Hi, all! Coming up in the next few weeks at the Montezuma Audubon Center in Savannah, NY:
>Sept. 13, Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Montezuma Bird Watching Van Tour The summer is coming to a close but the autumn bird migration is well underway. Join us as we look for raptors, waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds and observe how they are preparing for their long and impressive journey. We will explore Montezuma's birding hotspots where dozens of species can be seen and heard! Binoculars, a spotting scope, and field guides will be provided. Fee: $8/child; $15/adult, $40/family. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. >Sept. 14-15, 7 p.m. Friday - 7 p.m. Saturday 22nd Annual Montezuma Muckrace This Big Day competition begins at 7:00 p.m. Friday, and runs for 24 hours. Teams will compete to see who can see the most species within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The complex includes the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, the Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area and the Montezuma Audubon Center. The higher purpose behind the fun is to raise $10,000 for the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. There are six categories in which to compete: Competitive, Low-carbon (no cars used), Recreational, Family/Mentor, Collegiate and Photo. Visit www.friendsofmontezuma.org to register or sponsor a team. >Sept. 19, Wednesday 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunset Bird Watching Walk The peak of the bird migration is upon us. Join us for a casual, 1-mile stroll through our forests, grasslands and wetlands to see dozens of waterfowl, shorebird, raptor and songbird species as they prepare for nightfall. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. Fee: $5/child, $7/adult, $20/family, FREE for Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. >Sept. 22, Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Howland's Island BYOBike Tour Join us for the inaugural biking tour of Howland's Island. Participants will enjoy an undulating, 3-mile cycle on gravel roads, getting to enjoy a lesser seen side of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Howland's Island is rich in cultural history and is also a hub for a variety of songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl. You must provide your own non-motorized bicycle and helmet. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. Directions to the meeting point will be provided upon participant registration. Fee: $5/child; $10/adult, $25/family. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. >Sept. 29, Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4th Annual Savannah Arts Festival Fine artists, photographers, sculptors, crafters, quilters, jewelers, wood workers, and other talented people will show and sell their handcrafted creations at this fun, family event. The festival will also feature great food, live music, fine art contests, photography contests, art workshops, sidewalk chalk art, Lego building, the Trashin' Fashion Runway Show, prizes, and more! Vendor registration forms can be found at http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma. Admission: $5/person, $10/family. >Oct. 4, Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Migration Mania Van Tour The peak of the waterfowl migration is upon us. Join us for a birding van tour to see dozens of ducks, geese and swans as they settle into Montezuma's marshes to feed and rest. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. Fee: $8/child; $15/adult, $40/family. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. As always, to register please feel free to email me, or call (315) 365-3588! And visit the Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex for all programs Montezuma! http://friendsofmontezuma.org/?post_type=tribe_events Happy birding! -- Alyssa Johnson Environmental Educator 315.365.3588 Montezuma Audubon Center 2295 State Route 89 P.O. Box 187 Savannah, New York 13146 Audubon NY- Montezuma<http://ny.audubon.org/Montezuma> Montezuma Audubon Center on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MontezumaAudubonCenter/> -- 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/[email protected]/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/ --
