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SUMMARY:Annual TOS Spring Meeting - Knoxville - April 26-28th.
DESCRIPTION:TOS Spring Meeting April 26-28\, 2024 \nJoin us in Knoxville for the TOS Spring Meeting April 26-28\, 2024.  Great birding\, great people\, great part of the state\, what’s not to like? \nWe’ll have a Friday evening reception\, field trips Saturday and Sunday mornings (and possibly a Saturday afternoon outing)\, Board of Directors Meeting Saturday afternoon\, and a banquet and plenary speaker on Saturday evening.  Saturday’s business meeting\, dinner\, and speaker will be on the grounds of the historic Ramsay House (https://www.ramseyhouse.org/) in east Knoxville.  We will only be able to accommodate 70 people for the dinner and speaker program on Saturday evening\, so register soon.  The Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for 2:30-4:00 p.m. \nThe host hotel will be the Hampton Inn Knoxville-East (7445 Sawyer Lane\, Knoxville\, 37924\, 865-525-3511).  The Friday reception will be at the Hampton\, and all field trips will leave from there.  This is at Exit 398 off of I-40.  Room block at the Hampton is no longer available\, but the Hampton Inn\, Holiday Inn Express\, and Best Western off Exit 398 are all reasonable options. \nKTOS will provide a variety of foods at the Hampton Inn Knoxville -East (7445 Sawyer Lane\, Knoxville\, 37924\, 865-525-3511) from 6:30-8:30 pm for those not looking to search up a local restaurant.  Don’t expect a sit-down dinner\, but one should be able to get enough to eat.  Registration packets\, name badges\, and field trip sign-ups will be available during the reception as well as in the morning prior to field trips. \nTiffany Kersten of Nature Ninja Birding Tours is currently scheduled to be our featured speaker.  Tiffany is a professional bird guide based in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.  She is a Wildlife Ecologist\, certified Interpretive Guide\, and long-time environmental educator.  She did a Lower 48 States Big Year in 2021\, and her presentation “Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders” will touch on the adventures inherent in such an endeavor with emphasis on a woman’s perspective and the special challenges women face chasing birds near and far.  Tiffany will also join us for field trips on Saturday and Sunday.  Learn more about Tiffany at https://tiffanykersten.blogspot.com/p/contact.html. \nDinner on Saturday evening will begin at 6:00 p.m.  It will be catered by Bissel Catering (https://www.bisselcatering.com/).  The menu will include grilled chicken\, pork tenderloin\, grilled portobello mushrooms (for non-meat eaters)\, red mashed potatoes\, green beans with almonds\, house salad\, rolls\, and banana pudding.  When you register\, you’ll need to indicate your preference (meat or veggie). \nThere will be field trips to Sharps Ridge and Seven Islands State Birding Park (two local hotspots) on both Saturday and Sunday.  Sunday’s Seven Islands walk will include an opportunity to observe bird banding.  A third walk on Saturday will go to Cove Lake State Park in Campbell County\, which often has Swainson’s Warbler and a nice variety of birds.  A third trip on Sunday will be west of Knoxville likely including Gupton Wetlands and possibly hitting a number of other lesser known locations.  Expect field trips to leave from the Hampton no later than 7:30 a.m.\, and some may opt to start earlier. \nTo register\, complete the registration form below and mail it and payment to: \nKTOS (c/o Dawn Headrick) \n1512 Hall Acres Drive \nKnoxville\, TN 37918 \nMake checks payable to KTOS. \nYou can email the information to Dawn or Chris at cwelsh@retiree.utk.edu; mdheadrick@aol.com \nTo pay online\, you would need to go to the KTOS website and under membership\, select “Pay Online”.  https://www.knoxbirds.org/pay-online/ \nThat will take you to a screen where you you’ll see an option for Custom Payment.  Click Pay Now\, and the next screen will have a spot to enter the amount. \nEnter the amount and click Continue. \nThe next screen will take you to the PayPal payment page.  You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online.  Just select “Pay with credit or debit card”\, and it will take you to a page to enter your card info. \nTOS Spring Meeting Registration \nName(s) of attendees _______________________________________________________ \nContact info (phone or email) ________________________________________________ \nTOS Chapter affiliation (n/a if none) ___________________________________________ \nNumber of attendees  _______ x $10 per person registration fee = __________ \nNumber for Saturday dinner   _______ x $22 per person = _________ \nDinner preference:  meat _____   vegetarian _____ \nTotal: Registration _______ + Dinner ________   =   _________ \n\nQuestions?  Email Chris Welsh or Dawn Headrick (cwelsh@retiree.utk.edu; mdheadrick@aol.com) \nWe hope to see you in Knoxville at the end of the month!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/annual-tos-spring-meeting-knoxville-april-26-28th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:3rd Wednesday morning Radnor Walk - May 1\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third of 4 Wednesday morning spring migration walks at Radnor Lake State Park.  Walks begin at 7:30 am outside the Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  We take the same route each time so if you get caught in traffic or can’t get there right at 7:30 am you can catch up with us.  We go up the road\, across the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge where the walk officially ends.  Many will continue around but that is a personal choice. \nThere is no registration or fee involved and we welcome ALL birders no matter experience or knowledge. \nEach walk has a point of contact (TBD as time draws nearer) who will keep the ‘list’ for the group. \nIf you have any specific questions email President Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net and please place Radnor Walk in the subject line. \nWe hope you’ll join us this spring…
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/3rd-wednesday-morning-radnor-walk-may-1-2024/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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SUMMARY:Spring Count - Saturday\, May 4th
DESCRIPTION:In 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/spring-count-saturday-may-4th/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T113000
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SUMMARY:Radnor Lake walk - May 8\, 2024 - CANCELLED DUE TO POTENTIAL DAMAGING WEATHER
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL WEATHER NOTICE – The May 8th Radnor Lake migraton walk has been CANCELLED for safety reasons.  With a greater than 70% chance for thunder\, lightening and damaging winds and our desire to keep everyone safe we’ve made this decision tonight. \nWe’ll see everyone in the Fall for more migration adventures… \nUntil then be safe! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/last-spring-wednesday-morning-radnor-lake-walk-may-8-2024/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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SUMMARY:May 16th monthly meeting...
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 16th at 7 pm for our monthly meeting.  Tonight’s program was previously postponed from January due to ice and snow.  Graham Gerdeman will present: \n“Birding on Ice – A Winter Tour of Japan” \nSteller’s Sea Eagles gliding by at close range.. the mythi-\ncal dance of the Japanese Red-crowned Crane… spend-\ning a night with the largest owl on Earth…and Snow\nMonkeys! Touring Japan in the heart of winter includes\nthese iconic wildlife experiences and much more. TOS\nmember and photographer Graham Gerdeman will pre-\nsent images from 2 weeks of birding and exploring the\nsights\, sounds\, and tastes of Japan this past January.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/may-16th-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240509T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192547Z
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SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Celebration Bells Bend - May 18th
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bells Bend Park in northern Davidson County for a migratory bird day celebration. \nThere will be a bird hike at 5 am\, and beginning at 9 am nature themed displays.  Additonally thoughout the morning there will be a variety of speakers. \nSo mark you calendars and join the fun!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/migratory-bird-celebration-bells-bend-may-18th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Saturday\, May 18th - Green Door Gourmet
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand!  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. The farm also features restrooms and an organic farm shop where we will conclude the trip.  We will meet at 6:30am at the main entrance.  For additional information\, please email ms722@bellsouth.net.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/field-trip-saturday-may-18th-green-door-gourmet/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T113000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Saturday\, June 8th - Beaman Park
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the hills and hollows of Beaman Park for the breeding birds that call this lovely park home.  At least 8 warbler species\, 3 flycatchers\, both tanagers\, Wood Thrush\, and numerous other birds spend the summer months here and we will hike the Henry Hollow Loop in search of them all.  We will meet at 7:00am at the Creekside trailhead parking lot located off of Little Marrowbone Rd.  Please wear sturdy footwear as the trails can be muddy\, especially after it rains.  Parts of the hike involve some relatively steep ascents/descents as we work our way up and over the ridge\, but we will take our time\, looking and listening for birds along the way.  For additional information\, please email ms722@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/field-trip-saturday-june-8th-beaman-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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SUMMARY:Monthly meeting - June 20th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly meeting on June 20th at 7 pm\, Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.   We will have a short business meeting followed by a program by Earl Henry Jr. \n“Bird Guy of the USS Indianapolis” \nNTOS Member Earl Henry will present a slide program\nabout his father\, Dr. Earl Henry (1911-1945)\, a dentist\nand noted TOS member who died in the sinking of the\nUSS Indianapolis in 1945. Dr. Henry was a member of\nthe Knoxville Chapter and also served as the president of\nthe Memphis Chapter while a student in dental\nschool. Dr. Henry had many talents but is best known for\nhis colorful paintings of birds during the last three years\nof his life. Attendees will get to choose from among sev-\neral free bird prints\, both small and large\, that Earl\, Jr.\nwill bring to the meeting.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-june-20th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T163905Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday\, September 18th - First Fall Radnor Lake Wednesday morning walk
DESCRIPTION:September 18th begins another year of NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor walks.  This long tradition dates back from 45 years and is still a popular event for our Chapter. \nRichard Connors will be leading today’s walk.  Please meet him BY 7:30 am near the kiosk in the parking lot of the Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center.  The route will take you up the road\, across the spillway and down to Long Bridge where our walk officially ends…feel free to continue around the lake if you choose. \nA group list will be kept and posted either later that day or the next day.  Edit for the birds you were able to see. \nAs always these walks are free and open to the public.  You don’t need to be a member\, but we’d love to have you join. \nAny questions email Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/wednesday-september-18th-first-fall-radnor-lake-wednesday-morning-walk/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240910T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T191551Z
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SUMMARY:FALL FLOCK...SEPTEMBER 19TH...POT LUCK
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we flock back together with a good old fashion Pot Luck event on Thursday\, September 19th. \nWe will begin gathering at 6 pm…eat by 6:30 pm…conduct a short informational meeting and then enjoy a program by our own Mike Smith. \nHope you’ll join the fun!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fall-flock-september-19th-pot-luck/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240614T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T022544Z
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SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - new reschedule date.
DESCRIPTION:September 14th – Shelby Bottoms (Phase 3 and Cornelia Fort) \nAs fall migration heats up\, we’ll check out one of the best spots in Nashville for weary migrants to rest and refuel.  We’ll meet at the Forrest Green Trailhead\, otherwise known as the entrance to Phase 3.  We will bird the paved path through the successional woodlands that run along the Cumberland River down to the Pedestrian bridge and back (about 2 miles).  Once back at the parking lot\, we’ll make the short drive over to Cornelia Fort Airpark and bird the grassy meadows and ponds of the area.  Depending on the mowing schedule\, the grass at Cornelia Fort can be tall\, so bug spray and boots are recommended for that portion of the walk (I usually change shoes when arriving at Cornelia Fort).  We’ll get started at 6:30am to take advantage of the cooler morning temps and should finish up by mid-morning.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net).
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-september-14th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T164209Z
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SUMMARY:September 25th - 2nd Wednesday morning Fall Radnor Lake Walk
DESCRIPTION:September 25th is the second NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor walk.  This long tradition dates back from 45 years and is still a popular event for our Chapter. \nKevin Bowden will be leading today’s walk.  Please meet him BY 7:30 am near the kiosk in the parking lot of the Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center.  The route will take you up the road\, across the spillway and down to Long Bridge where our walk officially ends…feel free to continue around the lake if you choose. \nA group list will be kept and posted either later that day or the next day.  Edit for the birds you were able to see. \nAs always these walks are free and open to the public.  You don’t need to be a member\, but we’d love to have you join. \nAny questions email Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/september-25th-2nd-wednesday-morning-fall-radnor-lake-walk/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240710T225029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T133055Z
UID:4861-1727395200-1727654399@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:TOS State Meeting - Sept. 27th to 29th - hosted by Memphis Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The Memphis Chapter invites you to the 2024 TOS Fall meeting to be held September 27 – 29 in Millington. Friday night registration and social will be held at the Holiday Inn Express\, 5090 Copper Creek Boulevard\, from 5 to 8 PM. The Saturday afternoon Board of Director’s Meeting will be held at 2 PM in the recreation lodge at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park\, 910 Riddick Road\, Millington.  A paper session will be held following the BOD meeting. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/tos-state-meeting-september-27th-to-29th-hosted-by-memphis-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240814T164312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T164400Z
UID:4903-1727854200-1727868600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:October 2nd - 3rd NTOS Radnor Lake State Park Wednesday morning walk
DESCRIPTION:October 2nd is the third NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor walks.  This long tradition dates back from 45 years and is still a popular event for our Chapter. \nSusie Russenberger will be leading today’s walk.  Please meet him BY 7:30 am near the kiosk in the parking lot of the Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center.  The route will take you up the road\, across the spillway and down to Long Bridge where our walk officially ends…feel free to continue around the lake if you choose. \nA group list will be kept and posted either later that day or the next day.  Edit for the birds you were able to see. \nAs always these walks are free and open to the public.  You don’t need to be a member\, but we’d love to have you join. \nAny questions email Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/4903/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
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SUMMARY:FALL BIRD COUNT - Saturday\, October 5\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:NTOS will hold our annual FALL BIRD COUNT on Saturday\, October 5\, 2024. \nChair\, Barbara Harris will be coordinating so all questions should be directed to her at harrbarbara@bellsouth.net.  Please put FALL BIRD count in the subject line as an assist. \nWe count all of Davidson County with area leaders taking the lead to count specific areas as not to overlap counting areas.  However if you live within the County and want to do a feeder count in your own yard\, we encourage you to contact Barbara and let her know.  She’ll make sure you have the compilation sheet and all instructions. \nWe hope you’ll participate in this fun citizen science event!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fall-bird-count-saturday-october-5-2024/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240814T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T164746Z
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SUMMARY:October 9th - Last Fall Wednesday morning Radnor lake walk for the this season...
DESCRIPTION:October 9th is the last Fall NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor walks for 2024.  This long tradition dates back from 45 years and is still a popular event for our Chapter. \nSteve Lasley will be leading today’s walk.  Please meet him BY 7:30 am near the kiosk in the parking lot of the Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center.  The route will take you up the road\, across the spillway and down to Long Bridge where our walk officially ends…feel free to continue around the lake if you choose. \nA group list will be kept and posted either later that day or the next day.  Edit for the birds you were able to see. \nAs always these walks are free and open to the public.  You don’t need to be a member\, but we’d love to have you join. \nAny questions email Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/october-9th-last-fall-wednesday-morning-radnor-lake-walk-for-the-this-season/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240917T210338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T210338Z
UID:4937-1728716400-1728734400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip - October 12th - Lytle Park in Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Nashville’s newest addition to its already impressive park system!  Located at the confluence of the Cumberland and Stones River just a few miles east of downtown\, Lytle Park consists of roughly 600 acres of woodlands\, shrubby fields\, pastures\, and ponds. The property is situated in a large bend of the Stones River\, and is surrounded by rolling hills\, high bluffs\, and limestone shelves.  The former farm was purchased with help from The Nature Conservancy\, which is leading efforts to restore former cattle pastures to native grassland.  We will meet at 7:00am at the newly completed parking lot and playground in adjacent Ravenwood Park in Hermitage\, which in and of itself boasts a nice array of habitat on the former golf course property.  Trails are unimproved for the most part so sturdy shoes and bug spray are recommended. (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net  Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/field-trip-october-12th-lytle-park-in-nashville/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240910T191811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T192413Z
UID:4919-1729191600-1729197000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly meeting - October 17th.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our October monthly meeting…Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  Begins at 7:15 pm with a brief meeting followed by a program.  This month’s program is: \nBirding in Spain by Ron Hoff \nAn easy birding trip to Spain was a target trip for Ron and his wife\, Dollyann Myers\, along with their good friend\, Janice Chadwell. The trip started in the south\, near the strait of Gibraltar\, and ran north for 16 days\, eventually going all the way into the Pyrenees Mountains. Being in mid to late April this year\, they were able to see some of the spring migration. A lovely country\, great birds\, and good food made for an overall wonderful trip. Ron is an accomplished bird photographer and was president of the Tennessee Ornithological Society for two years. He and Dollyann have traveled worldwide and have seen close to 9\,000 species of birds.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-october-17th/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240917T210827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T210827Z
UID:4939-1731139200-1731155400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:November Field Trip - Saturday the 9th - Duck River Unit of TNWR
DESCRIPTION:After a hiatus last fall\, we will pick back up with our annual tradition of visiting Duck River just before the seasonal closure of the refuge.  By mid-November\, lots of waterfowl should already have returned and we have a chance to spot up to 20 species.  Duck River also hosts a large population of wintering raptors and we’ll be on the lookout for eagles\, harriers\, hawks\, and falcons.  We will also keep an eye out for sparrows\, and we’ll have the chance to find at least 10 species – we will have an optional sparrow stomp though some marshy fields for LeConte’s sparrow and others.  For logistical reasons\, carpooling is highly encouraged.  We’ll meet at the MTA Park-and-Ride in Bellevue and leave at 6:15am; you can also meet us at the refuge entrance at 8:00am.  Please dress for the weather and bring plenty of water and snacks.  If you wish to participate in the sparrow stomp\, waterproof shoes or muck boots are highly recommended.  We should finish up around mid-day or early afternoon.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net  Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/november-field-trip-saturday-the-9th-duck-river-unit-of-tnwr/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240910T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T192239Z
UID:4921-1732215600-1732221000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - November 21st
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our month meeting at Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center on November 21st at 7:15 pm.  We’ll have a short business meeting followed by a presentation by our own Chris Sloan… \n“Birds of Madagascar” \nMadagascar is so biologically unique that it is often called the Eighth Continent. Though it is situated off the coast of east Africa\, it was more recently connected to India than any part of Africa! As a result\, the overwhelming majority of all birds\, mammals\, reptiles and other life forms on the island are found nowhere else. Chris Sloan will share stories and photos of lemurs\, vangas\, sifakas\, couas\, ground-rollers\, fodies\, and other strange and bizarre creatures found during a three-week trip in October and November 2023.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-november-21st/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20241207T221724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T221724Z
UID:4968-1734134400-1734220799@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Land Christmas Bird Count - December 14th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our annual “land” Christmas Bird Count on Saturday\, December 14th. \nFor information or to sign up contact coordinator Cyndi Routledge – routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/land-christmas-bird-count-december-14th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20241216T015231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T015231Z
UID:4987-1734249600-1734282000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:December Christmas Pot Luck Celebration - December 19th
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Nashville Chapter of the TN Ornithological Society (NTOS) this Thursday\, December 19\, at the Radnor Lake State Park Visitor’s Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Road. \nWe will begin our December meeting with a Christmas Pot-Luck. Please bring your favorite dish to share. (NTOS will provide all drinks and paper products.)  We will gather at 6:00 p.m. and eat together at 6:15. We will have a short business meeting at 7:00 followed by a program on “Birding in Costa Rica” by Cyndi Routledge. \nIn February of 2024\, Cyndi and Steve Routledge along with 7 other TOS members spent a couple weeks in Costa Rica exploring the eastern Caribbean slope\, the western Pacific coast and the central Highlands of this diverse compact country.  They saw a total of 421 species and enjoyed Costa Rica’s cuisine and warm hospitality.   Costa Rica had long been on their bucket list of destinations to bird and Cyndi looks forward to sharing a bit of their experiences with us Thursday evening. \nBring a friend and join us. As always\, the public is welcome. NTOS membership is not required. We hope to see you there. \n 
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/december-christmas-pot-luck-celebration-december-19th/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20240910T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T192905Z
UID:4925-1734631200-1734642000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:December Monthly meeting - Pot Luck Christmas Event - December 19th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our December monthly meeting with a Christmas Pot Luck celebration at Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center. \nBeginning at 6 pm for food and drink followed by a short business meeting and then a program on the adventures of 9 TOS members in Costa Rica it’s sure to be a fun night!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/december-monthly-meeting-pot-luck-christmas-event-december-19th/
LOCATION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center\, 1160 Otter Creek Rd\, Oak Hill\, 37220\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20241207T222610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T222928Z
UID:4974-1735689600-1735775999@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Old Hickory\, Percy Priest and Shelby Bottoms Christmas Bird Count - January 1st
DESCRIPTION:Start off the year with birds by joining NTOS for our annual New Year’s Day Christmas Bird Count! \nFor information or to sign up contact coordinator Tarcila Fox – Tarcila@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/old-hickory-percy-priest-and-shelby-bottoms-christmas-bird-count-january-1st/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20250109T175049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T175049Z
UID:5052-1737054000-1737061200@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Monthly Meeting - January 15th
DESCRIPTION:The Nashville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Socie- \nty meetings are held at the Radnor Lake Visitors Center at \n1160 Otter Creek Road on the third Thursday of every month \n(except July and August). We usually gather and greet one \nanother at 7:00 pm; have a Business Meeting at 7:15; which \nis followed by a program at 7:30 pm. \nJanuary 16\, 2025 – \n“Feather Coloration vs Light Refraction” \nPresented by Brandon Sandoval \nBrandon Sandoval is a Life Support Technician at the Nash- \nville Zoo at Grassmere. He recently joined the bird staff of \nthe Zoo as an animal caretaker. During his time on the bird \nteam\, he was able to utilize molted feathers from a Hyacinth \nMacaw\, Blue-bellied Roller and Livingstone Turaco to show \nhow these birds achieve their stunning coloration through \nthe physical reaction light has with their feathers or structur- \nal color. Brandon’s presentation briefly explains the mecha- \nnism of structural colors used and is demonstrated via opti- \ncal microscopy. \nBrandon is currently pursuing a career as a marine biologist\, \nwith a focus on corals\, however\, his work with Joe de \nGraauw (Nashville Zoo Avian Curator) and the bird staff on \nthe Nashville Zoo bird team this past summer has given him \na great opportunity to work with his very first mentors as an \nanimal caretaker.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-monthly-meeting-january-15th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20241215T224910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T224910Z
UID:4977-1737795600-1737813600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Saturday\, January 25th – Wheeler NWR\, Decatur\, AL Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand!  Wheeler hosts one of the largest wintering concentrations of Sandhill Cranes in the world\, and it is also home to large numbers of ducks\, geese\, pelicans\, and gulls.  In addition to the hordes of Sandhill Cranes\, one of the main targets will be Whooping Cranes from the reestablished Central flyway population that breeds in Wisconsin\, several of which typically spend the winter at Wheeler (up to six have been reported this winter as of this writing).  After enjoying the crane show\, we will work our way around Wheeler Lake\, stopping to scan for waterbirds at several key locations as well as to grab lunch. We will meet at the Wheeler Visitor’s Center at 9:00am.  (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/saturday-january-25th-wheeler-nwr-decatur-al-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20250109T173648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T173648Z
UID:5042-1739491200-1739836799@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:2025 GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT - February 14-17
DESCRIPTION:Join the world to count birds on February 14-17th!  For more information visit\, https://www.birdcount.org/
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/2025-great-backyard-bird-count-february-14-17/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20241215T225226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T225353Z
UID:4979-1739628000-1739642400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:**Tentative** Saturday\, February 15th - Ft. Campbell Winter Trip Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:**Tentative** Saturday\, February 15th – Ft. Campbell Winter Trip: \nGiven that Ft. Campbell is an active military installation\, permissions can change rapidly and therefore this is atentative trip.  We will provide updates via TN-Birds\, Facebook\, and the NTOS website as we get closer to confirm if this field trip will take place.  We will join Daniel Moss for a winter field trip of the fort’s native tallgrass prairie\, which should be home to numerous wintering sparrows\, raptors\, and other grassland birds.  The main attraction will take place at sunset\, during which time we will search for Short-eared Owls which can typically be found wintering here in numbers.  As a result\, the field trip itself will begin at 2:00pm at the former Ft. Campbell hunting and fishing station parking lot located at the corner of Lafayette Rd. and 101st Airborne Division Rd. where we will meet up with Daniel.  For those looking to make a day of it\, feel free to visit some of the other Clarksville area hotspots such as Dunbar Cave State Park or Liberty Park & Marina beforehand. \nSpecial Notes regarding this trip – the trip is limited to 10 participants\, and will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.  NO cameras are permitted\, and I need to provide a list of names to Daniel ahead of time\, so if you wish to participate\, please email ms722@bellsouth.net with the heading “Ft. Campbell NTOS Field Trip”.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/tentative-saturday-february-15th-ft-campbell-winter-trip-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134047
CREATED:20250109T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180334Z
UID:5054-1740078000-1740083400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Monthly Meeting - February 20th - CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting at Radnor Lake State Park Visitor’s Center on February 20th. \nTonight’s program will be presented by TOS member Susan Hubley on her adventures to 3 islands in Hawaii. \nMeetings are open to the pubic.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-monthly-meeting-february-20th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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