NOS 2005-2006 Calendar of Events

Date / Time	Location	Event
No September meeting
Fri Oct. 14 2005 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)	Mansfield Library Buchanan Auditorium 54 Warrenville Rd. Mansfield CT	Meeting and program. Jane Seymour presents: "Connecticut's Habitat Management: Preservation/Recreation of Early Successional Habitat. The focus is obviously going to be on the effects on birds, what's happened to them as a result of losing this type of habitat as well as the ripple effects, and what is being done by the State.
Fri Nov. 4, 2005 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)	Mansfield Library Buchanan Auditorium 54 Warrenville Rd. Mansfield CT	Meeting and speaker. Bruce Carver presents: "From Robins to Cuckoos and Back Again: Birds that Sound Alike.: His powerpoint will also include some audiovideo. He is going to relate the sounds of different birds across three categories: backyard birds, local patch, and far-a-field. He also plans to discuss various strategies for memorizing/identifying bird sounds and highlight variations in the way books provide sound descriptions.
Fri Dec. 2, 2005 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)	Mansfield Library Buchanan Auditorium 54 Warrenville Rd. Mansfield CT	Meeting and program. Steve Rogers presents: ""Big Sky Birding". The varied habitats of Montana yield not only an impressive checklist of birds, but other wildlife as well. From the mountains of Glacier National Park and the adjacent grasslands of the Rocky Mountain Front to the Beartooth Mountains bordering the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, we'll explore this rich diversity as well as discuss some pointers when encountering grizzly bears, rattlesnakes, and interesting locals.
Sat Dec. 17 All day	Storrs CBC area territories	Storrs Christmas Count - territories assigned by NOS curator Steve Rogers (860-429-1259).
Mon Jan 2, all day	Trailwood CBC area territories	Trailwood Christmas Count - territories assigned by Sam Higgins (860-455-0063).
No January meeting
Fri Feb 10, 2006 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)	Mansfield Library Buchanan Auditorium 54 Warrenville Rd. Mansfield CT	Meeting and speaker. Steve Morytko presents: "Southeastern Arizona - Great Birds and Fantastic Beauty". Arizona is a state with many special birds, beautiful landscapes, and diverse habitats. We'll explore some of the birding hotspots and great scenery and discuss how easy it is to create your own successful self-guided adventure.
Fri Mar 3, 2006 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)	Mansfield Library Buchanan Auditorium 54 Warrenville Rd. Mansfield CT	Meeting and biannual auction. NOS holds a bi-annual fund-raising auction. Bring your contributions (anything and everything bird related) and cash. Members and their friends bring refreshments (especially those that loosen the wallet) and snacks (caviar, assorted pates, Cheese-its, etc.) to add to the fun."
Mon Apr 17, 2006 @ 7pm - doors open 6:30pm	UConn Bio-Physics Building Room 131 North Eagleville Rd. Storrs CT	Meeting and speaker. Steve Kress, creator of the Puffin Project off the coast of Maine, will present a talk: "Restoring Endangered Seabirds: Lessons from Puffins and Terns".
Fri May 5, 2006 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)	Mansfield Library Buchanan Auditorium 54 Warrenville Rd. Mansfield CT	Meeting and speaker. Bruce Carver will present "Birds that sound alike: Part 2" - a timely program now that breeding season is filling the air with song.
Sat May 20, 2006: 24 hour count period	Towns bordering Mansfield.	Annual May Count Count species in towns bordering Mansfield. This is a 50-year-old count sponsored by N.O.S. that is a great way to check on the new arrivals as well as the migrants. It also gives an interesting snapshot of any trends that can occur over such a long period. Plus, and I mean a BIG plus, is that one only has to count species, not individual birds. Once you have seen/heard one T. Titmouse, you don't have to keep track of any others. However, please keep detailed records of all rare species such as California Condor; okay, that's wishful thinking, but other uncommon vultures to our area such as Black Vulture is a distinct possibility.
No June meeting
Sat and Sun June 17-18: 24 hour count periods	Assigned territories in Storrs circle.	Annual June Breeding Count Territories assigned by Steve Rogers. June Count is actually named the Connecticut Summer Bird Count(or something like that) and is sponsored by the CT Ornithological Association. It is very similar to a National Audubon Society's Christmas Count in that you have to count individuals and species throughout the day. Territories are assigned to make sure birds aren't counted twice, thrice, etc. It is a 2-day count.