits several birding hot spots throughout the region. Coastal New England is known for large number of rare birds visiting in the winter months. The itinerary is planned to coincide with current sightings reports, so participants have the best chance of spotting rare winter migrants.
This program is designed for all birding skill levels and includes a small amount of low-impact walking. Pack a bag lunch to go with provided snacks and drinks. Dress warmly with appropriate footwear, and binoculars are recommended. Space is limited!
Rain Date: Saturday, February 1st
Other Information: Pre-registration is required (click here to register). more information can be found at https://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/ecotours
Sunday, January 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Birding the Block Island Ferry
Galilee Harbor and Rhode Island Sound
Take a ride on the Block Island Ferry in search of seabirds on Rhode Island Sound. The hour long trip on the traditional ferry from Point Judith to Block Island offers opportunities to see several species that are difficult to see from land including several species of Alcids along with large numbers of seaducks like White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Ducks. The Ferry departs at 11:00 AM with a return trip from Block Island at 1:00 PM.
Meeting Location: We will meet along Galilee Escape Road (Click here for Google map directions) and bird the marsh until it is time to board the Ferry. If you are planning to stay on the Island (not taking the return trip at 1:00 PM) you will need to park in the paid lots for the ferry.
Important Information: Participants are responsible for purchasing their own ferry tickets which are available at the counter the day of the trip or online here (There are no refunds for pre-ordered tickets).
Leader: Matt Schenck [email protected]
Thursday, January 30, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Talk: Birding in the Panama Highlands
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Panama is a birders paradise. Approximately the size of South Carolina, Panama has close to 1,000 species of bird compared with 914 bird species in all of North America. Being a land bridge between Central and South America, Panama has an amazing diversity of resident tropical birds, while hundreds of species of neotropical migrants overwinter in the country.
A group of birders, led by RI ornithologist Charles Clarkson, visited the Panama highlands in March of 2019. Wayne Munns, along with other trip participants will present a slide show depicting sightings and experiences encountered there.
All are welcome!
Presenter: Wayne Munns (click here to read Wayne's bio)
Jamestown Winter Bird Count
Jamestown
Kick start the new year by participating in the 37th annual Jamestown Winter Bird Count! CBC rules apply though its not an official CBC (Jamestown lies between two circles). Birders will split into teams to cover four main areas of the Island until noon with an optional afternoon portion as well. As is tradition the Pink Flamingo will go home with the birder who finds the best bird of the day.
Meeting Location: Jamestown Police Station
Compilers: Wayne Munns- [email protected] & Candy Powell- [email protected]
Thursday, January 16, 6:00-7:30 PM
Studying The Huddle: Penguin Behavior & Climate Change
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown
The mysterious behaviors of penguins are not only captivating, but also important in understanding the state of the southern hemisphere. Daniel Zitterbart, Ph.D., of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will guide you through an illustrated talk focused on Emperor penguins and what their huddling behaviors can tell us about climate change. The first of three separate events in the popular Fireside Series at Norman Bird Sanctuary reserve your space today!
Registration Information: Registration is required (click here to register)
Saturday January 25, 6:30 AM-4:30 PM
Norman Bird Sanctuary Winter Rarities Ecotour
Various Locations Around Southern New England
Hop into the NBS van for a day trip that hits several birding hot spots throughout the region. Coastal New England is known for large number of rare birds visiting in the winter months. The itinerary is planned to coincide with current sightings reports, so participants have the best chance of spotting rare winter migrants.
This program is designed for all birding skill levels and includes a small amount of low-impact walking. Pack a bag lunch to go with provided snacks and drinks. Dress warmly with appropriate footwear, and binoculars are recommended. Space is limited!
Rain Date: Saturday, February 1st
Other Information: Pre-registration is required (click here to register). more information can be found at https://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/ecotours
Sunday, January 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Birding the Block Island Ferry
Galilee Harbor and Rhode Island Sound
Take a ride on the Block Island Ferry in search of seabirds on Rhode Island Sound. The hour long trip on the traditional ferry from Point Judith to Block Island offers opportunities to see several species that are difficult to see from land including several species of Alcids along with large numbers of seaducks like White-winged Scoter and Long-tailed Ducks. The Ferry departs at 11:00 AM with a return trip from Block Island at 1:00 PM.
Meeting Location: We will meet along Galilee Escape Road (Click here for Google map directions) and bird the marsh until it is time to board the Ferry. If you are planning to stay on the Island (not taking the return trip at 1:00 PM) you will need to park in the paid lots for the ferry.
Important Information: Participants are responsible for purchasing their own ferry tickets which are available at the counter the day of the trip or online here (There are no refunds for pre-ordered tickets).
Leader: Matt Schenck [email protected]
Thursday, January 30, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Talk: Birding in the Panama Highlands
Jamestown Philomenian Library
Panama is a birders paradise. Approximately the size of South Carolina, Panama has close to 1,000 species of bird compared with 914 bird species in all of North America. Being a land bridge between Central and South America, Panama has an amazing diversity of resident tropical birds, while hundreds of species of neotropical migrants overwinter in the country.
A group of birders, led by RI ornithologist Charles Clarkson, visited the Panama highlands in March of 2019. Wayne Munns, along with other trip participants will present a slide show depicting sightings and experiences encountered there.
All are welcome!
Presenter: Wayne Munns (click here to read Wayne's bio)