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Title: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 15-Apr-13, 10:39:48 AM Posting this from my nephew, Ryan Loysen (Monroe County Parks) re BoP Days coming up. I have been and they are wonderful!
"As the countdown to Bird of Prey Days ticks, please be sure to help us spread the word. Tell all your friends, family, co-workers, colleagues, club members, students, and anyone you know about the 25th annual BOP Days, this Friday through Sunday at Braddock Bay Park. Please visit www.bbrr.org (http://www.bbrr.org) or like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BraddockBayRaptorResearch (http://www.facebook.com/BraddockBayRaptorResearch) for event details." Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: patsy6 on 15-Apr-13, 10:56:42 AM Thanks, Bobbie! I think I'll plan to go for at least some of the time.
Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 15-Apr-13, 11:08:31 AM Thanks, Bobbie! I think I'll plan to go for at least some of the time. Hope so, Patsy. It is a great place, and the people who run the day are excellent - and kids enjoy it too! Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Donna on 15-Apr-13, 11:56:31 AM Posting this from my nephew, Ryan Loysen (Monroe County Parks) re BoP Days coming up. I have been and they are wonderful! "As the countdown to Bird of Prey Days ticks, please be sure to help us spread the word. Tell all your friends, family, co-workers, colleagues, club members, students, and anyone you know about the 25th annual BOP Days, this Friday through Sunday at Braddock Bay Park. Please visit www.bbrr.org (http://www.bbrr.org) or like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BraddockBayRaptorResearch (http://www.facebook.com/BraddockBayRaptorResearch) for event details." Saw that on GVAS and thought so, your Nephew!! :thumbsup: Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 15-Apr-13, 12:18:50 PM Posting this from my nephew, Ryan Loysen (Monroe County Parks) re BoP Days coming up. I have been and they are wonderful! "As the countdown to Bird of Prey Days ticks, please be sure to help us spread the word. Tell all your friends, family, co-workers, colleagues, club members, students, and anyone you know about the 25th annual BOP Days, this Friday through Sunday at Braddock Bay Park. Please visit www.bbrr.org (http://www.bbrr.org) or like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BraddockBayRaptorResearch (http://www.facebook.com/BraddockBayRaptorResearch) for event details." Saw that on GVAS and thought so, your Nephew!! :thumbsup: Yup! Very proud of the lad. A stalwart in the world of environment, conservation. "The torch is passed..." Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Joyce on 16-Apr-13, 05:08:54 PM BIRD OF PREY DAYS - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
One Entry Fee for Entire Weekend: $5/adult (suggested donation), Kids FREE! Stay All Day! - Refreshments will be available for purchase from 8:00 am-3:00 pm Saturday & Sunday only. Come get some breakfast & lunch from 2 Guys And A Grill. OPENING NIGHT! Friday, April 19th 7:00 p.m.~ Live Birds of Prey Program with Paul Schnell and Liberty the Bald Eagle from the Institute for Environmental Learning FEATURED PRESENTATIONS & ACTIVITIES Saturday, April 20 10:00 a.m.-~ Migration Games & Activities for kids presented by the Genesee Valley Audubon Society 11:00 a.m.~ “Bird Photography for the Budget Minded” — Presentation by Carl Crumley, BBRR Volunteer and Nature Photographer 12:30 p.m.~ “Barn Owl Conservation: Habitat Protection and Nest Box Placement”— Chuck Rosenburg, NYSDEC Wildlife Ecologist. Meet LIVE Barn Owls, too! 2:00 p.m.~ The Rochester Peregrine Falcon Project presentation with June Summers from the Genesee Valley Audubon Society. Meet a LIVE Peregrin Falcon, too! 7:00 p.m. ~ BIRTHDAY PARTY for the Incredible Hawk & MOVIE NIGHT! Sunday, April 21 11:00 a.m.~ Live Bird Presentation by the Seneca Park Zoo’s Wegmans Zoomobile 12:00 p.m.~ “Screech Owls in YOUR Back Yard”—Fred Sauter, BBRR Volunteer. Meet a LIVE Screech Owl, too! 1:00 p.m.~ Live Bird Presentation by the Seneca Park Zoo’s Wegmans Zoomobile 2:00 p.m.~ “Life of the Bluebird”& Nest Box Workshop—Linda Bender & Ruth Curchoe, BBRR Volunteers 3:00 p.m. ~ “Hawkwatching—Why We Count” presented by Daena Ford, BBRR Co-Director & HMANA Board Member FIELD PROGRAMS Saturday AND Sunday 7:30 a.m.~ Owl Prowl: Meet at the Owl Woods – take the Manitou Beach Rd exit off the Lake Ontario State Parkway and head east towards the lake. Parking will be ahead on the right. 9:00 a.m.~ Guided tour to the Song Bird Banding Station at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory* 10:00 a.m.~ Guided tour to the Hawk Banding Station* 11:00 a.m.~ Hawk Watch Orientation: Enjoy a walk to the Hwk Watch Platform to learn about hawk migration and how hawk counters do their job. Binoculars can aid viewing* 1:00 p.m.~ Guided tour to the Hawk Banding Station* 2:00 p.m.~ Hawk Watch Orientation* *All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the lodge at Braddock Bay Park on East Manitou Road in Greece. HAWK BANDING DEMONSTRATIONS Saturday AND Sunday Meet a wild bird and learn about the banding process. Get a chance to “adopt” your own raptor! Please note that all demos will take place according to the availability of the hawks that are caught and the timing of their capture. Braddock Bay Raptor Research—585-BOP-LIVE—information@bbrr.org—www.bbrr.org Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Donna on 16-Apr-13, 07:13:10 PM What a great weekend that is! I hope many are going!
Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 17-Apr-13, 09:29:36 AM What a great weekend that is! I hope many are going! Me too! They deserve everyone's support. Title: Re: Braddock Bay Bird of Prey Days Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 20-Apr-13, 12:15:31 PM Don't forget the Braddock Bay BoP Days!!!
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