Held at a different location in New York State each year, it is an opportunity for birders from all over the state to meet, exchange ideas, socialize, and bird together. The annual business meeting, a papers session, identification workshops, and a banquet with a prominent speaker are part of the event. Dr. Moermond is an ornithological research scientist and renowned public speaker who will present some of his studies on bird behavior and conservation issues in Africa and Central America. The 2002 Annual Meeting will be the weekend of September 20-22, hosted by the Naturalists Club of Broome County. The Federation sponsors field trips throughout New York.
Local experts lead the field trips.
Migrating shorebirds are the main attraction this time of year at this wildlife refuge in the New York City area. Also expect to see herons and egrets, and possibly Clapper Rail and Boat-tailed Grackle. This outstanding weekend trip was timed to coincide with the presence of large numbers of gulls in the Niagara region, and we were not disappointed. We had excellent views of the striking back pattern from above at Sir Adam Beck Generating Plant. A Glaucous Gull, a couple of Iceland Gulls and a Thayer's Gull were watched from the same vantage point.