welcome to the
Redwood Region Ornithological Society
A sonoma county Bird club
Encouraging the study and conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitat since 1962.
October’s Membership Meeting
“Willet, or won’t it? Evaluating the potential impacts of offshore wind on migratory shorebirds.”
Mario Balitbit, Migratory Bird Specialist at The Nature Conservancy in Virginia (and YAMS alum) will Zoom in as our guest speaker on October 8.
Mario will share his ongoing work with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) at the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve with a focus on the study of migratory shorebird routes in the context of offshore wind. His team, deploying advanced tracking technology, is focusing on Whimbrel, Eastern Willets, and Black-bellied Plovers to evaluate the potential exposure risk these species may face with the development of offshore wind adjacent to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Because the project is ongoing, many “results" are still pending. His presentation might touch on other aspects of his position, such as managing about 70 miles of pristine barrier islands for shorebird conservation; managing shorebirds with people, climate change, and other local factors; education and outreach in rural areas; what it’s like working for TNC; or he might even talk about birding along the Eastern Shore! So many more things he could discuss! Come prepared to be engaged and entertained.
Note: Because Mario is coming to us from the East Coast, he will be presenting via Zoom. There will be no meeting at the church. Members will receive Zoom log-in information before the presentation date.
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RROS Field Trips
You do not need to be a member to attend our trips. We’d love you to join RROS (we could use the money), but come out with us anyway.
There are no reservations required, though you are encouraged to RSVP for all trips. If you RSVP you will automatically be shared on the group eBird list. To RSVP, contact Ruth Rudesill by email at ruthier@sonic.net or text at (707) 337-6516.
Some field trips will be limited due to vehicle accessibility or physical constraints.
Wednesday Wanderings
This is a new opportunity to bird with RROS starting this year. One of our members will take us on a relaxed bird walk at their local patch or favorite place. These will be at a more casual pace, social, and perfect for new birders.
YAMS Field Trips
These outings are for the young members of YAMS and their guardians only. All field trips meet at 8:30am at the site unless otherwise denoted. Many are half-day excursions ending at 12:30pm with a group lunch and field trip bird list compilation. Some are all-day excursions. As always, bring binoculars, water, snacks, lunch, plenty of layered clothing, and field guides.
Header Photo : Common Goldeneye // Courtesy of Tom Reynolds
Left: RROS YAMS Sonoma County Field Trip // Photo courtesy of Brandy Rucker