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Date: 4/23/24 11:49 am From: Wentzel, Doug <djw105...> Subject: Fwd: Important Club Meeting Wednesday, this morning walk and PSO news...Birding Festival, Blitz, Art Auction, Birding Tours
Hi All, Looking forward to Zooming with you all on Wednesday and hearing from Jon Kauffman on "Life in a Nest Box of American Kestrels and Barn Owls." This program will provide an in depth look of the breeding behavior of American Kestrels and Barn Owls through live nestcam footage. Let me know if you have New Business items for the club in advance so we can make sure we have time, and of course April means board elections and I know our nominating committee has been working on a slate of candidates. Nice walk at Spring Creek this morning with 21 of us and 30 species. Highlights were chimney swifts, blue-headed vireo and happy bird watchers. https://ebird.org/atlaspa/checklist/S169930882�� Pennsylvania Bird Atlas Checklist - 23 Apr 2024 - Spring Creek Park - 30 species (+1 other taxa) ebird.org Finally, news from our friends at PA Society for Ornithology (PSO). Happy Earth Day, Doug > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Franklin Haas <fhaasbirds...> > Subject: Birding Festival, Blitz, Art Auction, Birding Tours > Date: April 21, 2024 at 12:24:12 PM EDT > To: PSO Newsletter <pso-newsletter...> > > As we are all busily seeking warblers this spring, PSO is hard at work preparing for some exciting programs that offer great birding opportunities. Please take a minute to check out the programs below, check your calendars, and sign up! > > Birding Festival <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpabirds.org%2F2024-overview%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182023107%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N%2B0cLWnC2tN6BmAhSBNSVGptmMIgUK4PiBeaO2kCMjQ%3D&reserved=0> > > The PSO Birding Festival will take place May 31-June 2 in Washington County. Nearly 90 PA birders have already signed up, but there is plenty of space for YOU. We have an incredible line-up of expert-led field trips and fascinating speakers. > > In addition to trips to birding hotspots throughout southwestern PA, there is a special opportunity to visit the National Aviary, which is proudly sponsoring the festival. > > The deadline to register for the banquet - featuring a keynote address by author Katie Fallon - is May 9. Click here to register <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpabirds.org%2F2024-overview%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182034384%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NnYm8YRyv4fQ5wXJJlTn%2B4PlnssHAeOVE5%2FYduu8gC8%3D&reserved=0>. > > A few field trips have filled and more will do so as we get closer to the event, so we recommend registering now for your best selection of trips. > > Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breedingbirdblitz.org%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182041436%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7b2BZzjbkRqLU1t1R5B9f4dL1AnLvyY%2FenS4ES3kTM0%3D&reserved=0> > > Registration is also open for the 4th Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breedingbirdblitz.org%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182048150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2xRJu8OME5WTo0Xggf21QFshmS943LD52N2bwWQFV3o%3D&reserved=0>, June 7th through the 17th. Birders are invited to join the Blitz by forming a team, raising funds, and competing in either the “cumulative count” or “big day” categories to document birds during the nesting season. Teams enlist their friends to support their efforts with a donation; and all donations are evenly split among three bird conservation projects. This year the Blitz is supporting excellent projects led by Allegheny Land Trust, Pocono Environmental Education Center, and Rider Park. Bird-lovers of all ages and skill levels are invited to visit www.breedingbirdblitz.org <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breedingbirdblitz.org%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182054768%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gIhAzx8tnQg4gaqGcKYN%2Bz9Ej23G6niit7dtPzPmvdg%3D&reserved=0> to learn more about the event, to form and register a team, or to make a donation. > > Art Auction <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpabirds.org%2Fauction%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182062078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hss1eVZg48aFrq23J9M4kP31vBzBK313jabYiCw9Xzg%3D&reserved=0> > > And don‛t forget the PSO Art Auction! Two original works that were used on the new PSO t-shirts are being auctioned off online. Go to https://pabirds.org/auction/ <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpabirds.org%2Fauction%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182069254%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xsKs2kyeI6ro5q%2FIyGDl9oaQK5OH476ZJWp14fX7b%2F0%3D&reserved=0>for more information and to bid. > > PSO-sponsored Hillstar birding tours <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hillstarnature.com%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182077005%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=klE3ObX479oOCIBOyfIUrQNwigd59UImjP2L%2FdmX8U8%3D&reserved=0> > > And, last but not least, we are excited to announce that Hillstar Nature is opening registration for two special opportunities for PSO members. These trips offer the chance to travel with other PSO members and experience excellent out-of-state birding. A portion of your registration fee will support PSO programs. There will be a trek across Montana <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hillstarnature.com%2Fglacier-grasslands-pso-2025&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182083780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gLYFZUgq7q5qGo4jaVExHhG4zdzreEQT6LQPJcTnVlE%3D&reserved=0> next summer and a deepwater pelagic trip out of Maryland <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hillstarnature.com%2Fmd-deepwater-pelagic-sept-8-2024&data=05%7C02%<7Cmerlin...>%7C2e44b105a01746ee7f9908dc621f7dd2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C638493135182090675%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n%2B5%2F7zlbj2FpQihTsvnrb7ncnpZ%2Bzuc8JQgICAMSB2Y%3D&reserved=0> this September. > > > Thank you for your ongoing support of PSO. 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