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SUMMARY:ABA Bird of the Year Reveal - December 10th
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the American Birding Association selects a Bird of the Year\, a tradition that started over a decade ago\, in 2011.\n\nThis year\, the Bird of the Year Reveal Party will take place in Nashville\, Tennessee\, on December 10th.\n\nJoin us there—whether in person or online—and be among the first to celebrate our 2023 Bird of the Year!\n\nYou will get a chance to meet our next Bird of the Year artist Liz Clayton Fuller\, see the original artwork\, and hang out with the ABA team. There will be field trips and workshops on Saturday and Sunday morning\, and a smashing Reveal Party on Saturday evening—with live music\, art\, food and drinks\, dancing\, and the pure joy of celebrating together!\n\nFor more information or to purchase tickets visit – https://www.aba.org/birdoftheyear/
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/aba-bird-of-the-year-reveal-warner-park-december-10th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News
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SUMMARY:December 15th Monthly NTOS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting this month will begin an hour earlier than normal.  We will begin gathering at 6:00 pm to enjoy some Christmas Potluck cheer and treats. \nPlease bring your favorite FINGER FOOD or Christmas treats to share with your fellow members.  NTOS will provide the paper products as well as the drink. \nOur guest for the evening will be our own Ken Oeser who will thrill us with his adventure in Iceland. \nEveryone is invited…so grab a friend and come join us for some holiday cheers!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/december-15th-monthly-ntos-meeting/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T210000
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SUMMARY:December Monthly Meeting - Thursday the 15th
DESCRIPTION:Our December monthly meeting will take place on the 15th at Radnor Lake State Park.  We will meet ONE HOUR earlier\, at 6 pm\, for a finger food Pot Luck season celebration. \nBring your favorite sweet or savory party finger food to share with your fellow members.  Paper products and drink will be provided by the Club. \nThe meeting will begin at 7:15 pm followed by a program on Iceland by our own Ken Oeser. \nWe hope to see you there to share some holiday cheers!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/december-monthly-meeting-thursday-the-15th/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
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SUMMARY:Christmas 'land' Bird Count - December 17\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please join our Chapter as we participate in the 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count!  Our ‘land’ count will take place on Saturday\, December 17th\, 2022.  With 9 ‘pieces of the circle’ there are many options and habitats to count.  Our circle includes Bells Bend\, Harpeth East\, Harpeth West\, Highway 70\, Owl’s Hill\, Popular Creek\, Radnor Lake\, Warner Parks and West Meade. \nCyndi Routledge is the coordinator.  Please contact her – routledges@bellsouth.net – and she will put you in touch with one of the 9 area leaders. \nMark your calendars!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/christmas-bird-counts-land-and-lake/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T233807Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas 'lake Bird Count - Sunday\, January 1st\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Lake Christmas bird count will take place on January 1st\, 2023.   This count encompasses Percy Priest Lake\, Old Hickory Lake and surrounding areas as well as Shelby Bottoms.  Mark your calendars and look for additional information as time draws near.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/christmas-lake-bird-count-sunday-january-1st-2023/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20221216T042258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T042258Z
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SUMMARY:January Monthly Meeting - 19th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting on January 19th at 7:15 pm at Radnor Lake State Park Visitor’s Center.  Everyone is welcome! \nThis month’s program will highlight Alaska. \nThose who have been to Alaska always remember the first glimpses of the snow-capped mountains as they fly into the state. The seabirds and whales of Kenai Fjord\, the mammals and scenery of the Denali Highway and the tundra around Nome will impress even the most casual observer. Join the Routledges and Lasleys as they bring it all to you and share their tales of traveling various parts of Alaska in June of 2022. \nHope to see you there!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/january-monthly-meeting-19th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T120000
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SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - Crooked Branch and Peeler Park - January 21st
DESCRIPTION:Part of Nashville’s impressive greenway system\, these two smaller and perhaps under-birded parks are both located close to one another in northern Davidson County making them ideal to explore together.  Crooked Branch contains a seasonal wetland\, and if conditions are right hosts large numbers of wintering waterfowl.  It also has a one-mile paved loop trail through successional forest habitat which can be good for sparrows and local winter residents.  Peeler Park lies at the “bottom” of Neely’s Bend and contains a mix of overgrown fields and woods\, and is very reminiscent of Shelby Bottoms.  We will meet at the Crooked Branch parking lot at 7:00 a.m. (116 Ray Ave\, Lakewood\, TN).  The parking lot is very small\, so carpooling is highly encouraged. Once we finish up there\, we’ll make the short drive over to Peeler Park where we will meet at the Menees Ln. trailhead.  We should finish up around lunchtime. (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-crooked-branch-and-peeler-park-january-21st/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T190000
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SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting - 16th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our regular monthly meeting on February 16th at Radnor Lake State Park at 7:15 pm. Everyone is welcome. \nThis month we will hear about the great conservation work being done at the Nashville Zoo. \nZoos have come a long way from being ‘just menageries’.  Today\, the Nashville Zoo and hundreds of other zoos have committed time\, energy and money to saving species – locally and globally.  Joe de Graauw will highlight what’s going on at the Nashville Zoo as well as collaborative efforts among the Association of Zoos and Aquarium institutions.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/february-monthly-meeting-16th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T123000
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SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip to Robertson County with Tony Lance - February 18th
DESCRIPTION:Come join our annual tradition of winter birding in Robertson County!  There are thousands of acres of rolling farmland home to Horned Larks and Eastern Meadowlarks year around which are joined in the winter by American Pipits\, Lapland Longspurs\, numerous sparrows (including White-crowned\, Savannah\, and occasionally Vesper)\, Loggerhead Shrikes\, and Merlin.  We will explore several quiet\, infrequently traveled farm roads by car looking for these species. We will also pass several farm ponds and small lakes where we’ll be sure to look for wintering waterfowl.  We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sudden Service gas station/Dunkin’ Donuts at Exit 24 (Pleasant View/Springfield) on I-24 where we will join our expert trip leader\, Tony Lance. The outing should finish around mid-day\, so be sure to bring a snack and water and dress warmly. Some may want to meet in Nashville in the lower parking lot of the Adventure Science Center to carpool to the field trip site. If this is your choice\, please leave no later than 7:00 a.m. (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-to-robertson-county-with-tony-lance-february-18th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
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SUMMARY:Join us for our Monthly meeting - March 16th
DESCRIPTION:Our March monthly meeting will take place on March 16th at 7:15 pm at Radnor Lake State Park Visitor’s Center.  Everyone is welcome to attend. \nThis month NTOS members Chris Sloan\, will discuss and share pictures of his adventure with Graham Gerdeman\, and Mike Smith on their ten day trip to Guatemala.  Aside from having some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable\, Guatemala plays host to myriad beautiful and unique birds.  Tops on any birder’s list is the Horned Guan\, aka the “Guatemalan Unicorn”\, which is considered by many to be one of the coolest birds in the world.  Chris will share pictures and stories of Guatemala’s beautiful landscapes\, birds\, and reptiles\, as well as pictures from the spectacular Mayan ruins of Tikal.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/join-us-for-our-monthly-meeting-march-16th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T120000
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SUMMARY:Saturday April 15th - Field trip to Vesta Cedar Glade\, Rutherford County
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 15th – Birds\, Butterflies\, and Blooms – Vesta Cedar Glade\, Rutherford County \nCome join Richard Connors and Mike Smith for a naturalist experience in one of the most unique ecosystems in Tennessee – the cedar glade!  Cedar glades are characterized by shallow\, rocky soils which limits the growth of most woody plants\, and the resulting plant community contains mainly cedar trees interspersed with open rocky glades that support many species of rare wildflowers\, a few of which are found nowhere else on earth.  Consequently\, many interesting birds and butterflies call this ecosystem home\, from breeding Prairie Warblers and Common Nighthawks to butterflies such as Southern Dogface and Juniper Hairstreak.  We will explore all facets of this ecosystem on our outing.  In order to give the butterflies a chance to warm up a bit\, we’ll meet at 9:00am:  from I-840 in Rutherford Co\, take Exit 67 and turn east (toward the Love’s Truck Stop) and travel 1.6 miles along Vesta Rd.  Turn left onto Moccasin Ln and travel 1 mile to the entrance (small parking lot on the left).  Navigating to “Vesta Cedar Glade” using Google Maps will take you right there.  For additional information\, please email ms722@bellsouth.net.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/saturday-april-15th-field-trip-to-vesta-cedar-glade-rutherford-county/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
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SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - Bells Bend Park - March 25th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early spring outing as we explore the overgrown fields and pastures of Bells Bend Park.  We’ll begin just before dawn at Bells Bend Park to look and listen for owls and American Woodcock\, the males of which hopefully will still be “peenting” and displaying their way into the hearts of the females just before dawn.  Once things lighten up\, we’ll meander along the trails in search of sparrows\, waterfowl\, Northern Harrier\, and other early spring arrivals.  We’ll meet at 5:30 a.m. at the Poplar Creek trailhead (the FIRST park entrance) for the pre-dawn portion of our trip.  For those wishing to sleep in a bit\, you can join us around 7:00 at the nature center parking lot (the SECOND park entrance) for the daytime portion of our trip. We should wrap up around lunchtime.  Please dress in layers\, and wear appropriate footwear as the grassy trails can be damp.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-bells-bend-park-march-25th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T113000
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SUMMARY:FIRST of season RADNOR LAKE BIRD WALK...WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 19TH
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS as we celebrate spring with our annual Wednesday morning walks…the first is April 19th.  Meet at 7:30 am in the west parking lot of Radnor Lake SP near the kiosks.  Jerry Webb will be your leader today. \nWe talk the same route each time so if you’re running late or stuck in morning traffic you can easily find the group.   We go up the road\, across the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge where the walk ‘officially’ ends.  Feel free to continue around the lake and back to the road if you are so inclinded. \nResults for each walk are posted on our FB page and Tn-birds. \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/first-of-season-radnor-lake-bird-walk-wednesday-april-19th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting....April 20th
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meeting – Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  7 pm \nAll welcome… \nPrrogram – Finn Goodwin-Bain – Bird Safe Nashville film \nFinn Goodwin-Bain\, a recent graduate of Belmont University\, made a short documentary film with the help of other Belmont students. This film\, Bird Safe Nashville\, is about birding\, the decline of bird species in North America and conservation efforts in Nashville\, Tennessee. This film was made to inspire change among Nashville residents by showing the complexity of why birds are disappearing and by offering ways individuals can contribute to conservation.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-april-20th/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T113000
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SUMMARY:Second WEDNESDAY MORNING RADNOR WALK...APRIL 26TH
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS as we celebrate spring with our annual Wednesday morning walks…our second walk is April 26th. .  Meet at 7:30 am in the west parking lot of Radnor Lake SP near the kiosks.  Tom Seador will be your leader today. \nWe talk the same route each time so if you’re running late or stuck in morning traffic you can easily find the group.   We go up the road\, across the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge where the walk ‘officially’ ends.  Feel free to continue around the lake and back to the road if you are so inclinded. \nResults for each walk are posted on our FB page and Tn-birds. \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/second-wednesday-morning-radnor-walk-april-26th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,News
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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SUMMARY:TOS Annual Spring Meeting - Make your plans...
DESCRIPTION:2023 TOS State Spring Meeting – Nashville\, April 28-30\, 2023 \nTHE SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY NOAH STRYCKER IS SOLD OUT.  We still have plenty of room for the Friday night reception\, Saturday and Sunday field trips and the Merlin/eBird ‘how-to” seminar at Beaman Park on Saturday at 2 pm. \nWe are pleased to announce that the Nashville chapter of TOS will be hosting the Annual Spring TOS State Meeting\, April 28-30\, 2023. Friday night registration and reception will be held at the conference hotel\, The Hampton Inn Ashland City\, from 5-7:30 pm. The Saturday afternoon board meeting will be held at Bells Bend Outdoor Center at 4187 Old Hickory Blvd\, Nashville\, 37218 \nThe Hampton Inn Ashland City is located at 1609 Hwy 12 South\, Ashland City\, 37015. Phone: 615-845-1609 The hotel is reserving a block of rooms for TOS members through March 28\, 2023 at a special rate of $139 for King or Queen. Link to reserve your room here: Tennessee Ornithological Society (hilton.com)  If you call for reservation\, please mention that you are a TOS member and confirm the special rate. Breakfast is included. \nThe Saturday night reception and program will be held at the Green Door Gourmet\, 7007 River Road Pike\, Nashville\, 37209. https://www.greendoorgourmet.com This farm-to-table venue has ties to TOS\, as it is the home of Albert Ganier III and his wife\, Sylvia\, grandchildren of one of the TOS founders\, Albert Ganier Sr.  Happy Hour will be from 4:30-6 pm with a cash bar. You will be able to browse and shop at the Green Door’s farm store and enjoy historical displays. Dinner will be at 6pm followed by our keynote speaker. \nOur speaker for the Saturday banquet will be Noah Strycker. https://noahstrycker.com  Noah is an ornithologist\, 2004 ABA Young Birder of the Year\, and global Big Year adventurer. His 2017 book\, Birding Without Borders is a personal account of his epic quest in 2015 to see more than half of the planet’s bird species in a single year. We will have a limited number books available at the banquet for purchase\, or you may bring your previously purchased copy for Noah to sign. We also look forward to birding with Noah on our field trips throughout the weekend. \nField Trips are still being finalized but will include the Green Door Farm property along the Cumberland\, directly across the river from Bells Bend Park. Nearby birding hot spots Beaman Park and The Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail will most likely be on the menu as well. \nFor additional information contact Cyndi Routledge: routledges@bellsouth.net                                                              _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \nTOS SPRING MEETING 2019 REGISTRATION FORM \nName(s)________________________________________________TOS Chapter________________ \nAddress__________________________________________ Phone___________________________ \n_________________________________________________ e-mail___________________________ \n$_____ for _____Meeting Registrations @ $10 each                              Via Mail: Pam Lasley\, NTOS Treasurer \n$_____ for _____Dinner Reservations @ $35 each                                                  5886 Willshire Dr \n$_____________Total payable to Nashville TOS                                                      Nashville\, TN 37215 \nOn-line payment: Click the yellow “Donate” Button here: https://nashvillebirds.org/donate Please include the above information in the note.  A Paypal account is NOT required. Contact plasley@comcast.net for registration questions.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/tos-annual-spring-meeting-april-28-30th-in-nashville/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:TOS Spring Meeting...April 29th and 30th...
DESCRIPTION:Saturday and Sunday\, April 29th & 30th  – TOS Spring Meeting\, Ashland City\, TN \nTHE SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY NOAH STRYCKER IS SOLD OUT.  But we still have plenty of room for the Friday night reception\, field trips on Saturday and Sunday\, the eBird/Merlin Seminar on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm at Beaman Park and the BOD meeting. \nThe Nashville chapter of TOS will host a series of field trips as part of the annual TOS spring meeting.  For details\, visit https://nashvillebirds.org/make-your-plans-to-attend-the-annual-spring-tos-meeting-to-be-held-in-nashville-in-2023/ .  Venues include The Green Door Farm and Restaurant\, Beaman Park\, Bells Bend Park\, Narrows of the Harpeth\, Cheatham WMA\, and the Ashland City Bicentennial Trail.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/tos-spring-meeting-april-29th-and-30th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T113000
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SUMMARY:THIRD WEDNESDAY MORNING WALK....MAY 3RD
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS as we celebrate spring with our annual Wednesday morning walks…the third walk is May 3rd.  Meet at 7:30 am in the west parking lot of Radnor Lake SP near the kiosks.  Tim Ryan will be your leader today. \nWe talk the same route each time so if you’re running late or stuck in morning traffic you can easily find the group.   We go up the road\, across the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge where the walk ‘officially’ ends.  Feel free to continue around the lake and back to the road if you are so inclinded. \nResults for each walk are posted on our FB page and Tn-birds. \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/third-wednesday-morning-walk-may-3rd/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,News
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230214T211312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T211312Z
UID:4327-1683331200-1683417599@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:SPRING BIRD COUNT! Saturday\, May 6th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual spring bird count on Saturday\, May 6th.  We will be counting all of Davidson County and need your help.  Please contact Barbara Harris\, count coordinator – harrbarbara@bellsouth.net – and let her know you’re interested in counting.  She can put you in touch with an area leader or answer any questions you might have regarding the count. \nIt’s always a good day…and you never know what you might find when you’re out and about!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/spring-bird-count-saturday-may-6th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230321T161925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T161925Z
UID:4381-1683331200-1683417599@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Spring Count...May 6th
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 6th  – NTOS Spring Count \nIn lieu of an organized field trip\, we hope you will join our annual NTOS Spring Count:  come team up with other birders as we visit the top hotspots in town during the peak of spring migration.  All levels of experience are appreciated\, and every bird counts\, so please consider being a part of this important citizen science event!  We typically tally around 150 species overall with 30+ species of warblers.  A full list of the routes is listed below\, so please pick the one that works best for you. \n2023 Spring Count Locations:  Beaman Park\, Bells Bend Park\, Harpeth East\, Harpeth West\, Old Hickory Lake\, Owl’s Hill\, Radnor Lake\, Shelby Park and Bottoms\, and Warner Park. \nTo sign up\, please email harrbarbara@bellsouth.net\, and indicate which route you’d like to sign up for\, and you’ll be put in touch with the local route leader to get the meeting time and place.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-spring-count-may-6th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230407T012603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T012603Z
UID:4408-1683703800-1683718200@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Fourth and final WEDNESDAY MORNING RADNOR LAKE WALK....MAY 10TH
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS as we celebrate spring with our annual Wednesday morning walks…THE FINAL WALK FOR SPRING WILL BE MAY 10th..  Meet at 7:30 am in the west parking lot of Radnor Lake SP near the kiosks.  Tim Ryan will be your leader today. \nWe talk the same route each time so if you’re running late or stuck in morning traffic you can easily find the group.   We go up the road\, across the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge where the walk ‘officially’ ends.  Feel free to continue around the lake and back to the road if you are so inclinded. \nResults for each walk are posted on our FB page and Tn-birds. \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fourth-and-final-wednesday-morning-radnor-lake-walk-may-10th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230321T164214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T164214Z
UID:4387-1684436400-1684443600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - May 18th
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting at Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  7 pm \nAll welcome… \nProgram – Ken Oeser – Birding the British Isles \nKen Oeser will take us along on a trip he made in July\, 2022 that covered Ireland\, Northern Ireland\, Wales\, Scotland and England. Highlights include the highest point in the UK to the underground\, with over 100 species of birds in various habitats along the way.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-may-18th/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230321T162115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T155942Z
UID:4383-1685170800-1685194200@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:TENTATIVE...May 27th Field Trip to Fort Campbell...CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This field trip has been cancelled.  We were NOT able to gain access to Fort Campbell that day. \nWe will try to reschedule in the future. \nOur apologies…
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/tentative-may-27th-field-trip-to-fort-campbell-registration-required-for-this-event/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230321T164357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T164357Z
UID:4389-1686855600-1686862800@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly meeting June 15th
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting at Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd. 7 pm \nAll welcome! \nProgram – Jonathan May traveled to Southern Africa last year – a trip that included Zambia\, Botswana and South Africa. The focus of the safari was the Okavango Delta\, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the earth’s largest inland deltas. This delta provides refuge to over 530 species of birds\, 160 species of mammals\, and 155 species of reptiles. Jonathan will share with us what he learned about this part of Africa – its wildlife\, people and problems – as well as photos of a multitude of birds and Africa’s other unique wildlife.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-june-15th/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230818
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230321T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T164814Z
UID:4391-1689811200-1692316799@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NO MONTHLY MEETING in JULY or AUGUST
DESCRIPTION:We take a hiatus for the months of July and August so there are no meetings or formal field trips. \nMeetings will resume on September 21st. \nSee you then….
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/no-monthly-meeting-in-july-or-august/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230901T151301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T151301Z
UID:4505-1693555200-1693587600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Annual Fall Count - September 30th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our annual FALL BIRD COUNT on Saturday\, September 30th. \nFor information and to volunteer contact Barbara Harris – harrbarbara@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/annual-fall-count-september-30th/
CATEGORIES:News
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230605T144006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T144006Z
UID:4444-1694217600-1694303999@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:September 9\, 2023 - Field Trip to Duck River NWR
DESCRIPTION:As anyone familiar with Middle Tennessee’s avifauna knows\, the Duck River unit of the Tennessee NWR is one of the top birding hotspots in the region.  By early September\, shorebird migration should be in full swing\, and wading birds (herons and egrets) should still be present in good numbers.  Land bird migration should be ticking up as well\, and of course there’s always a chance for a rarity or two.  We will slowly drive around the refuge loop stopping often to scan various pools\, bays\, and pastures for birds.  For logistical reasons\, carpooling is highly encouraged.  We’ll meet at the MTA Park-and-Ride in Bellevue at 6:15am or you can meet us at the refuge entrance at 8:00am.  Please dress for the (hot) weather and bring plenty of water and snacks.  We should finish up in the early afternoon.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net  Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/september-9-2023-field-trip-to-duck-river-nwr/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230707T153049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T153049Z
UID:4462-1694246400-1694268000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Field trip to Duck River Unit of TNWR - September 9\, 2023...
DESCRIPTION:As anyone familiar with Middle Tennessee’s avifauna knows\, the Duck River unit of the Tennessee NWR is one of the top birding hotspots in the region. By early Sep- tember\, shorebird migration should be in full swing\, and wading birds (herons and egrets) should still be present in good numbers. Land bird migration should be ticking up as well\, and of course there’s always a chance for a rarity or two. We will slowly drive around the refuge loop stop- ping often to scan various pools\, bays\, and pastures for birds. For logistical reasons\, carpooling is highly encour- aged. We’ll meet at the MTA Park-and-Ride in Bellevue at 6:15am or you can meet us at the refuge entrance at 8:00am. Please dress for the (hot) weather and bring plenty of water and snacks. We should finish up in the early afternoon. (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/field-trip-to-duck-river-unit-of-tnwr-september-9-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230713T031659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T031659Z
UID:4476-1695195000-1695209400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:First FALL Wednesday morning Migration Radnor Lake walk
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS as we begin yet another year of Wednesday morning Radnor Lake State Park FALL MIGRATION BIRD WALKS. \nMeet at 7:30 am in the parking lot outside the Visitor’s Center by 7:30 am.  Today your leader will be Melinda Welton. \nIn case you’re running late the route is always the same.  Up the road\, across the spillway\, over the bridge and down to Long Bridge where the walk officially ends.  Some will continue around the lake while others will return to their cars.  Your choice. \nCome join us for an hour or all morning. You never know what you might find at Radnor Lake during migration! \nFor additonal information contact Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/first-fall-wednesday-morning-migration-radnor-lake-walk/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195810
CREATED:20230901T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T150931Z
UID:4500-1695321000-1695330000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:FALL FLOCK POT LUCK DINNER - September 21st - 6:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Summer is all but over so it’s time to FLOCK back together for our monthly meetings.  And what better way than to kick-off a new year than to have a POT LUCK.  We will meet at 6:30 pm bring your favorite pot luck dish and tales of your summer adventures to share. \nSee you there!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fall-flock-pot-luck-dinner-september-21st-630-pm/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News,NTOS Meeting
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