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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
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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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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:20260404T135250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T173648Z
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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:20260404T135250
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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:20260404T135250
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T175730Z
UID:5056-1742497200-1742502600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly NTOS meeting - March 20th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly NTOS meeting on March 20th. \nTonight’s program is presented by our own Richard Connors.  Richard will present “A Photographic Journey of Hummingbirds’.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-ntos-meeting-march-20th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, March 29th - Henry Horton State Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Com join us in exploring a lesser known and under-birded destination by visiting Henry Horton State Park located about an hour south of Nashville.  TOS member Chris Stafford will be our guide as we focus our exploration on the west side of the park along the “Wetland Trail” which is a grassy path that winds through forests and fields containing a seasonal wetland along the shores of the Duck River (incidentally one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country).  We’ll have an optional climb to the top of an observation platform overlooking the river and surrounding forest.  Sparrow migration should be in full swing\, and we’ll also hope to welcome back some early neotropical migrants.  Time permitting and for those interested\, we can check out the nearby Lewisburg Reservoir after we wrap up at Henry Horton.  The trails can be muddy\, so boots or waterproof footwear is recommended.  We will meet at the main park visitors center at 7:30am and proceed to the trail from there. \n(Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/saturday-march-29th-henry-horton-state-park-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting...April 17th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting at 7 pm on Thursday\, April 17th at Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd. \nWe will have a short meeting followed by the evening’s program… \n“A Trip to Diversity\, Three Weeks in Panama” by Jody Stanton
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-april-17th/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T195256Z
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SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - Saturday April 19th
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a unique opportunity to explore the private property of Sarah Fremont and her avid birding son Ari on Saturday\, April 19th.  They have graciously offered to lead us on a guided birding walk of their 45 acre property in southeastern Davidson County between Nolensville and Smyrna.  It contains a mix of gardens\, woods\, and pastures which should be inviting to a large array of neotropical migrants.  At the conclusion of the walk\, cookies and coffee will be provided as well!  We will begin at 7:00am – the address is 8856 Rocky Fork Road\, Smyrna TN 37167.  Once to the driveway\, head past the black barn and turn left up the gravel road to the back of the property where there is ample parking and where the trails are located.  There is a small “cabin” where we will have coffee and cookies\, and which has bathrooms as well.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-saturday-april-19th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:FIRST Wednesday Morning Radnor Lake Migration Walk - April 23rd
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our annual spring migration walk at Radnor Lake State Park.  Begins at 7:30 am on April 23rd from the parking lot outside the Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  Look for the group to gather at the base of the parking lot.  The route is up the road\, acros the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge\, where the walk ‘official’ ends…but if you want to keep going aroung the Lake feel free to continue on as time allows.  These walks are free and open to the public. \nToday’s leader will be Kathy Ware.  Please remember to thank her for volunteering! \nFor additional information regarding these walks contact Cyndi Routledge\, NTOS President at routledges@bellsouth.net \n 
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/first-wednesday-morning-radnor-lake-migration-walk-april-23rd/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250315T160448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T160626Z
UID:5132-1745625600-1745711999@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:SPRING COUNT - Saturday\, April 26th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our Annual Spring Count on Saturday\, April 26th. \nContact Barbara Harris to sign up to participate – harrbarbara@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/spring-count-saturday-april-26th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250109T174257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T041936Z
UID:5046-1745998200-1746009000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:SECOND Radnor Lake Spring Migration walk - April 30th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our annual spring migration walk at Radnor Lake State Park.  The walk begins at 7:30 am on April 30th from the parking lot outside the Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  Look for the group to gather at the base of the parking lot.  The route is up the road\, acros the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge\, where the walk ‘official’ ends…but if you want to keep going aroung the Lake feel free to continue on as time allows.  These walks are free and open to the public. \nToday’s leader will be Melinda Welton.  Please remember to thank her for volunteering. \nFor additional information regarding these walks contact Cyndi Routledge\, NTOS President at routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/second-radnor-lake-spring-migration-walk-april-30th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T042006Z
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SUMMARY:THIRD Radnor Lake Wednesday morning Spring Migration walk - May 7th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our annual spring migration walk at Radnor Lake State Park.  The walk begins at 7:30 am on May 7th from the parking lot outside the Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  Look for the group to gather at the base of the parking lot.  The route is up the road\, acros the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge\, where the walk ‘official’ ends…but if you want to keep going aroung the Lake feel free to continue on as time allows.  These walks are free and open to the public. \nToday’s leader is NTOS member Kevin Bowden.  Please remember to thank him for volunteering! \nFor additional information regarding these walks contact Cyndi Routledge\, NTOS President at routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/third-radnor-lake-wednesday-morning-spring-migration-walk-may-7th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250109T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T042026Z
UID:5050-1747207800-1747218600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:FINAL 2025 Radnor Lake Spring Migration walk - May 14th
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for our annual spring migration walk at Radnor Lake State Park.  The walk begins at 7:30 am on May 14th from the parking lot outside the Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd.  Look for the group to gather at the base of the parking lot.  The route is up the road\, acros the spillway and down the trail to Long Bridge\, where the walk ‘official’ ends…but if you want to keep going aroung the Lake feel free to continue on as time allows.  These walks are free and open to the public. \nToday’s leader is Cameron Cohen.  Please remember to thank her. \nFor additional information regarding these walks contact Cyndi Routledge\, NTOS President at routledges@bellsouth.net
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/final-2025-radnor-lake-spring-migration-walk-may-14th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T194628Z
UID:5096-1747335600-1747341000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly meeting - May 15th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting on Thursday\, May 15th at 7 pm at the Radnor Lake Visitor’s Center off Otter Creek Rd. \nWe will have a short business meeting followed by the evening’s Program… \n“Jammin’ in Jamaica” presented by Steve Lasley.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-may-15th/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T195433Z
UID:5122-1747461600-1747485000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - Saturday\, May 17th
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the fields and woods of Bells Bend Park in the hopes of locating not only all of the breeding birds found here (which include bobwhite\, buntings\, orioles\, chat\, yellowthroat\, Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers\, and in the last few years\, Dickcissel)\, but also some of the later migrating warblers\, flycatchers\, and grassland birds such as Bobolink that should be moving through during this time.  In order to maximize the number of birds seen and take advantage of cooler morning temps\, we’ll plan on an early start and cover at least 3 to 4 miles\, meaning this walk will be on the slightly more intense side.  We will meet at the visitor center on Saturday\, May 17th  at 6:00am.  Waterproof footwear and bug spray are highly recommended.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-saturday-may-17th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250307T195636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T195636Z
UID:5124-1749279600-1749299400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - Saturday\,  June 7th
DESCRIPTION:Located in northern Sumner County\, Larkspur contains one of the finest examples of mature hardwood forest in our region\, and together with the adjacent Nature Conservancy property at Taylor Hollow they support large numbers breeding tanagers\, thrushes\, and warblers\, including Cerulean.  The area also contains a small cedar glade and several grassy fields which complete the habitat mosaic.  Larkspur is managed as a natural burial site\, and you will notice several memorial headstones throughout the park.  The gravel trails are well maintained\, but steep in places so sturdy footwear is a must and a hiking stick may come in handy.  We’ll meet at 7:00am on June 7th at the trailhead; the address is 155 Bear Carr Rd\, Westmoreland\, TN.  The gravel parking lot can only accommodate 8 to 10 cars\, so carpooling is highly encouraged – please make arrangements amongst yourselves.  A good meeting place is the Wal-Mart in Gallatin.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-saturday-june-7th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250228T194910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T194910Z
UID:5100-1750359600-1750365000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Monthly meeting - June 19th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting on Thursday\, June 19th at 7 pm.  We meet in the Visitor’s Center at Radnor Lake State Park off Otter Creek Rd. \nWe will have a short buisness meeting followed by the evening’s program… \n“Zambia (or 6 Ways You Can Die Birding)” presented By Dr. David Kirschke
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/monthly-meeting-june-19th/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T140442Z
UID:5212-1758218400-1758229200@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 18th - Fall Flock Pot-luck and monthly meeting.
DESCRIPTION:We will begin our Fall Season of meetings with a Potluck Meal. Please bring your favorite dish to share. (NTOS will provide all drinks and paper products.)  We will begin gathering at 6:00 p.m. and eat together. We will have a short business meeting at 7:15 followed by the program\, Birding Hawaii – Three Islands and a Pelagic  presented by Susan Hubley. \nSusan Hubley\, along with her husband Michael\, traveled to Hawaii in October 2023. They visited the islands of Oahu\, Kauai\, and the Big Island in search of the Hawaiian endemics\, established exotics\, and sea birds. The adventure included a pelagic from Kona. \nThe Hubleys will share photos of their trip and provide some insight into the perils facing the endemic species\, and the conservation efforts currently underway. \nSusan is a retired teacher\, an avid birder and photographer who is a long-time member of the Kingsport Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society. She is the East Tennessee Director-at-large on the TOS Board of Directors. When she is not birding\, she enjoys reading and planning her next birding adventure.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/thursday-september-18th-fall-flock-pot-luck-and-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250707T143158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T143158Z
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SUMMARY:FALL FLOCK POT LUCK MONTHLY MEETING - September 18th - 6 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual FALL FLOCK Potluck Dinner! \nBring your favorite dish to share…NTOS will provide paper products\, utensils and drinks. \nWe will eat\, socialize and then enjoy a program on Hawaii (postponed from February due to an ice storm) presented by fellow TOS and Kingsport Chapter member\, Susan Hubley. \nWe look forward to seeing you!!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/fall-flock-pot-luck-monthly-meeting-september-18th-6-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:FIELD TRIP - Saturday\, September 20th
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 20th – Ravenwood/Lytle Park\, Nashville \nWe’ll explore Nashville’s newest park around the peak of fall migration. Last October’s field trip to Lytle proved very pop- \nular so we’ll visit again about a month earlier to search for a different assortment of migrants in this very under-birded \nspot. This will also allow us to check on the progress of the native prairie restoration work being done in partnership with \nThe Nature Conservancy. We will meet at 7:00am at the newly completed parking lot and playground in adjacent Rav- \nenwood Park in Hermitage\, which in and of itself boasts a nice array of habitat on the former golf course property. Trails \nare unimproved for the most part so sturdy shoes and bug spray are recommended. (Contact information: \ns722@bellsouth.net Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/field-trip-saturday-september-20th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:TOS FALL MEETING - September 26 - 28 th - Johnson City\, TN
DESCRIPTION:TOS FALL STATE MEETING.  SEPTEMBER 26 – 28\, 2025 – Johnson City\, Tennessee \n The Lee & Lois Herndon Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society invites you to the Fall State Meeting\, which will be held September 26 – 28 in Johnson City\, TN. \nThe meeting will begin on Friday evening at 6:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) with a bird walk and social at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. This bird walk will be conducted on the walking trails that run along the Watauga River. Following the walk\, a social will be held from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the auditorium in the Sycamore Shoals Visitor’s Center. The social will provide an opportunity to mingle with fellow birders\, and register for field trips. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided at the social. A registration table will also be available Saturday and Sunday morning at the hotel for anyone who is unable to attend the social Friday night. \nThe field trips scheduled for Saturday and Sunday mornings will focus on fall migration in the southern Appalachians\, including field trips to Roan Mountain\, Unaka Mountain\, and Hampton Creek Cove.  Field trips to the Big Bald Banding station are also planned. In addition to breathtaking views from Big Bald\, this trip will offer a unique opportunity to see fall warblers up close in the hand. A hawk watch station and raptor banding station are also run at this site. Due to the requirements of the banding station\, this trip is weather dependent and space is limited. \nA symposium and a Board of Directors meeting will be held Saturday afternoon at the Langston Centre in Johnson City. Researchers interested in presenting a paper at the symposium should contact Kim Stroud (kastroud@northeaststate.edu) by September 14. \nA block of 20 hotel rooms is being held at the Sleep Inn in Johnson City\, TN\, until September 9. A special rate of $149.00 (plus taxes and fees) applies to this block of rooms until September 8; at that time rooms not booked return to general circulation. Call (423) 218–2373 to make reservations. Please specify the group block “Tennessee Ornithological Society” when making reservations. The group number for this block of rooms is UY6214. A registration form for the meeting is attached below. \nTOS FALL MEETING 2025 REGISTRATION FORM \n\nName(s) _________________________________________________________________ \nAddress _________________________________________________________________ \nEmail _______________________________     Cell phone _________________________ \nTOS Chapter _________________________ \nAre you a member of the Board of Directors or a proxy for a director? ___________ \n\n _______ Number of Registrations @ $10 per person \n$ _______ Total amount enclosed. \n\nMail registration form and check to: Herndon TOS\, PO Box 183\, Elizabethton\, TN 37644-0183 \nFor questions contact: ElizabethtonBirdClub@gmail.com
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/tos-fall-meeting-september-26-28-th-johnson-city-tn/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:NTOS FALL BIRD COUNT - Saturday\, October 4th
DESCRIPTION:Interested in helping with the NTOS Fall bird count?? \nIt takes place on Saturday\, October 4th and like the spring count covers all of Davidson County. \nPlease contact Barbara Harris for more information about routes and a feeder counts if you live within the County. harrbarbara@bellsouth.net \n 
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-fall-bird-count-saturday-october-4th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250930T234228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T234928Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 11th - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 11th – Fremont Farm\, Davidson Co.: \nWe’re excited to return to the beautiful Fremont Farm for a fun morning of birding. Ari Fremont\, a \npassionate young birder\, and his family have once again graciously invited us to explore their stun- \nning 45-acre private property nestled between Nolensville and Smyrna in southeastern Davidson \nCounty. \nThis time of year offers a fresh seasonal perspective\, with the farm’s mix of gardens\, woodlands\, \nand pastures providing excellent habitat for fall migrants. Ari will lead us on a guided walk through \nthe diverse landscape across their farmland. \nWe’ll begin at 7:00am. The address is 8856 Rocky Fork Road\, Smyrna\, TN 37167. Once on the \ndriveway\, pass the black barn and turn left up the gravel road to the back of the property where \nthere is ample parking and access to the trails. \nAfter the walk\, we’ll gather at the cabin for coffee and cookies. Restrooms will be available there as \nwell. Come enjoy the beauty of fall migration with us!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/saturday-october-11th-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:October 16th Monthly Meeting Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Park Manager Steve Ward for a presentation and discussion on the management of Radnor Lake the past 10 years and what is ahead for Radnor Lake State Natural Area for the next 10 years. \nSteve Ward has been the Park Manager at Radnor Lake State Natural Area & State Park since December 2001. He is a Native of Donelson\, Tennessee. Steve is a USMC Veteran\, graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS degree in Geoscience\, and a state park ranger with Tennessee State Parks since 1995. \nPlease join us to learn more about this beloved State Natural Area and State Park where NTOS meets monthly and hikes in Spring and Fall during bird migration. \nRadnor Lake Visitors Center at 1160 Otter Creek Road on the third Thursday of every month (except July and August). We usually gather and greet one another at 7:00 pm; have a Business Meeting at 7:15; followed by a program at 7:30 pm.\nAll are welcome. Membership in NTOS is not required.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/october-16th-monthly-meeting-program/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
CREATED:20250930T234419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T234849Z
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SUMMARY:November 1st - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 1st – Duck River Unit\, Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge \nFor our November walk\, we will be guided by Daniel Redwine as we continue our annual tradition of \nvisiting the Duck River Unit just before its seasonal closure. This beautiful refuge is a prime birding \nspot in early November\, with large numbers of waterfowl already returned for the winter. With luck\, \nwe could spot up to 20 species of ducks and geese. Duck River is also a reliable location for winter- \ning raptors such as Bald Eagles\, Northern Harriers\, Red-tailed Hawks\, and perhaps a falcon or two. \nWe’ll also focus on sparrows\, with the potential to see at least 10 species. If conditions are favora- \nble\, we’ll possibly offer an optional “sparrow stomp” through marshy fields in hopes of flushing out \nLeConte’s Sparrow and other skulking species. \nCarpooling is highly encouraged for this trip due to limited parking and group coordination. For \nthose who wish to carpool\, please meet at the MTA Park-and-Ride in Bellevue and depart \npromptly at 6:15am\, or you can meet us directly at the refuge entrance (35.97407\, -87.95305) at \n8:00am. \nPlease dress in layers for the weather\, bring water and snacks\, and if you plan to participate in the \nsparrow stomp\, waterproof shoes or muck boots are strongly recommended. We expect to wrap up \nby mid-day or early afternoon. Come join us for one of the season’s best birding outings!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/november-1st-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183039Z
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SUMMARY:November 20th Monthly Meeting and Program description
DESCRIPTION:Radnor Lake Visitors Center at 1160 Otter Creek Road on the third Thursday of every month (except July and August). We usually gather and greet one another at 7:00 pm; have a Business Meeting at 7:15; followed by a program at 7:30 pm.\nAll are welcome. Membership in NTOS is not required.\n\nIn July of 2024\, Jon May and his traveling companions embarked on a two-week trip taking them from north to south through Brazil’s Pantanal\, the vast UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in central South America.  The expedition concluded with a three-day visit to Iguazu Falls\, certainly one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls. Please join us as Jon shares a photographic sampling of the dazzling variety of birds and wildlife encountered throughout the Pantanal\, including Jaguar\, Hyacinth Macaw\, Crested Caracara\, Jabiru Stork\, Giant River Otter\, and Giant Anteater.\n\nJon May is a long-time member of NTOS – probably since the late 1970’s or early 1980’s. He has had a lifelong interest in outdoor activities\, travel\, and nature photography. Since retirement eleven years ago he has been fortunate to be able to pursue those interests more actively. Jon\, his wife\, and daughter have traveled extensively in natural areas and parks  in the US\, in Africa\, and in Central and South America.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/november-20th-monthly-meeting-and-program-description/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183513Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Gathering\, meeting and program - December 18th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our final 2025 NTOS monthly meeting and program which will include a Holiday Potluck meal. Please bring your favorite dish to share. (NTOS will provide all drinks and paper products.)  We will begin gathering at 6:00 p.m. and eat together. We will have a very short business meeting and election at 7:15 followed by the program\, Birding India when Ken Oeser will present photographs and stories from his time in India. \n“Birding India” presented by Ken Oeser – Our December program will be presented by Ken Oeser who traveled to India with a WINGS Birding Tour earlier in 2025. The tour was of northern India from Delhi all the way to the lower Himalayan Mountains including  several National Parks. \nKen Oeser has always lived in and around Nashville and is a long-time member of NTOS.  In addition to birding in Tennessee counties\, Ken has recently completed birding in all 50 states with a total of over 100 species. \n 
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/annual-christmas-gathering-meeting-and-program-december-18th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260404T135250
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SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The NTOS 2025 Christmas Bird Counts dates will be Saturday\, December 20th and Thursday\, Januaary 1st. \nInformation will be forthcoming as time draws nearer….but mark those calendars and join us for this annual event.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/2025-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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