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.
Keep checking this site for updates.
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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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Friday October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm – Meeting Program “Backyard Bird Boxes”, John Cammerota, Interpretive Ranger, Delaware Water Gap NRA
An introduction to putting up nest boxes on your property to attract and help cavity nesting species, which have been declining. This is a great way to get up close to nature without leaving home, as well as lending a helping hand to species in need. We will discuss box location, species, and predator safeguards.
A native of the Poconos, John has always enjoyed helping others connect with nature. In 2007, a six‑month thru‑hike of the Appalachian Trail led not only to completing the trail, but also set him on a path to becoming an Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner. Eventually, he was fortunate enough to become an Interpretive Park Ranger at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For the past ten seasons, he have created and hosted programs, roved trails, and worked at their visitor centers.
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Friday January 15, 2027 at 7:30pm – Meeting Program John Scalera: Bird Photography
John excels at photography because he truly finds joy in photographing and interacting with his subject matter. He is an award-winning photographer and highly effective teacher who hails from the hills of New Jersey. Since 2012, John has shared his love of photography with his high School students and has designed the current curriculum for the digital imaging and digital photography courses he teaches there. John has also spent a significant amount of time offering online workshops, lectures, and hands-on field trips for a variety of camera clubs. He is a certified Adobe Photoshop Professional and currently is adding to his Masters Degree by taking post graduate-level photography classes at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Program Description:
Bird Photography Lecture
This bird photography lecture will give an in depth overview of the equipment guide, camera and lens settings, shooting modes, focusing modes, sharpness and resolution, perspective, composition, locations and tips that are utilized to capture intimate portraits of these beautiful and exotic creatures. Each image will be analyzed and dissected to show how it was created. Post processing techniques will also be examined in this engaging presentation.
