Upcoming Bird Club Events & Dates
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Bird Club meetings are for adult birders of all experience levels to share sightings, questions, and news.
No RSVP is required to attend meetings. We would love to have you join us!
No RSVP is required to attend meetings. We would love to have you join us!
BIRD WALKS at LAKE CHARLESTON
Wednesdays, 8:30am @ Lake Charleston
Ron Bradley will be leading weekly bird walks at Lake Charleston again, starting 11/13/19, skipping Thanksgiving week, and continuing until further notice. Walks focus on birds on and off the water, with Ron's spotting scope used to give up-close views when possible. Meet by the lake entrance (gazebo/pier area) at 8:30am!
Anyone with an interest in birds is welcome to join us on the walk! The lake area is always much colder and windier than in town. Long-underwear and full winter gear are recommended for your comfort.
NOVEMBER BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 11/26/2019, 6pm @ Nature Center
It's Bird Club's annual Trivia Night! There is no cost to participate in this just-for-fun challenge, and birders of all experience levels are welcome. Teams will be formed the night of. Questions will include pop culture, birding skills, and more. This year we encourage you to bring a (secret) bird trivia question of your own to ask in a special final round!
DECEMBER BIRD CLUB MEETING
No Meeting. Enjoy the holidays!
JANUARY BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 1/28/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
Long-time club member Jerry Brown will present "The Art of Fun Nature Photography." This one hour presentation is the same one the Effingham Art Guild has asked him to do for them demonstrating how to compose scenes, any/all kinds of scenes—birds, flowers, plants, animals, people—to make them visually more appealing, to make them works of art that make you feel good when you see them.
FEBRUARY BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 2/25/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
Birder and photographer extraordinaire, Ron Bradley, will treat us to a bird slideshow from his recent trip to Sax-Zim bog in northern Minnesota. This unique habitat supports Great Gray Owls, Boreal Chickadees, and more!
MARCH BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 3/31/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
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SPRING BIRD WALKS
Thursdays, April & May, 8am @ Nature Center
Led by Bird Club member and knowledgeable bird-enthusiast James Ewing, the group walks the trails at a leisurely pace in search of everything from common backyard birds to those amazing migratory warblers. Open to birders of all experience levels! We understand if you need to duck out early to make another appointment. Donuts and hot drinks served at the end of the walk!
APRIL BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 4/28/2019, 6pm @ Nature Center
We'll start the meeting with a quick review of some of the warblers that are migrating through our area. Then, we'll hit the Douglas-Hart trails for a group bird walk to practice our skills and share sightings. The walk will be on flat surfaces at a slow pace and is highly accessible. Bring binoculars if you have them.
MAY BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 5/26/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
< Seeking a presenter >
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SEEKING PRESENTERS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS:
We encourage every member of Bird Club to take an active part in sharing knowledge and experiences through our meetings. Present your own bird photography or birding stories, or look up information and facts about your favorite group of birds to share with the group. Your contribution matters!
Also, guest presenters are sought to bring outside expertise to our members. Please invite potential presenters to consider signing up to share at one of our meetings, or contact the Nature Center to suggest or request a speaker or topic of interest.
Wednesdays, 8:30am @ Lake Charleston
Ron Bradley will be leading weekly bird walks at Lake Charleston again, starting 11/13/19, skipping Thanksgiving week, and continuing until further notice. Walks focus on birds on and off the water, with Ron's spotting scope used to give up-close views when possible. Meet by the lake entrance (gazebo/pier area) at 8:30am!
Anyone with an interest in birds is welcome to join us on the walk! The lake area is always much colder and windier than in town. Long-underwear and full winter gear are recommended for your comfort.
NOVEMBER BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 11/26/2019, 6pm @ Nature Center
It's Bird Club's annual Trivia Night! There is no cost to participate in this just-for-fun challenge, and birders of all experience levels are welcome. Teams will be formed the night of. Questions will include pop culture, birding skills, and more. This year we encourage you to bring a (secret) bird trivia question of your own to ask in a special final round!
DECEMBER BIRD CLUB MEETING
No Meeting. Enjoy the holidays!
JANUARY BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 1/28/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
Long-time club member Jerry Brown will present "The Art of Fun Nature Photography." This one hour presentation is the same one the Effingham Art Guild has asked him to do for them demonstrating how to compose scenes, any/all kinds of scenes—birds, flowers, plants, animals, people—to make them visually more appealing, to make them works of art that make you feel good when you see them.
FEBRUARY BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 2/25/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
Birder and photographer extraordinaire, Ron Bradley, will treat us to a bird slideshow from his recent trip to Sax-Zim bog in northern Minnesota. This unique habitat supports Great Gray Owls, Boreal Chickadees, and more!
MARCH BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 3/31/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
< Seeking a presenter >
SPRING BIRD WALKS
Thursdays, April & May, 8am @ Nature Center
Led by Bird Club member and knowledgeable bird-enthusiast James Ewing, the group walks the trails at a leisurely pace in search of everything from common backyard birds to those amazing migratory warblers. Open to birders of all experience levels! We understand if you need to duck out early to make another appointment. Donuts and hot drinks served at the end of the walk!
APRIL BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 4/28/2019, 6pm @ Nature Center
We'll start the meeting with a quick review of some of the warblers that are migrating through our area. Then, we'll hit the Douglas-Hart trails for a group bird walk to practice our skills and share sightings. The walk will be on flat surfaces at a slow pace and is highly accessible. Bring binoculars if you have them.
MAY BIRD CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, 5/26/2020, 6pm @ Nature Center
< Seeking a presenter >
___________________________________________
SEEKING PRESENTERS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS:
We encourage every member of Bird Club to take an active part in sharing knowledge and experiences through our meetings. Present your own bird photography or birding stories, or look up information and facts about your favorite group of birds to share with the group. Your contribution matters!
Also, guest presenters are sought to bring outside expertise to our members. Please invite potential presenters to consider signing up to share at one of our meetings, or contact the Nature Center to suggest or request a speaker or topic of interest.