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Newsletter of the Buffalo Audubon Society SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2016
“107 Years of Environmental Education 1909 - 2016”
Study nature, Love nature,
Stay close to nature,
It will never fail you.
~Frank Lloyd Wright
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T
he Buffalo Audubon
Society promotes
appreciation and
enjoyment of the natural
world through education and
stewardship.
Beaver
Meadow’s
Wild Summer
BUFFALO AUDUBON SOCIETY
A Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Officers & Directors
2016/2017
PRESIDENT
Stuart Hempel
VICE PRESIDENT
Janet Benjamins
RECORDING SECRETARY
Marcia Nixon
TREASURER
Jeff Beich
Directors
David Gordon
Melissa Fratello
Ana Hernandez-Balzac
Kim Jackson
Karen Lee Lewis
Andrea Sammarco
Natasha Soto
Lisa Wood
Staff
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Loren Smith
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Lauren Makeyenko
NATURALISTS
Mark Carra
Tom Kerr
Carol Welsh
OFFICE MANAGER
Jackie Keller
GIFT SHOP MANAGER
Ellen George
CARETAKER
Lynn Feist
VOLUNTEER RECRUITER
Karen Michel
Buffalo Audubon is a proud member of the
Western New York Environmental Alliance.
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1610 Welch Road
North Java, NY 14113
Ph 585.457-3228
Fax 585.457-1378
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Our Sincere Thanks To Our Recent Donors
Legacy Society Members:
Anonymous (4) ~ Mary Canfield ~ Barbara Delenkitis
Judith Hoffman ~ Dorothy Rapp ~ Susan and Allen Ott, Sr.
Amy Choboy and Pamela Rossotto
Dr. Scott W. Phillips and Ms. Mary C. Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Stevenson
The Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have made a bequest or other estate plan to benefit the Buffalo Audubon
Society, and who have let us know of their intent. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to these individuals
for the wonderful commitment they have made to the long-term success of the Buffalo Audubon Society.
If you have made such a gift and would like to be recognized in this and other listings, or if you would like information
about how to make such a gift, please contact Loren Smith at (585) 457-3228 or smith@buffaloaudubon.org.
DONORS:
Thanks to all who gave after we went to press and who will be listed in the next issue.
In Memory of Allen Ott
Mrs. Marian Ffield
Ms. Cheryl Karpowicz
Dr. Dorothy Rapp
Ms. Mary Domanski
Mr. Kevin Rybczynski
Ms. Marjorie K. Fielding
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
W. Seiler
In Memory of Josephine
& Dipstick
Ms. Stephanie Spittal
The Estate of Dr. and Mrs.
Johannes G. and Erika I.
Goerner
In Memory of Mike Petrinec
Mrs. Pat Black
Mrs. Marian Ffield
Ms. Elaine Grzankowski,
Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Sean E. Keating
Mr. Richard Ranic
Dr. Dorothy Rapp
Ms. Judy Worth
Dr. Carl V. Granger
Mr. Hans R. Kunze
Mr. and Mrs.
Norbert S. Storm
Maxine Barber
Jackie and Robert Lonski
Ms. Jane Thompson
Mr. Carl Cederman
Mr. and Mrs. William
Michalek
Ms. Jill Webster
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
A. Couch Sr.
Mr. Jack Foran
Mr. Donald S. Serota and
Ms. Margaret Reeves
Mr. Anthony Serra and
Ms. Michelle Sunbury
Ms. Jane F. Sheets
Joy and Sherlock Herrick
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sloan
Ms. Evelyn Hoffman
Ms. Karen J. Slote
Ms. Sally Johnson
Jane and Harold Stock
Ms. Nancy Krebs
Mr. Ted Wetherbee
Ms. Mildred Pingrey
FRONT COVER PHOTO:
A beautiful September view of the Beaver Pond here at Beaver Meadow.
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President’s
Message
Stuart Hempel
In the next month we should be finishing our work at Buckhorn
and Beaver Island State Parks to create better habitat for birds
and other wildlife. Our focus has been to remove invasive
European Black Alder from sedge meadow and other wetland
habitats. This work creates better habitat for birds that like
marsh habitats for breeding and for nesting, and for migrants that
use the Niagara River Corridor as they head from the Canadian
Arctic to Central and South America. We hope to hear soon
about additional grant funding that would allow us to address
invasive species in forested ‘upland’ areas at Buckhorn (not much
of the park is more than a few feet above the river level). Earlier
work sponsored by the New York Power Authority restored much
of the cattail marsh, and additional projects are in the pipeline,
so Buckhorn Island is becoming an even better location for birds
and other wildlife, and for birders and other nature enthusiasts!
Executive
Director’s
Message
Loren Smith
It’s always fun to see how Nature progresses through the seasons. In
spring the appearance of skunk cabbage or colt’s foot is a harbinger
of good things to come. I always look forward to the flocks of
cedar waxwings that feast on serviceberries when they reach peak
ripeness. Cicada molts, the ruby-red of sumac – each a friendly
reminder of the season we’re in. Unfortunately, I’ve also become
an expert at the identification of invasive species as I drive along –
they mark the seasons but in a more discouraging manner. I’m sure
that you have your own personal touchstones for the seasons – ones
that have resonance and significance for you.
The more we notice about nature, the better we can understand
and appreciate its intersecting rhythms – daily, lunar, seasonally,
Regarding the Nature Play area we have received preliminary
drawings from Rusty Keeler and the board is evaluating the
proposal and the appropriate location for the project. As a
reminder, our business consult report done by other Nature
Center leaders in May of 2014 strongly encouraged a focus on
the educational value of nature knowledge among young people.
Former board members, volunteers and visitors are also helping
to evaluate the plans. We are searching for partners to fund this
exciting project.
We are pleased to have also learned that there is continued
support for the next five years through a grant from New York
State Environmental Protection Fund. This grant supports our
‘collections’ (the habitats and wildlife at Beaver Meadow) and
our work to educate the public about the natural world. Thanks
to the Governor all of our state elected officials from the Western
New York delegation who supported increased funding for
environmental affairs in our state.
Thanks for all that you do for Buffalo Audubon. I hope to see you
at our volunteer appreciation event on September 17 or at the
100 Club Luncheon on October 22.
Sincerely,
Stuart Hempel
annually – that spin around one another. A challenge comes
when we encounter rare events – an ‘October Surprise’ storm,
an early spring, or an exceptionally dry summer. Our memories
have a harder time latching on to exceptional occurrences, so
it’s difficult to place them into a broader context. I was recently
searching through some of our historical archives and I found
the weather log kept by David Bigelow when he was the first
naturalist at Beaver Meadow. Interestingly, entries covered the
span of the Blizzard of ‘77 – with remarkable snowfall totals even
for the high hills of Wyoming County. Just today an intrepid
group of volunteers fixed the weather station that we currently
use to log weather conditions. I’m all for the technology, but
my guess is that recording weather ‘at a distance’ doesn’t provide
the personal connection that a weather journal does (or a nature
journal, or a garden journal – you get the gist).
A key to connecting with the natural world is observing, and
then putting your observations into a context that echoes the
connections that weave wildlife, ecosystems, habitats, watersheds
and our entire earth together. I hope that Buffalo Audubon plays
an important role the way that you connect with nature!
Best wishes for the upcoming seasons.
Loren
Membership
If you are already a member of Buffalo Audubon Society, thank you! If you are a member of National Audubon who receives Outlook as
a resident of our Chapter territory, consider supporting Buffalo Audubon and our conservation and education efforts right here in your
backyard! Strong Chapters help National Audubon and a strong National Audubon helps all of the chapters – and birds, wildlife and
nature lovers all win. Use the enclosed envelope to add your name to the ranks of our supporters and members. Thank You!
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Thank
You!
Discover Your Inner Wild Child
A big Thank You to all of you who attended Beaver Meadow’s
First Wild Summer Festival! It was a beautiful day to explore
Beaver Meadow through playing in nature. A special thank you
goes out to Big Red the Ox, Hemstreet Farm for the Llamas and
American Hawkeye for the hawk show. We would also like to
thank our sponsors for their generous support - Tompkins Bank of
Castile, Applied Ecological Services and Woodruff Construction
& Gravel Products. Our giant mud play zone was unveiled for the
festival
 thanks to the North Java Fire Company. We hope to see
you next year at our Second Wild Summer!
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BEAVER MEADOW FALL 2016 BIRD SEED SALE
All orders must be pre-paid and received by October 12, 2016. Sales tax is required on all orders. There will be a
handling fee of $15.00 on each order not picked up on “Seed Sale Day.” We will DELIVER the seed to your home
within a 50 mile radius of Beaver Meadow for a $25 delivery charge. Free delivery for orders over $250. We will call
you to arrange a delivery date. Please be sure to include your phone number on your order form. Please include a selfaddressed envelope if you would like a confirmation of your order.
Seed pick up day is Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 am to 12 noon
Sunflower Seeds
Specialty Seeds & Other Products
$14.25
$26.00
$29.95
$29.65
$13.00
$61.25
$64.00
$54.75
$ 6.85
$ 2.50
$ 1.70
$ 1.30
VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMER. EXPRESS accepted on phone orders.
Checks payable to:
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
1610 Welch Road
North Java NY 14113
585-457-3228
ARE YOU A MEMBERS? __________
Raw Jumbo Shelled Blanched Peanuts
High grade larger peanut – Birds Love Them!
Finch Mix – Special mix to attract finches
Woodpecker Mix – Seeds woodpeckers love
Cracked Corn – For juncos, crows & blackbirds
Niger/Thistle Seed – For finches & siskins
Peanut Pieces – For chickadees & titmice
Safflower Seed –For cardinals & chickadees
Woodpecker Seed Cake
Fruit-Berry-Nut Seed Bell with Net
Peanut Butter Suet Cake
Birdwatchers Superior Blend Suet Cake
$28.50
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
5#
10#
20#
20#
50#
50#
50#
50#
2.5#
16 oz
12 oz
11 oz
$18.20
NAME_________________________________________________________
$16.25
Black Oil Sunflower – Give birds the high
energy required - attracts a large variety of birds $23.75
Sunflower Hearts - No seed hull waste
$69.00
20#
$21.25
ADDRESS______________________________________________________
20#
40#
50#
40#
$15.00
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40#
Premium Bird Seed: For wide variety of birds.
Excellent mix with no milo or wheat fillers.
Contains peanuts, safflower, millet, corn,
sunflower and sunflower hearts.
Cornless Bird Seed Mix
Contains sunflower, white millet, peanuts,
safflower – no milo, wheat or corn.
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seed to my home.
All other orders are to be picked up on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
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Proceeds from this sale supports nature education,
trails and exhibits at our Audubon Center.
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$9 per person / $8 Members
3 & under free
Confirmations will be mailed after October 1st.
Credit Card payments only after Sept. 16th.
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Theme Basket Donations
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Our Basket Raffle as become a very attractive and profitable
part of Enchanted Forest and we cannot do it without your
help! So again we are looking for exciting and interesting theme
baskets to raffle off. Your basket does not have to be expensive,
just interesting or clever. It should be attractively wrapped in
cellophane. You can use an actual basket or any unique container
is fine (i.e. watering can, flower pot, bucket or pail). Some theme
ideas are bath, kitchen, candles, baby, coffee/tea, bird feeding,
fishing, dog/cat, toys, sports teams, picnic, pasta dinner, wine/
cheese - use your imagination or choose a favorite hobby! Large
items that do not fit in a basket will also be accepted. Baskets
should be dropped off at the Center by October 5th. If this is not
convenient, please call the Center to make other arrangements.
Once again, your support is greatly appreciated.
A Shy Little Marsh Bird
By Gerry Rising
Enchanted Forest
Volunteers Needed
We need your help to make the Enchanted Forest a fun
event for all who attend. Volunteers are needed to be
fireflies, pumpkin carvers, characters, parking attendants,
and general helpers. If you can spare an evening or three,
please give us a call at 585-457-3228. This is our largest
festival and your help is needed to make it a great success.
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A number of years ago I carried out a bird survey for a state
conservation group on which one of the species that I recorded in
a number of regional marshlands was the pied-billed grebe. I was
surprised to learn that the status of this species in New York State
is “threatened.” I would certainly consider it a serious depravation
if we were to lose this shy little marsh bird. Fortunately the bird’s
range is extensive and it is not in trouble elsewhere.
A pied-billed grebe is very easy to overlook, but unlike its skulking
rail relatives, it often swims in open water. There you can see
this duck-like brown butterball with a bit of white in the rump
and that odd chicken-like bill that gives it its name. Pied means
having two or more colors and this bird’s bill has two, the most
noticeable of which is a vertical black mark. (Bill Watson once
drew his alternate version: his bird had a pie in its bill.)
One of the most interesting features of this bird is its ability to
sink until only its head or even bill is showing above water. It
does this by controlling the amount of air trapped by its feathers.
The former Cornell ornithologist Arthur Allen told of coming on
a grebe’s nest from which the young dashed into the water to hide.
They too played this submarine game, but in this case, because
the water was clear, Allen could easily see the little chicks. He
described this as similar to the story of the ostrich burrowing its
head to escape detection.
That nest is a soft, flexible floating mat usually located among
cattails or other emergent vegetation. There the female lays an
egg a day usually to reach a total of six. Then in a little over three
weeks the young begin to hatch. Although they are able to swim
almost immediately, the chicks spend many of their early days
riding on their parents’ backs. In a month, however, they are fully
independent and can find their own food.
This grebe’s food consists of small fish, crayfish and aquatic insects
that it finds underwater. To obtain them it doesn’t sink but dives
headfirst just as do diving ducks.
This may be a drab little bird but it contributes in a major way to
the sounds of the marshes it inhabits. Listen for a series of loud
“cow cow cow ...” calls or an equally loud series of rattling notes.
A weak flier, nevertheless the pied-billed grebe normally migrates
south in fall to return in early April. A few overwinter, however,
and in 1994 a quick freeze of Lake Erie sent many of them and
their horned grebe cousins into brief flights that left them stranded
in snowdrifts. Some died but rehabbers and others returned those
they found to open water.
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Buffalo
Audubon’s
Michigan
Recap
By Tom Kerr
Tom Kerr
This past June, the Buffalo Audubon Society led a
special trip to Grayling, Michigan in search of Kirtland’s
Warblers and other species of birds that cannot be seen
in Western New York. Six Buffalo Audubon Society
Members joined us, and we were able to spot 126 species
of birds throughout the 5 day trip.
We arrived in Michigan on Thursday evening, and
after a nice dinner at the Dead Bear Brewing Company,
we traveled 20 minutes south to the Houghton Lake
Wastewater Management Area. A Yellow Rail had been
spotted there throughout the past two weeks and was our
big target bird. Kenn Kauffman refers to Yellow Rails as
“the hardest bird to see in North America” due to their
secretive nature. The Houghton Lake WMA was an
interesting place, with a boardwalk fitted with a large
drainage pipe dumping water into an artificially created
marsh. This might sound like a place you wouldn’t
want to visit, but it was a creative way to complete the
last stages of filtering and created hundreds of acres of
wetland habitat for birds and other freshwater marsh
species. Unfortunately, we did not see the Rail, but
we were treated to the sights and songs of several other
marsh birds, including a Sedge Wren, American Bitterns,
Soras, and Virginia Rails.
Friday was day two of the trip, and we started with
Michigan Audubon’s Tour of the Kirtland’s Warbler
Nesting areas. This was the bird everyone on the trip wanted
to see most, and we lucked out with beautiful weather. As soon
as we arrived at the nesting area, we could hear several male
Kirtland’s Warblers singing from the tops of the small Jack Pines
that covered the 300 plus acre site managed by the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources. The success of the Kirtland’s
Warblers in the past few decades is due to the dedication and
hard work of volunteers, Michigan Audubon, and the Michigan
DNR. Kirtland’s Warblers require at least 300 acres of young Jack
Pine to nest, and will move on as soon as the pines become too
tall. We quickly found a singing male Kirtland’s, who posed for
the birdwatchers for several minutes. We saw close to 10 males
singing, along with Clay-colored and Vesper Sparrows. The rest
of the day was spent hiking in Hartwick Pines State Park and
visiting nesting Loons on Wakeley Lake.
The next day we traveled to Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore to look for endangered Piping Plovers. Piping Plovers
are known for nesting on sandy beaches of the Mid-Atlantic to
New England, but there is a small and increasing population
along the Great Lakes. When we reached the dunes along the
shore of Lake Michigan, we were treated to two pairs of Piping
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Plovers. The first Pair had four chicks that were less than a week
old, and the second was still sitting on eggs. Piping Plover nests
are usually enclosed in a fence that allows the adult birds to enter
and exit, but keeps out predators like gulls, foxes, and opossum.
Shortly after hatching, the chicks are led to the shoreline to feed
by their parents.
On our way home we took a short detour to Shiawassee National
Wildlife Refuge. We hiked for a couple hours alongside the
forested wetlands that provide habitat for Prothonotary Warblers.
We initially could not find one, but one of our group members
found one as we were heading back to the van to save us from the
disappointment of missing our target bird.
On Sunday morning we departed for the shores of Lake Huron
to visit Tawas Point State Park and Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area.
Tawas Point was full of birds including Purple Martins, Spotted
and Semipalmated Sandpipers, Brewer’s Blackbirds, and Orchard
Orioles. Tuttle Marsh gave us more chances to enjoy Virginia
Rails, Soras, and new birds like Trumpeter Swans and Black Terns.
The 5 days spent on this trip gave us a great chance to see some new
birds in new places, as well as spend time with other birders and nature
lovers. Michigan is a fantastic state for birding, and has so much to
offer beyond its big cities and auto industry. We are in the process of
planning our next adventure outside of Western New York. If you
would like more information on upcoming trips out of state, you can
email tkerr.buffaloaudubon@gmail.com for more information.
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Calendar
of Events
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Sat Dusk Observatory at Beaver Meadow –
The Buffalo Astronomical Association will take visitors
on a guided tour of the night sky. When the weather doesn’t
allow observing, presentations and telescope clinics are
offered. Visitors are invited to bring their own equipment.
(BM) Donations.
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Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
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Tues 6-8pm Evening Birding at Times Beach - Spend
an evening with the birds! Buffalo’s waterfront nature preserve
is one of the best places in the city to see migrating warblers.
Many species of birds migrate at night and rest during the day,
so evenings are a great time to catch a glimpse of these birds as
they get ready to take off on the next leg of their journey. Meet
at Fuhrman Blvd Entrance. Binoculars are available.
Pre-registration is required. (TB) Donations.
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Fri 7-8:30pm Buckhorn Island - Purple Martin
Migration - Join Naturalist Tom Kerr to witness a true
All programs require pre-registration.
To register, call (585) 457-3228.
LOCATIONS:
(BM) Beaver Meadow Audubon Center 1610 Welch Rd., North Java.
(NT) North Tonawanda Audubon Preserve – Meadow Dr.
and Kinkead Ave., North Tonawanda OR
Raymond and Birch, North Tonawanda.
spectacle of migration! Thousands of Purple Martins roost
for the night on Grass Island in the Niagara River as they
migrate to the Amazon Rainforest for the winter. Binoculars
are available. Pre-registration is required. Meet at Woods Creek
Canoe Launch parking lot. (BI) Donations.
(BI) Buckhorn Island State Park –
East-West Park Road, Grand Island. (FL) Forest Lawn Cemetery – 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
(KF) Knox Farm State Park – 437 Buffalo Rd., East Aurora.
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Sat 9-11am Shorebird Migration - Join Naturalist Tom
Kerr for a hike around the Beaver Pond in search of Migrating
Shorebirds. With water levels down this year, there are plenty
of exposed mudflats, creating the perfect stop-over habitat
for these long-distance migrants. Meet at Nature Center.
Binoculars and Spotting Scopes are available. Pre-registration
is required. (BM) $5.
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Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
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Cemetery - Join the Junior Audubon Club and Naturalist
Tom Kerr for our Monthly Birding Adventure for kids ages 8
to 16! This month we’ll check out Forest Lawn Cemetery,
one of Buffalo’s best migratory hot-spots! Binoculars are
available. Pre-registration is required. Meet at Mirror Lake.
(FL) Donations.
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Sat 12noon-3pm Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon –
Calling all volunteers, please join us for a delicious lunch as we
recognize the importance of your work for Buffalo Audubon.
Pre-registration is required. (BM)
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Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
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Thurs 6:30-8pm Fall Equinox Night Hike and Craft This is the day when both the daytime and nighttime are of
the same length. Once the equinox passes, the nights begin to
get longer and the temperatures will start to fall. Join us for a
nighttime stroll and make and take a Fall Lantern.
Pre-registration required. (BM) $5.
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Sat 9am-12pm Fall Migration - Buckhorn Island
State Park - Join Naturalist Tom Kerr for a fall migration
walk along the Niagara River. The Niagara River is an
important migration route for travelling songbirds, and we’ll
go over how to identify those confusing fall plumage warblers.
Binoculars are available. Pre-registration is required. Meet at
the Woods Creek Canoe Launch parking lot. (BI) Donations.
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Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
(TB) Times Beach Nature Preserve – Fuhrmann Blvd.
near Coast Guard Station, Buffalo.
(UI) Unity Island – Entrance located off Niagara St., Buffalo.
Every Wednesday 9am-2pm is
Volunteer Day at Beaver Meadow.
For all Audubon volunteers - even first timers!
No need to register, but bring a lunch.
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Sat 9-10:30am Walk at Knox Farm State Park –
“Sweepin’ for Bugs” – Use our insect nets to look for
butterflies, moths, beetles, grasshoppers, dragonflies, spiders,
etc. that hang around the park. Meet in main parking lot.
(KF) Donations.
Sat 10am-12pm Pokemon Go Birding - If you like
Pokemon Go, then Birdwatching might be your new
favorite hobby! Come join us as we search for birds while
playing Pokemon Go! We’ll bring the tools to help find and
identify them, and even show you how to log them into your
“Pokedex!” Pre-registration is required. Meet at the
Fuhrmann Boulevard Entrance. (TB) Donations.
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Sat 9-10:30am Walk at Knox Farm State Park “Knox Farm History” – Open your ears to the fascinating
history of the Knox Estate from the late 1800’s to now. Meet in
main parking lot. (KF) Donations.
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Sat 10am-12pm Beginner Birding - Unity Island - Join
Buffalo Audubon Naturalist Tom Kerr for a Beginner Birding
walk on Buffalo’s Unity Island. We’ll go over identification
tips, how to use a field guide, and how to use binoculars.
Pre-registration is required. Meet at north lot. Binoculars are
available. (UI) Donations.
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Sat Dusk Observatory at Beaver Meadow –
The Buffalo Astronomical Association will take visitors
on a guided tour of the night sky. When the weather doesn’t
allow observing, presentations and telescope clinics are
offered. Visitors are invited to bring their own equipment.
(BM) Donations.
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Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
7,8 & 9 Enchanted Forest – Enjoy an evening walk through our
magical woods to meet the animals (portrayed by costumed
interpreters) that call Beaver Meadow their home. Fun for the
whole family, the Enchanted Forest is an experience you will
remember for a lifetime! Pre-registration is required. (BM)
$9/$8 BAS Members.
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Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
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Sat 8:30-10:30pm Jr Audubon Club - Saw-whet Owl
Banding - Join Naturalist Tom Kerr and the Junior Audubon
Club for a special chance to see Saw-whet Owls being banded
as they migrate through Western New York. Saw-whet Owls
are the smallest owls in the Northeast and can be very difficult
to find during other times of the year! For kids ages 8-16!
Pre-registration is required to obtain location information.
Space is limited. Donations.
16
Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the preserve.
(BM) Donations.
22
Sat 9:30-11:30am Animal Mask Workshop – Join us in
making and decorating 3D paper animal masks! This workshop
is ideal for those who like to play! From very simple masks to
more complex, we’ll have an option for everyone!
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. (BM) $5.
22
Sat 10am-12pm Bird Seed Sale at Beaver Meadow –
See order form on page 9.
22
Sat 1-3:30pm NTAP Clean-up - SABRES GREEN
TEAM - Join the Buffalo Sabres Green Team and the Buffalo
Audubon Society for a clean-up at our North Tonawanda
Audubon Preserve. Meet at Kinkead Ave. entrance. Bring work
gloves if you have them. (NT)
22
Sat 6:30-8pm North Tonawanda Owl Prowl Join Naturalist Tom Kerr for a nocturnal hike through the
Klydell Wetlands. We’ll be looking and listening for the
Eastern-screech Owls that make their home in this forested
wetland preserve. Waterproof footwear is recommended.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Meet at the
intersection of Raymond and Birch. (NT) $5.
23
Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the Preserve.
(BM) Donations.
29
Sat 6:30-8:30pm Beaver Meadow Owl Prowl Join Naturalist Tom Kerr as we take a nocturnal hike in search
of the Owls that call Beaver Meadow their home. We’ll be
looking and listening for Eastern Screech-owls and Barred
Owls. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. (BM) $5.
30
Sun 2pm Family Walk at Beaver Meadow Guided walk led by one of our naturalists through the Preserve.
(BM) Donations.
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BEAVER MEADOW AUDUBON CENTER
Open Year-round
- Hours Tuesday - Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
Closed on Mondays and Major Holidays
Trails are always open
Buffalo Audubon Preserves
Open Year-round
Dawn to Dusk, Open to the Public
Enchanted Forest
October 7th, 8th & 9th
Fun for the whole family!