Spring has finally sprung and birds are flooding into the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Hundreds of thousands of migrating waterfowl, breeding bald eagles and sandhill cranes, and singing songbirds have returned. Our upcoming programs will connect you with birds and habitats at this globally significant Important Bird Area. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 315.365.3588 or email montez...@audubon.org.
Apr. 3, Thursday, 9:00 AM—12:00 PM Montezuma Birding Van Tour Ducks, geese and swans are on the move as the spring migration season is upon us. Hop in our van for an excursion to Montezuma’s birding hotspots where hundreds of thousands of waterfowl can be seen! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. Fee: $8/child; $13.50/adult. Apr. 12, Saturday, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Nature of Montezuma Lecture Series- Lucy Winters Durkin on John James Audubon The MAC is proud to welcome Lucy Winters Durkin who will give a presentation about her great-great grandfather, John James Audubon, and how he came to be America’s preeminent wildlife artist. Ms. Winters Durkin is a longtime art history instructor whose interests range from early Renaissance frescoes to contemporary Japanese works on paper. Her presentations blend formal analysis with other disciplines including music, literature, religion, philosophy, science and political history. Lucy’s formal training began with a BA in European history at Smith College, followed by a Master’s degree in art history at Williams College. While at Williams, she curated several exhibitions, including a highly successful show on John James Audubon at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Fee: $4/child, $6/adult, $20/family, FREE for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Apr. 17, Thursday, 9:00 AM—12:00 PM Montezuma Birding Van Tour Ducks, geese and swans are on the move as the spring migration season is upon us. Hop in our van for an excursion to Montezuma’s birding hotspots where hundreds of thousands of waterfowl, breeding bald eagles and sandhill cranes, and singing songbirds can be seen! Participants are encouraged to bring their camera and binoculars. Fee: $8/child; $13.50/adult. Apr. 24, Thursday, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM Derby Hill Hawk Watch Trip Visit Lake Ontario for the spectacular spring raptor migration and leave the driving to us. Travel in the Montezuma Audubon Center van to witness thousands of broad-winged hawks, re-tailed hawks, bald eagles and many more! If weather conditions do not cooperate, the program will be moved to Friday, April 25. This program is offered in cooperation with the Onondaga Audubon Society. Pack a lunch. Fee: $17.50/child, $22.50/adult. Chris Lajewski Interim Director Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89, Savannah, NY 13146 315.365.3588 http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
