A special program is normally planned for every regular club meeting.
Our meetings are open to the public and you are very welcome to join us.
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January 16th program: David Barber, Hawk Mountain Preserve. “Ecology of Black Vultures in Pennsylvania”
Black Vultures have expanded their range and increased in numbers in Pennsylvania over the last 40 years. Despite their abundance and the critical role they play in our ecosystem, little is known about their basic ecology in Pennsylvania. From nesting to feeding to daily movements, we’ll explore the world of Black Vultures in Pennsylvania and what makes them such a successful species.
David is the Senior Research Biologist at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, Pennsylvania where he has worked for the last 26 years. He coordinates the Sanctuary’s Spring and Fall raptor migration count, breeding bird censuses, and research on New World Vultures. He is on the board of the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology and is the eastern flyway editor for Hawk Migration Studies. When he’s not sitting on the lookout scanning for migrating hawks, he enjoys hiking with his wife, fermenting adult beverages, and giving his golden retriever belly rubs.
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If you’re not a club member, you may still attend in-person or via Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link please contact us at: info@sussexcountybirdclub.org to obtain a link to register for the zoom meeting/program. Please include your name in the email request (so we know who you are in Zoom) try to make your request at least 4-5 hours before the meeting. Thank you!
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