Join us for our Monthly Meetings! MEETINGS WILL BE IN PERSON WITHOUT ZOOM
Our meetings are informative and include presentations from experts in the birding community!
We have a short business meeting, followed by entertaining, educational programs.
WHEN: Second Thursday of each month, September - May
SCHEDULE: 7:00 PM | Business Meeting and Program
Meeting will be in person. No Zoom available.
Meeting: April 13, 2023
Sandy Bottom Nature Park Conference Center
Social: 6:30 PM
Meeting: 7:00 PM
Machicomoco State Park- History and Bird Life
Presenter: Emily Harlan Interpretive Ranger
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Meeting: May 11, 2023
Sandy Bottom Nature Park Conference Center
Social: 6:30 PM
Meeting: 7:00 PM
Update to "Impact of Agricultural Practices on Grassland Bird Nesting in WV
Presenter: Katie Foster
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End of Year Picnic
Picnic: June 11, 2023
Sandy Bottom Nature Park Parker Pavilion
Arrive at noon
This year our picnic will be on SUNDAY instead of Saturday because of scheduling problems. As we did last year, we will not be grilling, but will be doing a cover dish. Please choose between an appetizer, salad, main dish,or dessert to serve at least 8 people, The club will provide paper products, ice, tea and water. Last year this provided a good variety of food and a great opportunity to sample something different. I will keep a list to avoid having multiples of the same dish. There will be a signup sheet at the April and May meetings or you can call, text or email me to let me know if you plan to attend and the number coming (spouse, family etc), and what you plan to bring. So, mark your calendar for noon on Sunday, June 11, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Parker Pavilion; eat at 12:30 PM, gather before and after to socialize.
Jane Frigo home: 757-873-0721
cell: 757-776-7925
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COVID and HRBC
The Hampton Roads Bird Club membership is encouraged to receive vaccinations and boosters related to COVID. The club suggests everyone use caution to safeguard against potential exposure to COVID by practicing distancing, wearing masks and other established protocols for avoiding pathogen exposure. All members are encouraged to wear masks when inside at meetings and limit unknown
persons when carpooling. Most importantly any individuals feeling ill, with a fever, or any typical flu or cold-like symptoms should NOT attend meetings, field trips, or Sunday morning walks. It is up to all members to be mindful of the health of others by staying home when appropriate, and to employ their own precautions.
Previous Meeting Video links
4/14/22: Impact of Agricultural Practices on Grassland Bird Nesting in Western Virginia
by
Katie Foster
by Bob Schamerhorn
by Dr. Philip Lavretsky
Waterfowl Biologist, University of Texas-El Paso
1/13/22: Variability of Winter Birds in Virginia
by James Abbott
Environmental Educator at the James River Association
11/11/21: Raptor Rehabilitation at the El Paso Zoo
by Vikke Milne DVM
by Alicia Garcia Natural Resources Program Manager
9/9/21: Insects, the Rarely Celebrated Partners of the Bird World
by Shawn T. Dash PhD
5/17/21: Bird Migration 2020 Brings Welcome Surprises
by Dr. Jerry Via
4/8/21: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks
Birds, Rocks, Trees, and Water Plus San Diego Birding
by Pete Peterman
by Jason Johnston
10/8/20: Ticks, Birds, and People