Folks--

If you are planning on joining this evening's webinar on the NYS Breeding Bird Atlas III using a mobile device, it is recommended to download the Webex app beforehand to allow full participation.  This should be available in the App Store, etc.

Andy Mason

UPDATED TO ONLINE LIVE PRESENTATION – The Joys of Atlasing

Free

UPDATE FROM DELAWARE-OTSEGO AUDUBON SOC.: Due to our region's attempts to minimize the risk of spreading the COV-19 virus, we have cancelled our meeting in Oneonta on 3/20 BUT we will be presenting the program online instead. 

FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO PARTICIPATE ARE ON THE DOAS WEBSITE AT THE EVENT LINK: https://doas.us/event/the-joys-of-atlasing/

It has been 20 years since the last breeding bird atlas in New York State and a lot has changed! The third atlas will take place from 2020-2024 and involve thousands of volunteers from across the state.  Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society ONLINE on Friday, March 20, 7:30pm, as we present Julie Hart, Project Coordinator for the NY Breeding Bird Atlas.  Learn about the history of the Breeding Bird Atlas, the importance of atlas data, and how you can get involved. Find out how the third atlas will differ from previous atlases, including how we will be using eBird for data entry.

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Andrew Mason
13 Boylston St.
Oneonta, NY  13820
(607) 652-2162
AndyMason@... 

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the resulting restrictions on indoor gatherings, the HMBC board has decided to indefinitely postpone the Annual Meeting Program and Banquet originally scheduled for April 13, 2020. No alternate date has been set, and rescheduling will depend on how the situation evolves over time. Banquet fees for those who have already registered will be refunded. 

We encourage everyone to follow public health guidance for Coronavirus prevention at home and while out birding.

The Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club has cancelled upcoming field trips, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent guidelines and restrictions from the CDC, the NYS Department of Health and local agencies. A list of cancellations is shown below and may be revised and extended going forward as conditions warrant.

Individuals and families may wish to go outdoors to walk, enjoy nature and get exercise, so the destinations and descriptions provided with our field trip listings may act as a guide for those outings. Use good judgment and follow recommended methods of spacing when in public. Be aware that indoor facilities and restrooms will probably be closed. Information and suggestions from The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation relating to outdoor activities can be found here:  http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/119881.html 

Check in periodically at hmbc.net for the latest updates on scheduled events.

·       March 21, 2020 – Vosburgh Swamp WMA

·       March 28, 2020 – Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

·       April 11, 2020 – Early Migrants at Five Rivers EEC 

·       April 12, 2020 – Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

·       April 19, 2020 – Collins Lake

·       April 25, 2020 – Fox Preserve

·       April 26, 2020 – Powell Sanctuary

·       April 29, 2020 – Weekday Walk at Five Rivers EEC

UPDATED TO ONLINE LIVE PRESENTATION – The Joys of Atlasing

Free

UPDATE FROM DELAWARE-OTSEGO AUDUBON SOC.: Due to our region's attempts to minimize the risk of spreading the COV-19 virus, we have cancelled our meeting in Oneonta on 3/20 BUT we will be presenting the program online instead. 

FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO PARTICIPATE ARE ON THE DOAS WEBSITE AT THE EVENT LINK: https://doas.us/event/the-joys-of-atlasing/

It has been 20 years since the last breeding bird atlas in New York State and a lot has changed! The third atlas will take place from 2020-2024 and involve thousands of volunteers from across the state.  Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society ONLINE on Friday, March 20, 7:30pm, as we present Julie Hart, Project Coordinator for the NY Breeding Bird Atlas.  Learn about the history of the Breeding Bird Atlas, the importance of atlas data, and how you can get involved. Find out how the third atlas will differ from previous atlases, including how we will be using eBird for data entry.

--
Andrew Mason
13 Boylston St.
Oneonta, NY  13820
(607) 652-2162
AndyMason@...