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SUMMARY:California Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Kurt Schwarz
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/california-dreaming/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T213000
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SUMMARY:"Australia 7-19 ... and Then Some!"    ...  Life-List stops in Italy\, Japan & Southern Arizona too!
DESCRIPTION:Sheila Martin
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/top-end-western-australia-outback-travels-plenty-of-birds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T193000
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SUMMARY:Women in Birding-a Force beyond Feathers
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Beer – President of the Birding Club of Delaware County (BCDC) \nWomen have connected to birds long before there were binoculars\, smart phones or social media. As culture and communications evolve\, the stories of women’s roles in ornithology and birding are emerging with due prominence. In pre-industrial America\, it took special grit for a woman to stand out in any scientific endeavor\, amid scores of men. It still takes effort\, but the scales are tipping as women birders make a difference as ornithologists\, teachers\, researchers\, writers\, artists\, promoters\, tour operators\, and inspiration for all who love wild birds. From Rosalie Edge – the hellcat of raptor conservation\, and Harriet Hemenway – the plume-scorning fashionista\, to Graceanna Lewis – a maverick in bird taxonomy\, and Rachel Carson\, whose book saved countless endangered species\, women have been influential members of the birding community for millenia. Join me to learn about a few women whose names may be unfamiliar\, but whose impact is indelible as a force beyond feathers. \n  \nDebbie Beer has been an avid birder for more than 20 years. She’s travelled to multiple countries and continents for birding\, including Africa\, India\, Brazil and beyond. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia is Debbie’s favorite local patch\, where she directs the annual “Big Sit” event and leads monthly bird walks. Debbie is fortunate to blend professional and personal interests while working for Natural Lands as Director of Volunteers. In that capacity she manages robust volunteer bird survey\, nestbox monitoring\, and land stewardship programs on Natural Lands properties. Debbie participates in the annual Christmas Bird Count\, Philadelphia Mid-Winter Bird Census and other conservation initiatives. She is an avid eBirder\, fellow of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) and president of the Birding Club of Delaware County (BCDC). Debbie is passionate about sharing nature with others\, supporting conservation\, and advocating access to green space in a diverse\, urban community. \n  \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T185112
CREATED:20210629T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T003839Z
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SUMMARY:Ornitherapy:  For Your Mind\, Body and Soul
DESCRIPTION:Holly Merker – Club member and lead author of the new book “Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body and Soul” \nWatching birds: not only fun\, but good for you!\nLearn why getting your daily dose of Ornitherapy is just what the doctor ordered….\nOrnitherapy\, or a more mindful approach to the observation of birds\, benefits our mind\, body\, and soul. We’re pushed and pulled in many directions\, no matter our age. If we allow birds and nature to slow us down\, we are practicing a form of “selfcare”. Research shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature\, magnifying these benefits. Through observation\, we can learn not only about birds\, but gain insight into our own lives while exploring our connection to the world around us. This fosters stewardship and bolsters conservation.\nWithin the program\, we’ll delve into our connections to birds\, how to practice Ornitherapy for optimal benefits\, and learn about the latest research in the power of nature for overall wellbeing. Come listen to how watching birds can bring you more than just the enjoyment. \n  \nHolly Merker has a background in art therapy\, but today employs birds and nature toward the same goals of wellbeing in her work as an environmental educator and birding guide. Holly has worked as a professional birding instructor for National Audubon\, the American Birding Association\, and many other organizations. Passionate about connecting young people to birds\, she co-founded the Frontiers in Ornithology Symposium\, and has facilitated many young birder groups and teen birding camps. Dedicated to bird conservation\, she has been state coordinator/reviewer for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird Pennsylvania since 2005\, and a two-term voting member of the PA Ornithological Records Committee\, as well as the Committee Chair. Holly is lead author of the book Ornitherapy: For Your Body\, Mind\, and Soul (along with co-authors Richard Crossley and Sophie Crossley\, Crossley Books\, 2021) and is currently promoting the practice of Ornitherapy and providing workshops and programs across the U.S. In her free time\, Holly spends every possible moment practicing Ornitherapy herself\, which she credits in helping her defeat breast cancer\, restoring her health mentally and physically. \n  \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ornitherapy-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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CREATED:20210629T210346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T152252Z
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SUMMARY:Saving the Cerulean Warbler
DESCRIPTION:Katie Fallon
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/saving-the-cerulean-warbler/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T193000
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CREATED:20210629T210253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T211811Z
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SUMMARY:Bander of Pennsylvania's Rare Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Lockerman
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bander-of-pennsylvanias-rare-hummingbirds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T193000
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SUMMARY:The Emilie Snethlage Expedition:  Women Studying Birds in the Amazon Forest
DESCRIPTION:Glausia Del-Rio & Anna Hiller\n\nMuseum of Natural Science \nLouisiana State University
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-emilie-snethlage-expedition-women-studying-birds-in-the-amazon-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T193000
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CREATED:20210629T205906Z
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SUMMARY:100 Birds To Be Seen In A Lifetime
DESCRIPTION:Armas Hill \nBased on a book\, first published in 2008 (with a second printing in 2019)\, “100 Birds to See in Your Lifetime”\, Armas will do the countdown\, as in the book\, from 100 to 1\, with about 50 of the interesting and spectacular species with which he is familiar.\nThose birds will be from 6 continents\, having names such as: magnificent\, superb\, marvelous\, and resplendent. \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/100-birds-to-be-seen-in-a-lifetime/
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CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T193000
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CREATED:20210629T202916Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska's St. Paul Island or "I Can See Russia From Here"
DESCRIPTION:Linda Widdop – President of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club \nWhile you can’t really see Russia from any point in Alaska\, St. Paul Island is pretty close. Located in the Bering Sea\, this island is a destination for birders who want to see birds that are blown over from Russia and other parts of Europe and Asia. We will learn about the bird species that have been found on the island recently\, facts about the island and how to plan a successful trip. \nLinda recently visited St. Paul Island for the first time with a group of friends including Marty Dellwo and Todd Fellenbaum. She will share stories and photos from the trip. \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/alaskas-st-paul-island-or-i-can-see-russia-from-here/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T185112
CREATED:20201020T232852Z
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SUMMARY:Members’ photos
DESCRIPTION:Coordinated by Luc Jacobs. If you have photos to contribute contact Luc at  jacobsluc52@yahoo.com or 484-706-1999. \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/members-photos/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T213000
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CREATED:20201020T233049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T233049Z
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SUMMARY:Birding with BQ in Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Brian Quindlen \nSoutheastern Arizona is a birder’s paradise! On his first-ever trip to this region\, BQ and friends made the most of their time exploring as many hotspots as they could fit into five days. Through photography and digiscoping\, they were able to observe many of the species that make Arizona a premier birding destination in the United States! \n– \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-4/
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CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T213000
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CREATED:20201020T231952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T231952Z
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SUMMARY:Birds at Home and Afar
DESCRIPTION:Bill Barber \nBill will present photographs from his home county of Berks County as well as from the many international trips he has taken over the past 10 years. \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/birds-at-home-and-afar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210315T213000
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CREATED:20201020T232148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T232148Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Shirley Klein \nLearn about the annual migration of the monarch butterfly\, and view the butterflies in their winter home in the mountains of central Mexico. \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T213000
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CREATED:20201020T232106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T232106Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Beyond the Roaring 40's
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy Bedford \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T185112
CREATED:20201020T231528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T231528Z
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SUMMARY:Birding in  Northern Ecuador
DESCRIPTION:Sue Killeen – Former club president \n     Northern Ecuador features some of the country’s best-known birding locales. It is possible to see over 400 species in 10 days.  The west slope of the Andes and the lowlands of the northwest encompass part of the Choco Endemic region where many endemics and near endemics are found. You can find over 20 species of hummingbirds in the Mindo and Tandayapa Valleys.  Not to mention the Antpittas. \n     In the high Andes paramo region there are several high-altitude species that seem a bit dull because the environment is so barren due to the elevation but no less spectacular.  Then there is the east slope of Andes which has a whole new array of species not found in the west\, and an altitudinal transect can produce over 200 species in less than a week. \n     From there we will travel to the Amazon lowlands where we can find Macaws and parrots at clay licks as we travel along the Rio Napo and explore flooded plains.  The Napo Wildlife Center is within the Yasuni National Park.  It is claimed to be the most biodiverse place on Earth\, spanning nearly 2.5 million acres of lush rainforest. The Ecuadorian Amazon is home to more than 600 bird species. The splendors of the Amazon are unforgettable. \n     Come and join Sue on a wonderful adventure through Northern Ecuador \nHoatzin \n  \nNote: This is a virtual meeting. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/birding-in-northern-equador/
LOCATION:Zoom
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