Events
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3rd Wednesday morning Radnor Walk – May 1, 2024
Radnor Lake Visitors Center 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Oak Hill, United StatesJoin 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
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Spring Count – Saturday, May 4th
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
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Radnor Lake walk – May 8, 2024 – CANCELLED DUE TO POTENTIAL DAMAGING WEATHER
Radnor Lake Visitors Center 1160 Otter Creek Rd, Oak Hill, United StatesSPECIAL 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. We'll see everyone in the Fall for more migration adventures... Until then be safe!
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May 16th monthly meeting…
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: "Birding on Ice - A Winter Tour of Japan" Steller’s Sea Eagles gliding by at close range.. the mythi- cal dance of the Japanese Red-crowned Crane... spend-
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Migratory Bird Celebration Bells Bend – May 18th
Join us at Bells Bend Park in northern Davidson County for a migratory bird day celebration. There 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. So mark you calendars and join the fun!
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Field Trip – Saturday, May 18th – Green Door Gourmet
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
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Field Trip – Saturday, June 8th – Beaman Park
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
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Monthly meeting – June 20th
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. "Bird Guy of the USS Indianapolis" NTOS Member Earl Henry will present a slide program about his father,
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Wednesday, September 18th – First Fall Radnor Lake Wednesday morning walk
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. Richard 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
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FALL FLOCK…SEPTEMBER 19TH…POT LUCK
Join us as we flock back together with a good old fashion Pot Luck event on Thursday, September 19th. We 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. Hope you'll join the fun!
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NTOS Field Trip – new reschedule date.
September 14th – Shelby Bottoms (Phase 3 and Cornelia Fort) As 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
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September 25th – 2nd Wednesday morning Fall Radnor Lake Walk
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. Kevin 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