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On the third Tuesday of each month in spring and fall (unless otherwise noted), we invite members and non-members alike to enjoy a free educational program and learn what is new in your Audubon chapter! Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.. A short business meeting precedes the program and includes conservation news, discussion of recent bird sightings, and details of upcoming field trips and other events.
Burroughs Audubon Society’s spring General Meetings are held in March, April and May. Fall General Meetings are held in September, October and November.
Four Seasons of Birds and Plants in Kansas City
Tuesday, September 17 on ZOOM – 6:30 p.m. Presented by Burroughs Audubon member, Elizabeth Stoakes. Fall is an ideal time to plant natives. Elizabeth will discuss why native plants are vital to birds and give an overview of some beneficial varieties. Hint: it’s not all about seeds! Elizabeth is a past President of Burroughs. She’s been a birder for almost thirty years, but didn’t become interested in native plants until 2015, when she planted a Monarch butterfly waystation and began raising caterpillars. A recording of this program can viewed until October 17.
Where are Our Wood Thrushes? What the Motus Tagging Project Tells Us
Tuesday, October 15 on ZOOM – 6:30 p.m. Presented by USFWS biologist, Sarah Kendrick. In early 2024, Sarah and Colombian partner SELVA, initiated a 3-year range-wide tracking project on the Wood Thrush with over 60 partners across the eastern U.S. and beyond. Learn about this huge Motus effort and what the group hopes to discover about one of our most beloved and iconic birds of eastern deciduous forests. BAS has advanced this effort by providing funds for three receivers, two in Missouri and one in Kansas. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The Magic of Chasing Hummingbirds
Tuesday, November 19 on ZOOM – 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Maria Hedrick, BAS Member and Missouri Master Naturalist. During 30 years of travel, Maria has encountered 268 of the world’s 365 species. These incredible adventures led to an invitation to speak at the International Hummingbird Society festival in Sedona, Arizona. Her presentation will include some natural history of hummingbirds and their distribution, her personal “Top 25 Hummingbirds”, and a description of her trip to Cuba and a glimpse of additional wildlife found along the way. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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