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2013 Bird Club Program Schedule
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Meetings are held at 7pm, the first Tuesday of each month, January through November at Riveredge Nature Center. April through October, a 6pm walk at the Riveredge Nature Center precedes the 7pm program.
Download a copy of the 2013 Bird Club calendar
Download a copy of the Timberdoole News brochure here.
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RIVEREDGE NATURE CENTER
4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI 53080
262-375-2715 (metro)
262-675-6888 (local)
http://www.riveredge.us |
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January:
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OFFSHORE LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFOWL AND WATERBIRDS: WHAT WE'RE LEARNING
Tuesday, January 8, 7pm
Bill Mueller provides an update on what the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory's offshore aerial surveys along the western shore of Lake Michigan are discovering.
Learn the results of ongoing research surveys of Lake Michigan offshore waterfowl and waterbirds - these have been over the past 2 1/2 years, by the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory. This presentation features recent GIS and mapping work done by our colleague and partner Anne Reis, of Milwaukee's Urban Ecology Center, along with elements of an accompanying UW-Milwaukee senior undergrad study done by our intern Andrew Limmer.
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February:
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WISCONSIN WATERFOWL
Tuesday, February 5, 7pm
In #6 of our Back to Basics series, Rick Fare shares identification tips for ducks, geese, swans, and other waterbirds along with information on breeding behavior, feeding adaptations, migration, and management.
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March:
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CANCELLED DUE TO FORCASTED BAD WEATHER
OUR 27TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING
FALCONRY AND CAPTIVE FALCON BREEDING
Tuesday, March 5, 7pm
Local Falconer Mike Kaczmarowski provides insight on the challenges and excitement that the sport of falconry provides and describes some of his experiences in breeding falcons in captivity.
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April:
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25 STAGES OF BIRDWATCHING ADDICTION
Tuesday, April 2, 7pm
If you are one of the thousands of birdwatchers who are addicted to this activity or may be approaching this condition, you will find this program by John Feith fascinating.
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May:
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PURPLE MARTIN: WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THIS SPECIES IN WISCONSIN?
Tuesday, May 7, 7pm
The Purple Martin is one of North America's most beloved songbirds. It is known for its skillful aerial exhibitions, tolerance of humans, and pleasant twittering call. Humans have long sought to attract Purple Martins, but as Noel Cutright highlights, the martin is experiencing a population decline.
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BIRDATHON/BANDATHON
Saturday, May 11, Dawn to Dusk
Join us for this all-day birding and banding event on Riveredge Nature Center property. Your financial pledge also helps as this is the Club's only fund-raising event for 2013.
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June:
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WOOD DUCKS: HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOXES PRO-DUCK-TIVE
Tuesday, June 4, 7pm
We now know so much more about one of our favorite ducks, and there is no reason for being disappointed by not being able to erect Wood Duck boxes that are productive according to Jeff Bahls, president of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club.
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July:
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WORLD TRAVELS OF A MUSEUM NATURALIST: IMAGES FROM A 33-YEAR CAREER
Tuesday, July 2, 7pm
Dave Willard chronicles some of his remarkable experiences while traveling the world researching birds for the Chicago Museum of Natural History.
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August:
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RADAR ORNITHOLOGY
Tuesday, August 6, 7pm
Radar ornithology has provided tools for studying movement of birds, especially related to migration. Radar shows where birds are moving, in what direction, and estimates how many are aloft. David LaPuma illustrates how this fascinating tool works and what we are learning about bird migration.
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September:
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FOURTH (ALMOST) ANNUAL BIRD IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE
Tuesday, September 3, 7pm
This PowerPoint program follows in the tradition of the 2009-2011 programs and encourages discussion on how to identify some of the species that were present during the past year in Wisconsin.
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October:
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BUFFLEHEAD: OUR CUTEST DYCK NESTS AT HORICON MARSH
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REFLECTION ON A WETLAND: ANIMALS AND AESTHETICS OF HORICON MARSH
Tuesday, October 1, 7pm
This 2-part program by Jack and Holly Bartholmai follows Jack's attempt to document the first nesting attempt in Wisconsin of the Bufflehead, followed by Jack and Holly's multimedia look at one of Wisconsin's real treasures, Horicon Marsh, a wetland of international importance.
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November:
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BIRDING IN THE GRASSLANDS
Tuesday, November 5, 7pm
Quentin Yoerger tells about the best birding areas in Green and Rock Counties, the territorial area of the Green-Rock Audubon Society and illustrates his program with bird photographs from these locations.
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December:
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NO BIRD CLUB MEETING IN DECEMBER!
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INFO:
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The Riveredge Bird Club held its first meeting in March 1986. The Club brings together those who enjoy observing and learning more about birds and sharing these interest with others. All activities are free and open to the public. Attend a meeting or field trip to become a member and receive the bimonthly newsletter.
Meetings are held at 7pm, the first Tuesday of each month, January through November at Riveredge Nature Center. April through October, a 6pm walk at the Riveredge Nature Center precedes the 7pm program.
Download a copy of the 2013 Bird Club calendar
Location:
RIVEREDGE NATURE CENTER
4458 County Hwy Y
Saukville, WI 53080
262-375-2715 (metro)
262-675-6888 (local)
http://www.riveredge.us
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