Reminder…we do NOT have a monthly meeting in JULY and AUGUST…
Upcoming counts and TOS State meeting dates…please make note.
For those who like to keep a long range calendar of events please note the following information: 2026 Spring NTOS Count is set for Saturday, April 25th. 2026 Fall NTOS Count will be set for Saturday, September 26th. 2026 Christmas Bird Count will be Saturday, December 19th. TOS Meetings (which probably won’t make a
FEBRUARY monthly meeting CANCELLED due to ICE STORM damage and subsequent CLEAN UP.
The FEBRUARY MEETING of the Nashville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (NTOS) has been CANCELLED. The recent ICE storm caused extensive tree damage to the Park. The Park also remains without electricity and water. Clean-up and restoration is expected to take until at least March 1st. Please make sure to check back here
A message from NTOS member Jan Shaw….
I would like to let my NTOS friends know of the passing of my mother, Margie Koehler, on 1/17/2026. She and my dad were active members of NTOS for decades, attending meetings and field trips for many years. They were also responsible for encouraging my interest in birding, which became a passion for me. In
WE NEED YOU…
Why join NTOS when our events are open to everyone? Because membership is about more than access — it’s about impact. When you join NTOS, your individual voice is amplified. Together with over 700 members across Tennessee, you help shape environmental policy and strengthen protections for birds and their habitats. NTOS has earned credibility
WEDNESDAY MORNING RADNOR LAKE LEADERS NEEDED FOR SPRING 2026!
Spring will soon be upon us and I'm in search of leaders for the 4 Wednesday morning migration walks at Radnor Lake SP. They begin on Wednesday, April 22nd and run through May 8th. Walks begin at 7:30 from outside the Visitor's center and follow the same traditional route each time...up the road, across the
VOLUNTEERS NEEDS FOR FALL WEDNESDAY MORNING RADNOR LAKE MIGRATION WALKS…
It’s that time again…time to find 4 willing volunteers for the FALL Wednesday morning Radnor Lake migration walk. This year’s dates are September 17th & 24th and October 1st & 8th. We gather by 7:30 am near the kiosk in the west Parking lot (off Otter Creek Rd) of Radnor Lake…and then set off up
TOS SPRING MEETING INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM
Tennessee Ornithological Society Spring Meeting, 2025 The Chattanooga Chapter will host the 2025 TOS Spring Meeting, May 2-4. We at CTOS are eager to share our scenic city and birding hotspots with you! The meeting sites are a short walk apart, and steps from Aquarium Plaza in downtown Chattanooga. Friday evening’s reception will be held
Important information from our birder friends at Warner Parks….
Dear NTOS member... I am reaching out to you regarding a significant development that could profoundly and negatively impact the ecosystems, and native plants and animals of Warner Parks. A proposal in the Belle Meade Highlands Design and Mobility Implementation Plan currently under consideration, would ultimately result in the construction of
Immediate request for volunteer….Area Leader for January 1st Christmas Bird Count
We need your help!! Are you interested in being the Area Leader for the Donelson/ Pennington Bend and the Metro Center Route for the January 1st, 2025 NTOS Christmas Bird Count?? We could sure use your help!! For more information or to volunteer, please call Tarcila Fox - 615-405-8625!