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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
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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:20260405T005842
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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:20260405T005842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T164214Z
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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:20260405T005842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T155942Z
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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
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CREATED:20230321T164357Z
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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:20260405T005842
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:20260405T005842
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:20260405T005842
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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:20260405T005842
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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:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230713T031659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T031659Z
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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:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230901T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T150931Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230713T031831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T031831Z
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SUMMARY:Second of four Radnor Lake Migration walks set for September 27th...
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for the second of four 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 Grant Winters. \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/second-of-four-radnor-lake-migration-walks-set-for-september-27th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T144751Z
UID:4446-1696032000-1696118399@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:FALL COUNT - Saturday\, September 30th
DESCRIPTION:The NTOS FALL bird count will take place on Saturday\, September 30th\, 2023.  If you’re interested in counting that day please contact Barbara Harris for more information or to sign up. harrbarbara@bellsouth.net \nCount days are always fun\, a good way to learn about birds in our area and bird with other bird enthusiasts.  You can also count birds at your feeder if you live within Davidson County. \nWe invite you to join in on the fun!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fall-count-saturday-september-30th/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230713T032012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T032012Z
UID:4481-1696404600-1696419000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Third of four Radnor Lake Migration walks...October 4th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for the 3rd in our series 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 Danny Shelton \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/third-of-four-radnor-lake-migration-walks-october-4th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230713T032144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T032144Z
UID:4483-1697009400-1697023800@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:The last in our FALL Migration walk series at Radnor Lake...October 11th.
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for the last Wednesday morning Radnor Lake State Park FALL MIGRATION BIRD WALKS this season. \nMeet at 7:30 am in the parking lot outside the Visitor’s Center by 7:30 am.  Today your leader will be Cherie Parker. \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/the-last-in-our-fall-migration-walk-series-at-radnor-lake-october-11th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230707T152705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T010636Z
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SUMMARY:FALL TOS Meeting to be held in Chattanooga on October 13-15th...
DESCRIPTION:The TOS Fall Meeting will be held in Chattanooga on October 13-15th\, 2023. \nHost hotel is the Fairfield Inn and Suites 124/Lookout Mountain.  Friday reception and all field trips will leave from there.  Paper session and Board of Directors meeting will be held at the Baylor School on Saturday afternoon. \nTOS 2023 Fall Meeting Details \n2023 Registration form \nWe hope you’ll join us in Chattanooga in October!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fall-tos-meeting-to-be-held-in-chattanooga-on-october-13-15th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20230922T134558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T232743Z
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SUMMARY:OCTOBER 28th FIELD TRIP - Green Door Gourmet\, Nashville
DESCRIPTION:We will tour this 200+ acre working organic farm which is nestled along the Cumberland River right across from Bells Bend Park.  Featuring a mix of cedar forest\, upland hardwoods\, and large agricultural fields\, it forms a habitat mosaic that should attract a wide variety of birds.  We plan to hike around the entire property along a set of gravel and grass roads that visit these different habitats\, and the total distance traveled should be approx. 3 miles.  We have timed this trip to coincide with the peak of fall sparrow migration and plan to spend the bulk of our time exploring the open fields along the river. The farm also features restrooms and organic farm shop where we will conclude the trip.  We will meet at 7:30am.  PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE GATE MARKED FARM TRUCK ENTRANCE which is off River Road – not the main parking lot.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net  Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/october-28th-field-trip-green-door-gourmet-nashville/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
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UID:4522-1700298000-1700310600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - November 18th: Woods Reservoir Boat Tour (near Tullahoma)
DESCRIPTION:NTOS member Jeffrey Cowell has graciously offered to organize a boat tour of Woods Reservoir aboard his pontoon boat during mid-November\, which is right when waterfowl migration kicks into high gear.  We will spend several hours on the water searching for newly arriving migrants.  The trip is open to NTOS members\, and will be limited to 10 participants\, which will be filled on a first-come\, first serve basis.  We will go out on the water in two shifts so that everyone has a chance to participate.  The first group will go out at 9:00 am\, and the next group will go out at 12:30pm.  As participants sign up\, they will be added to one of the two trips\, and an email will be sent prior to the trip notifying everyone which trip they will be on.  The boat will leave from the Morris Ferry Boat Dock at 99-79 Morris Ferry Dock Rd\, Estill Springs\, TN.  A few notes: dress in layers; it can be much colder on the water. There are no restrooms on site although you can use Jeffrey’s camp if it’s an emergency.  If you have a life jacket\, please bring one.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net  Please include “Woods Reservoir Boat Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/field-trip-november-18th-woods-reservoir-boat-tour-near-tullahoma/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20231107T163050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T163050Z
UID:4563-1702684800-1702771199@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Christmas 'Land' Count - Saturday\, December 16th\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our TWO annual Christmas Bird Count.   The first is the ‘land’ count which will take place on Saturday\, December 16th. \nCount leaders will be getting in touch with those who have counted before with details for their areas.  However if you’ve never counted with us please contact Cyndi Routledge at routledges@bellsouth.net and she’ll put you in touch with the leader in your desired area or habitat. \nThank you!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-christmas-land-count-saturday-december-16th-2023/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Routledge":MAILTO:routledges@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20231122T234302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T234537Z
UID:4568-1703181600-1703192400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Pot Luck Dinner - December 21st - 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/annual-christmas-pot-luck-dinner-december-21st-6-pm/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20231107T163810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T163810Z
UID:4565-1704067200-1704153599@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:'LAKE' Christmas Bird Count - January 1st\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our TWO annual Christmas Bird Count.   The second is the ‘lake’ count which will take place on Monday\, January 1. 2024. \nCount leaders will be getting in touch with those who have counted before with details for their areas.  However if you’ve never counted with us and would like to do so please contact Richard Connors – didymops07@gmail.com and put CBC in the subject line…He’ll put you in touch with the leader in your desired area or habitat. \nThank you!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/lake-christmas-bird-count-january-1st-2024/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240116T163613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T164204Z
UID:4668-1705536000-1705622399@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:The January 18th monthly meeting has been CANCELLED due to present and pending weather....
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting\, scheduled to be held on Thursday\, January 18th has been CANCELLED. \nWith current snow\, a pending minor thaw and then more snow predicted for Thursday we decided it was the safest decision. \nSee everyone next month! \nBe safe\, keep warm and enjoy your birds!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/the-january-18th-monthly-meeting-has-been-cancelled-due-to-present-and-pending-weather/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240112T161954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T161954Z
UID:4657-1705708800-1705795199@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Saturday\, January 20\, 2024 - Field Trip to Pace Point - Due to potential weather please watch for any announcements with regard to cancellation.
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a trip to the Big Sandy unit of the Ten-\nnessee National Wildlife Refuge as we explore the many\nbays and inlets for wintering ducks\, geese\, loons\, and\ngulls as well as the surrounding uplands for raptors and\nsongbirds. An impressive number of rarities have oc-\ncurred at this location and it can hold staggering numbers\nof waterfowl and sparrows in the winter. All seven wood-\npecker species can be found with regularity\, and the open\nfields can be good for larks\, longspurs\, and pipits. This\narea is also fairly reliable for wintering Golden Eagle and\nLeConte’s Sparrow. We will meet at 8:00 am at the Suno-\nco Gas Station at the corner of Hwy 69A and Main St. in\nthe town of Big Sandy. For logistical reasons\, carpooling\nis highly encouraged to maximize everyone’s chances for\nseeing all the birds. For those wishing to carpool from\nNashville\, meet at the Bellevue Park-and-Ride and leave\nno later than 6:15 am. The outing should last through mid-\nafternoon with a lunch stop back in Big Sandy as we trav-\nel from Pace Point over to Britton Ford. Please dress for\nthe weather as it can be windy along the water. (Contact\ninformation: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS\nField Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/saturday-january-20-2024-field-trip-to-pace-point-due-to-potential-weather-please-watch-for-any-announcements-with-regard-to-cancellation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240112T163350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T160210Z
UID:4666-1705737600-1705770000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Big Sandy/Pace Point Trip - January 20\, 2024 - HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SAFETY REASONS.
DESCRIPTION:**Due to ROAD CONDITIONS AND weather this field trip to Pace Point has been CANCELLED.  Law Enforcement in the area reports that NO roads have been plowed past the Big Sandy Market and roads into the Refuge there are icy and snowpacked.  If you have any questions please contact Mike Smith – ms722@bellsouth.net and put ‘Field trip’ in the subject line.  Thank you for understanding.  \nCome join us for a trip to the Big Sandy unit of the Ten-\nnessee National Wildlife Refuge as we explore the many\nbays and inlets for wintering ducks\, geese\, loons\, and\ngulls as well as the surrounding uplands for raptors and\nsongbirds. An impressive number of rarities have oc-\ncurred at this location and it can hold staggering numbers\nof waterfowl and sparrows in the winter. All seven wood-\npecker species can be found with regularity\, and the open\nfields can be good for larks\, longspurs\, and pipits. This\narea is also fairly reliable for wintering Golden Eagle and\nLeConte’s Sparrow. We will meet at 8:00 am at the Suno-\nco Gas Station at the corner of Hwy 69A and Main St. in\nthe town of Big Sandy. For logistical reasons\, carpooling\nis highly encouraged to maximize everyone’s chances for\nseeing all the birds. For those wishing to carpool from\nNashville\, meet at the Bellevue Park-and-Ride and leave\nno later than 6:15 am. The outing should last through mid-\nafternoon with a lunch stop back in Big Sandy as we trav-\nel from Pace Point over to Britton Ford. Please dress for\nthe weather as it can be windy along the water. (Contact\ninformation: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS\nField Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/big-sandy-pace-point-trip-january-20-2024/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240116T163850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T163850Z
UID:4670-1708023600-1708030800@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly meeting - February 15\, 2024 - 7 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting on February 15th. \nMike Smith will prsent a program on his adventures last year in Belize. \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-february-15-2024-7-pm/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240112T162337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T162337Z
UID:4660-1708147800-1708212600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:February 17\, 2024 - Field Trip to Bells Bend
DESCRIPTION:We will take a mid-winter tour through Bells Bend Park.\nWe’ll start just before dawn in search of owls and wood-\ncock: this is a great time of year to watch woodcock dis-\nplaying in the fields behind the nature center. Once things\nlighten up\, we’ll wander along one of the main trails which\nloops down to the river and back in search of sparrows\,\nfinches\, waterfowl\, raptors\, etc…We’ll meet at 5:30 a.m.\nat the Nature Center Parking lot. For those wishing to\nsleep in a bit\, you can join us around 7:00 at the Nature\nCenter parking lot (Contact information:\nms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip”\nin the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/february-17-2024-field-trip-to-bells-bend/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240116T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T153340Z
UID:4672-1711047600-1711054800@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:March Monthly meeting - March 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting on March 21st at 7 pm. \n\nTim Lenz will be presenting “Birding Tech Evolution: eBird’s Impact and Beyond”\n \n Tim Lenz\, software developer\, lifelong birder\, and a recent Co-Founder of BirdingApp\, will be sharing a unique perspective on the timeline and development of some of the most popular and lesser-known eBird features. He will explore the impetus behind these features\, as well as their impact on conservation and the birding community. His presentation will conclude with an introduction to BirdingApp\, a new mobile app and social platform made to fit the unique needs of birders in the field.\n\n \nHere is Tim’s bio:\nTim Lenz\, software developer and lifelong birder\, is a recent Co-Founder of BirdingApp. He served as a key developer on the eBird project for 17 years at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. During that time\, he was also a member of the famed Team Sapsucker\, including a record-breaking ABA big day in Texas in 2013 with 294 species. He has birded extensively throughout North and Central America\, Colombia\, and Australia. Tim relocated to Tennessee this past May\, captivated by the people\, the weather\, and the abundant birding opportunities. Originally from Reno\, Nevada\, Tim earned his B.S. and M.Eng. in Computer Science from Cornell University in Ithaca\, New York. \nHope to see you at the meeting!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/march-monthly-meeting-march-21-2024/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005842
CREATED:20240112T162540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T162540Z
UID:4663-1711177200-1711197000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:March 23\, 2024 - Bledsoe State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Tim Loyd for an early spring outing to explore\nBledsoe Creek State Park located just east of Gallatin.\nBledsoe Creek packs a lot of different habitats into a rela-\ntively small area\, making it one of the top birding destina-\ntions in Sumner County. It contains a mix of bottomland\nforest\, a small marsh\, open water\, and upland forest\, all\neasily accessible via the network of trails that crisscross\nthe park. We will meet at 7:00 at the recently constructed\nvisitor center and start by working our way along the rela-\ntively flat lakeshore trail\, before heading up a short\, but\nsteep and somewhat strenuous incline to an area of up-\nland forest bordered by a large pasture. The trail then me-\nanders through the woods and ultimately back down to\nthe visitor center. The total distance is approx. 2.8 miles\nand we should wrap up late in the morning. Please dress\ninlayers\, and wear appropriate footwear. (Contact infor-\nmation: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS\nField Trip” in the subject line).
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/march-23-2024-bledsoe-state-park-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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