Steve Reinert’s talk on North American passerine migration last night was wonderful.  We had 26 attendees, a good turnout I thought.   He focused on the over water spring migration (primarily gulf but also the Blackpoll warbler’s non-stop (!) migration over the Atlantic).  His explanation for why  almost all the spring passerine migrants we see along our coast and on Block Island are first year birds (based on years of banding reports), was sobering. He also presented data on the staggering number of birds migrating (though numbers likely smaller now than his data from 10 years ago).  

Thanks to Sue Dunn for making the arrangements with the library, and to Sue and Suzanne French for helping with refreshments.  

Jana Hesser

Thank you to Jack Sullivan for coordinating the event at Doherty's Ale House in Warwick, RI.  Twenty people showed up over the course of the evening sharing stories, meeting new members, and enjoying the huge variety of beer on tap and delicious food from the menu.  We hope to have another event in the near future but until then, please let us know your thoughts regarding the location, hospitality, and feel for the event.  We are always looking for feedback from you.  Thanks to all who showed up and please consider attending future events such as these.

Michael Gow