Please attend our Chapter meeting on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 pm at Grace Episcopal Church on Main Street in Kilmarnock. The program will be “Birding 101”, an introduction to birding basics. Jim Wagner, long time birder and President of the NN Audubon Foundation will discuss how to get started and what BASIC STUFF is needed to enjoy the hobby. Learn the difference between a bird watcher, a birder and an ornithologist. Jim will have lots of “show and tell“ on a list of things from guidebooks to binoculars and more. He will have a variety of birder “tools” from scopes to binoculars to see and feel. Further, he will get you up to date about great local and state birding spots. We hope it to get you excited about birding and prepare you to enjoy a lifetime of outdoor fun and adventure. Birding is not only interesting and relaxing, but it also raises your awareness of things around you. Come and join us and start your adventure!

Our bird walks are open to all – newbies to long-time birders and are about 2-3 hours in length.  They are held monthly and we hope next year to hold them twice every month on a regular basis. But for right now, check this website for walk announcements. Our walks will be to various outdoor areas so dress for weather, insects and possible wet areas. Bring binoculars if you have them but we will have some spare pairs to lend. Some areas may be private, but we will have permission but keep in mind that it is private property.

For more information, email nnaudubon@gmail.com and please join us at our monthly meetings.