Upcoming Bird Club Events & Dates |
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Tues.,
AUGUST 28, 2018 6pm |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
Club members Brett & Julie Williamson will entertain and educate us about Purple Martins, with stories and photos from their own experience from the past couple years starting a Purple Martin colony on their property. We'll learn about the ups and downs of being a new Purple Martin keeper! |
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Every Thurs. in
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 8am. |
Thurs. Morning
Migratory BIRD WALKS |
Every Thursday in September and October at 8a.m. This is your chance to see those birds who may be here one week but gone the next. Led by knowledgeable bird-enthusiast James Ewing, the group walks the trails at a leisurely pace in search of everything from backyard birds to those amazing migratory warblers. Open to birders of all experiences! Refreshments served at the end of the walk.
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SEPTEMBER 2018
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Lake Shelbyville Boat Float Birding
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The annual Bird Club Boat Float returns! We'll meet at a Lake Shelbyville marina in the morning to board a 12-person rental pontoon boat. Cruising the lake and "chuming" with popcorn, we'll hope to see eagles and osprey, various gulls, shorebirds and warblers! Past Boat Float highlights have including a peregrine falcon, wild turkeys, and rare-to-Illinois Sabine gulls. Cost will be $20 per person, and advanced RSVP is recommended. A carpool to Lake Shelbyville from the Nature Center will be available. Watch for a date and more details, to come!
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Tues.,
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 6pm |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
Kristin Hoganson is a professor of history at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the author of three books. She will be presenting a talk titled "Economic Ornithology" at the invitation of the EIU Academy of Lifelong Learning. |
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"Even before the rise of commercial air travel and ballistic missiles, air brought to mind direct connections with distant parts of the world more readily than land and water did. This presentation will explore several interrelated aspects of the influences of birds and bird migrations upon Illinoisans’ geographic and environmental perceptions during the first century of Illinois’s statehood." - Kristin
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Tues.,
OCTOBER 30, 2018 6pm |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
We'll enjoy a screening of Bird Club member Jerry Brown's short video compilation of birds and more, titled "Things That Fly" as well as just a few minutes preview of another video he produced, "Cartigraphical History of Illinois." We'll wrap up the meeting by exploring a sample copy of Thayer Birding Software, a great birding computer program that may match your needs. |
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Tues.,
NOVEMBER 27, 2018 6pm |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
It's the second annual Bird Club Trivia Night! No cost and no teams required, we will form teams that evening for a fun, friendly competition all about birds! (Identification, pop culture, history, and more!) |
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Tues.,
DECEMBER 25, 2018 6pm |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
December Meeting Cancelled. Enjoy the holidays! |
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Tues.,
JANUARY 29, 2019 6pm |
Currently seeking a presenter.
Please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteercoord@consolidated.net. |
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Tues.,
FEBRUARY 26, 2019 6pm |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
Retired biology teacher, experienced traveler and photographer, and talented presenter Don Chamberlain will be an exciting February Bird Club meeting guest! Coming from Decatur, Illinois, Don will share "The Challenge of B-I-R-D-S (Wildlife) Photography." |
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"Bird photography is fun and exciting, but also very challenging. I developed my passion for bird photography later in life. As I began to consider retirement, I began to look for activities that I would enjoy. I have developed a love for photography and specifically for bird photography. The letters in B-I-R-D-S highlight many of the challenges that one faces when seeking that memorable wildlife scene." - Don
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January 29
March 26 April 30 2019 |
CURRENTLY 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. Email: volunteercoord@consolidated.net |