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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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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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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T123000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T123000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T203000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
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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:20260404T182804
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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
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
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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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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:20260404T182804
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251207T180911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T180911Z
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SUMMARY:"Lake CBC Count" - January 1st
DESCRIPTION:NTOS Second Christmas Bird Count will take place on January 1st.  For information or to volunteer please contact Richard Connors – didymops07@gmail.com \nPlease put CBC in the subject… \nThank you!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/lake-cbc-count-january-1st/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251209T154940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T154940Z
UID:5332-1768503600-1768510800@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Monthly Meeting - January 15th
DESCRIPTION:The Nashville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (NTOS) meetings are held at the 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. All are welcome. Membership in NTOS is not required. \n\nThis month’s program is “Jammin’ in Jamaica” presented by NTOS member Steve Lasley.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-monthly-meeting-january-15th-2/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251207T180005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T222656Z
UID:5322-1769846400-1769868000@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED due to dangerous road conditions - Field Trip to Hatchie NWR - O'Neal Lake
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS….Kick off the new birding year with NTOS as we head west to the beautiful Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge! We will join trip leader Mark Greene for a morning walk around O’Neal Lake\, where we’ll search for flocks of wintering waterfowl and scan the surrounding fields for seasonal specialties. Our walk will largely take place along a gravel road\, but sturdy footwear is recommended. \nWe’ll meet at 8:00 AM ON JANUARY 31ST at the O’Neal Lake parking area\, just past the Hatchie NWR Visitor Center at 6772 TN-76 Stanton\, TN 38069 (Coordinates: 35.49797\, -89.26051). \nDress warmly\, bring a spotting scope if you have one\, and come enjoy a crisp winter morning exploring one of West Tennessee’s most scenic refuges. Let’s start the year off birding together! \nFor questions\, contact Shelley Smith at wkusmith@gmail.com and include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line. \nPlease note: This field trip may be canceled if hazardous weather conditions arise. Any cancellations will be announced as soon as possible on the TN-Bird Listserv and NTOS’s social media accounts.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/january-24th-field-trip-to-hatchie-nwr-oneal-lake/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251207T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T180200Z
UID:5324-1771054200-1771077600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:February 14th - Field trip to Fowler Rd Irrigation Pond - Lincoln County
DESCRIPTION:What better way to brighten up chilly February than with two NTOS field trips on the calendar? \nFirst up: Saturday\, February 14th\, when we’ll head to one of Tennessee’s premier birding hotspots\, the Fowler Road Irrigation Pond. Trip leader Avery Fish knows this site very well and has turned up an impressive list of species here over the years. \nOur targets for the morning include a great mix of waterfowl and sparrows\, with possibilities like LeConte’s Sparrow\, Western Meadowlark\, Longspurs\, and Short-eared Owl. \nWe’ll be walking through grassy areas\, so waterproof boots or muck boots are strongly recommended. \nBecause parking at the pond is extremely limited\, we’ll meet at 7:30 AM at the Lincoln Park Shopping Center near the McDonald’s in Fayetteville (Address: 1410 Huntsville Hwy\, Fayetteville\, TN 37334; Coordinates: 35.13046\, -86.56586) and carpool the short 20-minute drive to the site. If you have a vehicle that can comfortably transport other participants\, please bring it; carpooling is essential for this trip. \nFor questions\, contact Shelley Smith at wkusmith@gmail.com and include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line. \nBundle up and join us for what promises to be a fantastic winter outing! \nPlease note: This field trip may be canceled if hazardous weather conditions arise. Any cancellations will be announced as soon as possible on the TN-Bird Listserv and NTOS’s social media accounts.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/february-14th-field-trip-to-fowler-rd-irrigation-pond-lincoln-county/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251209T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184508Z
UID:5334-1771527600-1771534800@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Monthly meeting - FEBRUARY 19th - CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE AND SUBSEQUENT CLEAN-UP!
DESCRIPTION:The FEBRUARY MEETING of the Nashville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (NTOS) has been CANCELLED. \nThe recent ICE storm caused extensive tree damage to the Park.  The Park also remains without electricity and water. \n\nClean-up and restoration is expected to take until at least March 1st. \nPlease make sure to check back here to see if the March meeting will take place so you don’t make an unnecessary trip over there to find a locked gate. \nWe will attempt to reschedule our speaker for another month. \nField trips will take place as scheduled unless notified by Shelley Smith. \nThank you for your understanding…be well and take good care.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-monthly-meeting-february-19th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20260226T181904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181904Z
UID:14940-1772092800-1772125200@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Join us for the Annual Spring Meeting...
DESCRIPTION:TOS Registration Form 2026
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/join-us-for-the-annual-spring-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251207T180340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T180340Z
UID:5326-1772292600-1772303400@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:February 28th - Field Trip to Cornelia Fort Airpark - Davidson County
DESCRIPTION:For our second field trip of the month\, we’re staying close to home and heading to one of Nashville’s popular birding spots: Cornelia Fort Airpark in Shelby Bottoms Park. Trip leader Ariel Dunham\, an expert on the birds of Shelby Park\, will guide us on this outing on Saturday\, February 28th. \nThis trip offers a unique twist: we’ll begin in the afternoon\, exploring the ponds for waterfowl and sparrows as we make our way toward sunset. As dusk settles\, we’ll keep our eyes on the open fields\, hoping to catch a Short-eared Owl sweeping across the airpark. \nWe’ll meet at 3:30 PM at the Airpark parking area (Address: 2640 Airpark Dr Nashville\, TN 37206; coordinates: 36.19080\, -86.70387). Dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear as we’ll be navigating pasture areas around the ponds. \nFor questions\, contact Shelley Smith at wkusmith@gmail.com and include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line. \nPlan to join us for an afternoon of late-winter birdwatching! \nPlease note: This field trip may be canceled if hazardous weather conditions arise. Any cancellations will be announced as soon as possible on the TN-Bird Listserv and NTOS’s social media accounts.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/february-28th-field-trip-to-cornelia-fort-airpark-davidson-county/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251209T155437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T155437Z
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SUMMARY:NTOS Monthly meeting - MARCH 19th
DESCRIPTION:The Nashville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society (NTOS) meetings are held at the 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. All are welcome. Membership in NTOS is not required. \nThis month’s program is “Birding Agentina” by Graham Gerdeman.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/ntos-monthly-meeting-march-19th/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20251207T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T180622Z
UID:5328-1774076400-1774101600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:March 21st - Lytle/Ravenwood Park - Davidson County
DESCRIPTION:Come explore Lytle Park\, one of the newest gems in Nashville’s expanding park system! \nOur fall field trips to this park have consistently drawn great interest\, and this year we’re switching things up with a visit in a different season. March brings a unique blend of lingering winter species and the earliest signs of spring migration. From sparrows and raptors to waterfowl on the ponds\, this under-birded landscape promises exciting discoveries even in the final weeks of winter. \nFor this field trip\, we’ll be guided by Grant Winter\, a local birder who frequents Lytle/Ravenwood Park and knows its habitats well. March 21st offers a wonderful blend of lingering winter species and the first hints of early spring migration. \nWe’ll meet at 7:00 AM at the parking lot and playground at Ravenwood Park in Hermitage (Park Coordinates: 36.190870\, -86.646290). Trails are largely unimproved\, so sturdy footwear is recommended\, and early mornings can be chilly so please dress warmly. \nFor questions\, contact Shelley Smith at wkusmith@gmail.com and include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line. \nJoin us as we explore the beauty of Lytle/Ravenwood Park in late winter! \nPlease note: This field trip may be canceled if hazardous weather conditions arise. Any cancellations will be announced as soon as possible on the TN-Bird Listserv and NTOS’s social media accounts.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/march-21st-lytle-ravenwood-park-davidson-county/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20260313T192125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T192125Z
UID:24407-1776366000-1776373200@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:April 16th - Monthly meeting - 7 pm followed by a wonderful program...
DESCRIPTION:April 16th – “Forty Favorite Spring Songsters” – \npresented by Richard Connors\n \nRichard will conduct a mini workshop\, with a brief review and quiz to brush up on our Spring migrant and resident songbirds. He will share tips and techniques to better identify and enjoy our local birdsong. With practice\, he says\, you may be less dependent on\, and maybe even outperform\, your Merlin app.\n\n\nRichard Connors is a Nashville photographer\, naturalist and birder. A long-time member of TOS\, Richard has served as NTOS chapter president and as state president. He has used his birding skills developed over the years in scientific projects such as USFWS Breeding Bird Surveys\, Partners in Flight point counts\, Christmas bird counts\, and seasonal surveys. For several years he conducted Beginning Birding and Birding by Ear classes at Warner Parks and at Radnor Lake S.P.  In recent years\, dragonflies and damselflies\, and butterflies have come into focus as favorite subjects. But Spring birds will always be a favorite.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/april-16th-monthly-meeting-7-pm-followed-by-a-wonderful-program/
CATEGORIES:NTOS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20260304T011456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T011456Z
UID:24384-1776495600-1776513600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:April 18th Field Trip to Harpeth River State Park-Gossett Tract (Cheatham Co.) - 7:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS for a spring field trip to the Gossett Tract of Harpeth River State Park (1230 Cedar Hill Rd\, Kingston Springs\, TN 37082)\, a scenic riverside property in Kingston Springs. This tract features a mix of open fields\, riparian habitat along the Harpeth River\, and wooded edges making it an excellent spot to look for early spring migrants as well as resident species. The river corridor can be especially productive for swallows\, warblers\, vireos\, and flycatchers\, while the fields may host sparrows and other grassland birds. \nWe’ll begin at 7:00 a.m. and take an approximately 2-mile walk along the gravel and natural-surface pathways. The terrain is relatively flat and open\, offering wide views of the surrounding habitat. \nBring water\, binoculars\, and dress for the weather. We hope you’ll join us for a beautiful spring morning along the Harpeth!
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/april-18th-field-trip-to-harpeth-river-state-park-gossett-tract-cheatham-co-700-am/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T182804
CREATED:20260304T010629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T010629Z
UID:24375-1776843000-1776855600@nashvillebirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Morning Radnor Lake walks...April 22nd - 7:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us for these ever popular Wednesday morning Spring migration walks at Radnor Lake State Park. \nMeet at the kiosk to the right of the Visitor’s Center by 7:30 am. \nIf you get stuck in traffic or are running a bit late…we always take the same route.  Up the road\, across the spillway and up the trail to Long Bridge. \nCome for an hour or the whole walk.  Free and open to the Public.  No registration needed. No experience needed as there will be birders of all levels there to help identify the birds. \nThis first walk will be lead by NTOS member Richard Connor’s.  He’ll keep the ‘official’ bird list so call them out as you see them.  Feel free to also keep your own list if you choose.
URL:https://nashvillebirds.org/event/wednesday-morning-radnor-lake-walks-april-22nd-730-am/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Field Trip
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