Lycoming Audubon Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month except the months of June, July and August. The November meeting is the third Wednesday. Other exceptions may be due to facility scheduling. See website for confirmation. Meetings are free and open to the public. Hybrid meetings which are both in-person and by Zoom will be held at the Taber Museum.
The Taber Museum is located at 858 West 4th Street in Williamsport. There is parking behind the museum, and in the lot behind Trinity Church. Please enter through the side door off the museum parking lot.
March 25th, 6:30pm (Zoom link)
"The Red-tailed Hawk Project: What we need to learn about a common but incredible hawk"
Description: In
this presentation, Bryce Robinson will outline the work of the
Red-tailed Hawk Project, including many stories of surprising things the
working group has learned in their investigation into the unknowns of
this common species. The program may be in person.
Bio: Bryce W. Robinson is a postdoctoral researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where his research focuses on the evolution of diversity in the Red-tailed Hawk. As part of this work, Bryce co-created and leads the Red-tailed Hawk Project, a working group that aims to fill knowledge gaps in our understanding of the life history and evolution of the species. Additionally, Bryce is an ornithological illustrator whose work has been featured in scientific papers, on journal covers, and in logos for organizations and events. To learn more about the Red-tailed Hawk Project, visit www.redtailedhawkproject.org.
April 15th, 6:30pm (Zoom Link)
“A World of Song and Wonder: Listening to the Birds of Central Pennsylvania”
Description: A quick tour through the avian
soundscape of our central Pennsylvania woods and backyards by Stan
LeQuire. What do you hear this spring? This presentation will have
practical information for both beginning and experienced birdwatchers.
Each participant will receive a checklist/cheat sheet for the songs and
calls of local birds. The program will likely be in person.
May 27th, 6:30pm (Zoom Link)
"Broad-winged Hawk Project at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary"
By Rebecca McCabe of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Further information is forthcoming. The program will probably be by Zoom.