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Otsego Land Trust to Host Free “All About Bluebirds and More” Presentation

 

 

Otsego Land Trust (OLT) is excited to announce it will be hosting John Rogers, co-founder of the NYS Bluebird Society, Thursday, March 31st, at 7:00pm at the Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann St., Richfield Springs.

Mr. Rogers’ presentation encompasses the life history of the Eastern Bluebird, other birds that nest in bluebird boxes, nest box management, and more. The focus is on bluebirds, but John also shares his passion for the natural world in hopes the audience will take in some broader and deeper messages about nature – and life. The program has variety, feeling, and is thought provoking. Sprinkled throughout are just a few wildflowers, butterflies, and quotes by some of the great naturalists of the past. With beautiful photographs, sounds, and a sincere, enthusiastic presentation style, this program is of interest to anyone who appreciates nature.

Mr. Rogers has maintained an extensive trail of bluebird nest boxes in central NY for over 4 decades. He has done bluebird slide programs and workshops for hundreds of groups in 12 states and 2 Canadian provinces, was a co-founder of the New York State Bluebird Society in 1982 and has received numerous awards for his bluebird conservation work, including the John and Norah Lane Bluebird Conservation Award from the North American Bluebird Society.

Event is free and open to the public.  Coffee and pie will be served.

Please RSVP to Sara by calling 607-547-2366 or emailing sara@otsegolandtrust.org

To learn more about Otsego Land Trust please visit OtsegoLandTrust.org

 

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Why Birds Matter...

Birds are important because of the role they play in the natural world as pollinators and seed disbursers, assisting with the balance of nature by eating insects. They also clean up things that would go unattended otherwise. Birds are important TO ME because of the kinship that I feel with another living species, and the joy that they bring to me year around. Encountering spring migrants feels brand new every time! I feel responsibility for their well-being and take care not to disturb their nesting with unnecessary sounds, disturbance or habitat destruction. I respect the incredible work they do to bring about future generations.
Becky Gretton
Becky GrettonDOAS Co-President
Birds have always been an early warning system for our environment–the “canary in the coal mine.” It was the decline in bird species high on the food chain that tipped us off to the dangers of DDT and other chemicals. More recently, high altitude and high latitude birds are demonstrating the first definitive effects of global change. If science had been more advanced in the 1800s, the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon could have served as a warning about habitat destruction. This not just about protecting the birds–although that is a worthy goal–but all of these threats will ultimately reach the human race.
Andy Mason
Andy MasonDOAS Co-President
In addition to being indicators for environmental health, birds matter because they allow people all over the world to enjoy and appreciate nature. Caring about birds often leads to caring about their habitats and creates a stewardship ethic to protect our natural resources. Birds connect communities.
Susan O'Handley
Susan O'HandleyDOAS Co-President
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