Event Category: Past Meetings

Our very own WBC member, Dr. Dan Cristol will discuss the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and concerns regarding factors impacting it under the current Administration. All WBC members are encouraged to participate in a letter writing session at the end of the meeting, where stamps will be made available.

February is always our joint meeting with the WBC and the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists.  Last year we all were so amazed by the wonderful birds from Busch Gardens that we have invited them back.   The representatives of Busch Gardens with be bringing some different, beautiful wild bird visitors.   Be sure to use your parking pass. 

This meeting has been cancelled due to the winter storm. We hope to have Matt speak in a future month.

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17th, in Integrated Science Center, room 1280, for a program given by our speaker, W&M student, Matt Anthony. His topic is a fascinating one….Magee Marsh. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, this is a prime stopover for North American warblers during spring migration. Every year thousands of birders, photographers, and nature lovers flock to this location in spring to witness the unforgettable spectacle of large songbird concentrations preparing to migrate across the great lake toward their breeding grounds in the north. Many birders makebthe trip annually. Magee Marsh is just one of those special places that you feel compelled to return to year after year. You can reasonably expect to see 30 species of warblers (including the vireos) there and the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler often shows up mid-May. Come join us to learn more about this magical spot, so you too can plan a trip there next spring.

Dr. Bryan Watts, Director of the Center for Conservation Biology of The College of William and Mary & The Virginia Commonwealth University, will be presenting for our meeting November 15, 2017.