Fall Migration walk at Beaman Park
9/17, 7:30 am, Chris Sloan - leader Free of charge but you must sign up. Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Boulevard Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 615-862-8580
First Fall Wednesday Morning Radnor Walk – September 21st
The first of four NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor Lake Bird walks will take place on Wednesday, September 21st. This season marks the start of our 45th year doing continuous Wednesday walks. NTOS member and volunteer Jackie Corbin will be leading the charge that morning. Meet Jackie BY 7:30 am at the base of the Radnor
SEPTEMBER 24th – NTOS Fall Bird Count
We hope that you will join other members of NTOS for our annual fall count. This important citizen science project allows us to track long-term population trends of species and can be a vital part of making informed conservation decisions…and the best part – no experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and a pair
2nd NTOS Fall Wednesday morning walk – September 28th
The second of four NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor Lake Bird walks will take place on Wednesday, September 28st. This season marks the start of our 45th year doing continuous Wednesday walks. TOS member and volunteer Shelley Smith will be leading the charge that morning. Meet Shelley BY 7:30 am at the base of the Radnor
FALL TOS MEETING – September 30-October 2 in Kingsport, TN
The annual Fall TOS meeting will be hosted by the Kingsport Chapter and held on September 30 thru October 2nd. Information and registration for this event can be found at this link: https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Warbler-Aug22.pdf
3rd NTOS Fall Wednesday morning Radnor walk – October 5th
The third of four NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor Lake Bird walks will take place on Wednesday, October 5th. This season marks the start of our 45th year doing continuous Wednesday walks. NTOS member and volunteer Finn Goodwin-Bain will be leading the charge that morning. Meet Finn BY 7:30 am at the base of the Radnor
4th and last Fall Wednesday morning Radnor Lake bird walk – October 12th
The final of four NTOS Wednesday morning Radnor Lake Bird walks will take place on Wednesday, October 12th. This season marks the start of our 45th year doing continuous Wednesday walks. NTOS member and volunteer Stacy Elliot will be leading the charge that morning. Meet Stacy BY 7:30 am at the base of the Radnor
OCTOBER 15th – FIELD TRIP TO BELLS BEND
Fall is a great time to explore the overgrown fields and forest edges of Bells Bend Park. Bells Bend is a premier location for sparrows, and by mid-October, we should encounter several species as they are either migrating through or returning to spend the winter. We’ll also search for any lingering neotropical migrants. The morning
NOVEMBER 12th – FIELD TRIP TO THE DUCK RIVER
We will continue our annual tradition of visiting Duck River just before the seasonal closure of the refuge. By mid-November, hordes of geese and ducks should be returning to the refuge, and we have the chance to spot over 20 species. Duck River also hosts a large population of wintering raptors and we’ll be on
November Monthly Meeting
Radnor Lake Visitors Center 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Oak Hill, United StatesOur monthly meeting will take place on November 17th at Radnor Lake Visitor's Center off Otter Creek Rd at 7:15 pm This month our special guest will be David Hanni, Bird Conservation Coordinator for TWRA. He'll be talking about the Agency's work with non-game bird species. We hope to see you there!!
ABA Bird of the Year Reveal – December 10th
Every year, the American Birding Association selects a Bird of the Year, a tradition that started over a decade ago, in 2011. This year, the Bird of the Year Reveal Party will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 10th. Join us there—whether in person or online—and be among the first to celebrate our 2023
December 15th Monthly NTOS Meeting
Radnor Lake Visitors Center 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Oak Hill, United StatesOur 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. Please 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. Our guest for