Upcoming Bird Club Events & Dates |
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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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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 a short 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 |
BIRD CLUB MEETING:
Long-time Bird Club member and local birding expert Ron Bradley will treat us to a photography show! His portraits of small, hard-to-catch birds are the envy of other photographers, and his dedication to birding has meant he's been there to catch amazing scenes and bird activities that are rarely captured. It's sure to be a great visual experience! |
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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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April 30 May 28 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 Dakota here. |