BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Tennessee Ornithological Society - ECPv5.11.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Tennessee Ornithological Society
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tnbirds.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tennessee Ornithological Society
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20210101T000000
END:STANDARD
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211127T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211127T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211031T235010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T205908Z
UID:15539-1637998200-1638009000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to T.O. Fuller State Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Memphis TOS for a field trip to T.O. Fuller State Park with leader Jim Varner. Check out eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday\, November 27 at the park visitor center\, 1500 W. Mitchell Rd.\, Memphis 38109. You don’t have to be a MTOS member to participate and be sure to bring binoculars. \nThe 1\,138 acre park is mostly forested with mature stands of upland hardwoods and good examples of loess bluff hardwood habitat. A wildlife enhancement area is under development and will consist of floodplain wetlands\, wildflower valleys\, native grassy meadows\, and upland ponds. \nContact Jim Varner for more information at jamescvarner@gmail.com or 901-488-4627.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-t-o-fuller-state-park/
LOCATION:T.O. Fuller State Park\, 1500 West Mitchell Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38109\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rubytcrownedkinglet600x400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211120T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211120T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211031T235023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T205802Z
UID:15537-1637393400-1637404200@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Shelby Farms Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Memphis TOS for a field trip to one of our favorite places\, Shelby Farms Park. Cliff VanNostrand is our leader. Check out eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday\, November 20 at the old amphitheater parking lot on North Pine Lake Drive. See map for directions. You don’t have to be a MTOS member to participate and be sure to bring binoculars. \nThe 4\,500 acre county park contains a great variety of habitats\, including the Wolf River and associated aquatic habitats\, bottomland hardwood forest and swamp\, upland hardwood forest\, pine forest\, pasture\, cultivated farmland and more. \nContact Cliff VanNostrand for more information at birdinginthe901@gmail.com or 901-233-6371.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-shelby-farms-park/
LOCATION:Shelby Farms Park\, Shelby Farms Park Amphitheater Parking Lot\, Memphis\, TN\, 38134\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MarshWren.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T200000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211031T234948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T234948Z
UID:15541-1637173800-1637179200@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:Memphis TOS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MTOS monthly meeting at the Mid-South Raptor Center\, 7291 Smythe Farm Road\, Memphis 38120 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring chairs. \nMTOS member and Overton Park Conservancy programs manager Fields Falcone will present Plans and Programs of the Overton Park Conservancy. \nEnter at the east end of Smythe Farm Road off Germantown Parkway.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/memphis-tos-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Mid-South Raptor Center\, 7291 Smythe Farm Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38120\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/meetingnotice-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T140000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211004T152702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T152702Z
UID:15502-1636790400-1636812000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - November 13th - Duck River Unit of TNWR
DESCRIPTION:NTOS will once again make our annual pilgrimage to Duck River NWR which will take place just before the seasonal closure of the refuge. By mid- November\, hordes of geese and ducks should be returning to the refuge\, and we have the change to spot over 20 species. Duck River also hosts a large population of wintering birds of prey and it has been a reliable spot for Golden Eagle the past several winters. Bald Eagle\, Northern Harrier\, and several hawk species are commonly seen. Duck River is also very good for sparrows\, and we’ll have the chance to find at least 10 species. We’ll also be on the lookout for Sandhill Cranes\, American White Pelicans\, one other wintering arrivals. For logistical reasons\, carpooling is highly encouraged. We’ll meet at the MTA Park-and-Ride in Bellevue at 6:30 a.m.; for those who don’t feel comfortable carpooling\, you can either follow us separately\, or meet us at the refuge entrance at 8:00 a.m. Please dress for the weather and bring plenty of water and snacks. We should finish up around lunchtime. (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-november-13th-duck-river-unit-of-tnwr/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/snowgeeese600x400.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T203000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211015T033435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T033435Z
UID:15529-1635274800-1635280200@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:Birding Kingsport October Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birding Kingsport will hold our October Meeting on Tuesday\, October 26th at 7:00 pm at the Eastman Recreation Area\, Bays Mountain\, Shelter #9. The program will feature Larry McDaniel who will tell us all about moths.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/birding-kingsport-october-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211023T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210927T144531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T011529Z
UID:15469-1634974200-1634985000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to W.C. Johnson Park - October 23rd
DESCRIPTION:Join MTOS for our annual fall trip to W.C. Johnson Park in Collierville\, TN. Chad Brown is our guide. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am at the boardwalk entrance at the parking lot\, 419 W C. Johnson Park Dr\, Collierville\, TN 38017. \nFor birders\, the 271 acre park has natural areas\, wetlands\, three lakes\, an elevated boardwalk\, and views of the Wolf River. \nFor more information\, contact Chad Brown at cwb496@bellsouth.net or 901-754-3385.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-w-c-johnson-park-october-23rd/
LOCATION:W.C. Johnson Park\, 419 Johnson Park Dr\, Collierville\, TN\, 38017\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Beltedkingfisher.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T200000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211005T031729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T050543Z
UID:15504-1634754600-1634760000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:Memphis TOS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MTOS monthly meeting at the Mid-South Raptor Center\, 7291 Smythe Farm Road\, Memphis 38120 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring chairs. \nMTOS member Hal Mitchell will present an Introduction to Night Flight Calls and discuss ongoing efforts of NFC research in the mid-south. He will show some interesting findings of NFC in our area. Hal will also briefly discuss the local Motus tower and the continued monitoring being done with it and potential future plans for the Motus station. \nIf the gate at the west end by Catch’Em Lake is closed\, enter at the east end of Smythe Farm Road off Germantown Parkway.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/memphis-tos-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Mid-South Raptor Center\, 7291 Smythe Farm Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38120\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/meetingnotice.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T120000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211004T152414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T152755Z
UID:15500-1634367600-1634385600@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS Field Trip - October 16th - Bells Bend
DESCRIPTION:Join NTOS as we explore the overgrown fields and forest edges of Bells Bend Park in northern Davison County. \nBells Bend is a premier location for sparrows\, and by mid-October\, we should encounter several species as they are either migrating through or returning to spend the winter. Last fall/winter\, the park was host to Vesper\, Nelson’s\, and LeConte’s Sparrows\, among the more common sparrow species\, so we will cross our fingers that we can scrounge up another goodie. We’ll also search for any lingering neotropical migrants. The morning will consist of a leisurely hike along the mowed paths as we start at the Outdoor Center\, then make a loop around several of the large overgrown fields\, and then back to the center. We will meet at 7:00 a.m. and we should be done by lunchtime. Please note that the grass can be quite wet from the morning dew\, so wear appropriate footwear. (Contact information: ms722@bellsouth.net. Please include “NTOS Field Trip” in the subject line.)
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/ntos-field-trip-october-16th-bells-bend/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Song-Sparrow-2020.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T113000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211004T152108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T152933Z
UID:15498-1634110200-1634124600@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:Final Wednesday morning Radnor Lake Walk for the season - October 13th
DESCRIPTION:The final Wednesday morning Radnor Lake Walk will take place on October 13th.  Leaders that day will be Joe Hall and Tammy Devine.  Meet them at the kisok in the visitor’s center parking lot (1160 Otter Creek Rd) of Radnor Lake State Park by 7:30 am. \nWe hope if you’re in the area you’ll join us.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/final-wednesday-morning-radnor-lake-walk-for-the-season-october-13th/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EasternWoodPewee2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211010T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211010T113000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210927T013015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T011418Z
UID:15466-1633851000-1633865400@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Wapanocca NWR
DESCRIPTION:Van Harris is our leader for a trip to Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge in Turrell\, Arkansas—a short trip across the river from Memphis. See recent eBird sightings at this important birding hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am on Sunday\, October 10 at the visitor center parking lot\, 178 Hammond Ave\, Turrell\, AR 72384. Birding from car with some easy walking. Bring lunch if you wish. No access to restrooms. \nWapanocca National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1961 as a sanctuary for migratory waterfowl. The refuge is literally an island of forest in a sea of agriculture. Lying only four miles west of the Mississippi River and 15 miles northwest of Memphis\, it is an important stopover for waterfowl traveling the Mississippi Flyway and for neotropical song birds as they migrate to and from Central and South America. An excellent diversity of habitat exists\, comprised of open shallow lake\, bottomland forest\, cypress/willow swamp\, and slowly reforesting old fields\, all linked by miles of nature drives\, foot and canoe trails. \nFor more information\, contact Van Harris at shelbyforester1223@gmail.com or 901-876-3337.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-wapanocca-nwr/
LOCATION:Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge\, 178 Hammond Ave\, Turrell\, AR\, 72384\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/greatblueheron.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T113000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20211004T151822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T151822Z
UID:15495-1633505400-1633519800@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:NTOS sponsored Radnor Lake Migration Walk - October 6th
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd of 4 fall migration walks sponsored by NTOS will take place at Radnor Lake State Park on Wednesday\, October 6th.  Meet in the Visitor’s Center Park (1160 Otter Creek Rd) lot near the kiosk by 7:30 am.  NTOS member Hugh Barger will be this mornings leader.  We hope you’ll join us.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/ntos-sponsored-radnor-lake-migration-walk-october-6th/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/prothonotarywarbler.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210923T143701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T011237Z
UID:15457-1633505400-1633516200@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Meeman-Shelby Forest SP
DESCRIPTION:Join Memphis TOS chapter for a mid-week field trip to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Our trip leaders are Van Harris and Dick Preston. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am on Wednesday\, October 6 at the park office/visitor center parking lot\, 910 Riddick Rd.\, Millington\, TN 38053. \nThe park consists primarily of some 13\,467 acres of upland and bottomland forests with miles of hiking trails and two lakes. It hosts one of the finest arrays of plant and animal life in Tennessee. A boat launch on the north end of the park accesses the Mississippi River. \nFor more information\, contact Van Harris at shelbyforester1223@gmail.com / 901-876-3337 or Dick Preston at dickpreston48@gmail.com / 901-837-3360.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-meeman-shelby-forest-sp-2/
LOCATION:Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park\, 910 Riddick Rd\, Millington\, TN\, 38053\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/redheadedwoodpecker2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211004T180000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210623T145135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T153209Z
UID:15379-1633370400-1633370400@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:Virtual TOS FALL MEETING set for October 4th...
DESCRIPTION:The Fall TOS Board of Director’s Meeting will take place on Monday\, October 4th at 6 pm CENTRAL time via Zoom. \nHere is the link: https://rhodes.zoom.us/j/98778581362?pwd=Y2ZYR1c3QllPTFdoVUVRZ3VMTVVtQT09 \nIf you have anything you’d like to add to the Agenda or want any additonal information please contact TOS President Dr. Michael Collins at collinsm@rhodes.edu putting TOS BOD meeting in the subject line.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/virtual-tos-fall-meeting-set-for-october-4th/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/swainsonsthrush600x400.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211002T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210923T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T011337Z
UID:15455-1633159800-1633170600@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Meeman-Shelby Forest SP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Memphis TOS chapter field trip to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Our trip leader is Van Harris. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am on Saturday\, October 2 at the park office/visitor center parking lot\, 910 Riddick Rd.\, Millington\, TN 38053. \nThe park consists primarily of some 13\,467 acres of upland and bottomland forests with miles of hiking trails and two lakes. It hosts one of the finest arrays of plant and animal life in Tennessee. A boat launch on the north end of the park accesses the Mississippi River. \nFor more information\, contact Van Harris at shelbyforester1223@gmail.com or 901-876-3337.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-meeman-shelby-forest-sp-3/
LOCATION:Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park\, 910 Riddick Rd\, Millington\, TN\, 38053\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WhitebreastedNuthatch.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210923T172008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T172008Z
UID:15463-1632555000-1632565800@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Ensley Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:Dick Preston is our leader for the Memphis TOS chapter’s second trip to the famous Ensley Bottoms\, aka the “Pits.” Check out recent andpast eBird sightings at this hotspot here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L267805 . \nMeet at 7:30 am on Saturday\, September 25 at the T.E. Maxson Wastewater Treatment Plant office parking lot\, 2685 Plant Rd.\, Memphis 38109. \nThe Ensley complex consists of Ensley sewage ponds (aka the “Pits”)\, TVA Lakes\, and Riverport Road ponds. The “Pits” consist of an array of sewage sludge drying ponds–some dry and some flooded depending on rainfall and treatment. Shallow water/mudflat habitat attractive to shorebirds is abundant and large numbers of shorebirds frequent the area from March through October with smaller numbers of birds through winter. Weedy and overgrown fields and road sides support breeding Dickcissels and Northern Bobwhite and wintering White-crowned Sparrows. The young forest stands and tree lines provide perches for Red-tailed Hawks\, Loggerhead Shrikes\, and Eastern Kingbirds. \nCaution: The disagreeable odors from the sludge drying ponds can be overwhelming at times. After rain\, dirt roads are extremely slippery and caution must be taken. Never take risks while driving in and birding this area. \nContact Dick Preston for more information at dickpreston48@gmail.com or 901-837-3360.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-ensley-bottoms-2/
LOCATION:Ensley Bottoms\, 2685 Plant Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38109\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LesserYellowlegsSept-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210903T105005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T204337Z
UID:15423-1632295800-1632306600@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Meeman-Shelby Forest SP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Memphis TOS chapter’s mid-week field trip to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Our trip leaders are Van Harris and Dick Preston. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am on Wednesday\, September 22 at the park office/visitor center parking lot\, 910 Riddick Rd.\, Millington\, TN 38053. \nThe park consists primarily of some 13\,467 acres of upland and bottomland forests with miles of hiking trails and two lakes. It hosts one of the finest arrays of plant and animal life in Tennessee. A boat launch on the north end of the park accesses the Mississippi River. \nFor more information\, contact Van Harris at shelbyforester1223@gmail.com / 901-876-3337 or Dick Preston at dickpreston48@gmail.com / 901-837-3360.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-meeman-shelby-forest-sp/
LOCATION:Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park\, 910 Riddick Rd\, Millington\, TN\, 38053\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EasternWoodPewee2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210918T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210918T113000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210903T104930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T204202Z
UID:15427-1631950200-1631964600@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Trip to Ft Pillow SP & Lower Hatchie NWR
DESCRIPTION:Dick Preston is our leader once again for the Memphis TOS chapter’s field trip to Fort Pillow State Historic Park and nearby Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at these birding hotspots here and here. \n** IMPORTANT ** –> Do not meet at the park. Meet at 7:30 am on Saturday\, September 18 at the Alex Haley Rest Area\, 7344 US Highway 51\, Henning\, TN 38041\, just north of Covington. We will caravan from there. \nThe 1\,642 acre Fort Pillow State Historic Park\, located in Lauderdale County on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River\, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance. The 9\,000 acre Lower Hatchie NWR contains a variety of forested and non-forested habitats and impressive access to Mississippi River riverfront and sandbar habitats. \nContact Dick Preston for more information at dickpreston48@gmail.com or 901-837-3360.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-trip-to-ft-pillow-sp-lower-hatchie-nwr/
LOCATION:Ft Pillow State Historic Park\, 3122 Park Rd\, Henning\, TN\, 38041\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cedar-Waxwing-with-fruit.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210915T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210915T200000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210906T032620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T032636Z
UID:15443-1631730600-1631736000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:Memphis TOS Meeting &  Picnic
DESCRIPTION:MTOS meeting and picnic at the Mid-South Raptor Center\, 7291 Smythe Farm Road\, Memphis 38120 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own food\, chairs\, etc. Complimentary tea\, lemonade and water will be provided. \nIf the gate at the west end by Catch’Em Lake is closed\, enter at the east end of Smythe Farm Road off Germantown Parkway.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/memphis-tos-meeting-picnic/
LOCATION:Mid-South Raptor Center\, 7291 Smythe Farm Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38120\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/meetingnotice.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210911T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210911T110000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210903T104945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T204521Z
UID:15425-1631345400-1631358000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Fall Count at Meeman-Shelby Forest SP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Memphis TOS chapter’s Fall Count at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. Our trip leader is Dick Preston. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am on Saturday\, September 11 at the park office/visitor center parking lot\, 910 Riddick Rd.\, Millington\, TN 38053. You can also bird anywhere in Shelby County that day and send your observations to dickpreston48@gmail.com. Include observers’ names\, location(s) birded\, species\, miles\, and hours. \nThe park consists primarily of some 13\,467 acres of upland and bottomland forests with miles of hiking trails and two lakes. It hosts one of the finest arrays of plant and animal life in Tennessee. A boat launch on the north end of the park accesses the Mississippi River. \nFor more information\, contact Dick Preston at dickpreston48@gmail.com or 901-837-3360.
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-fall-count-meeman-shelby-forest-sp/
LOCATION:Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park\, 910 Riddick Rd\, Millington\, TN\, 38053\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/summertanager.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T103000
DTSTAMP:20211205T151624
CREATED:20210903T105024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T203438Z
UID:15421-1631086200-1631097000@tnbirds.org
SUMMARY:MTOS Field Trip to Ensley Bottoms
DESCRIPTION:Dick Preston is our leader for the Memphis TOS chapter’s mid-week trip to the famous Ensley Bottoms\, aka the “Pits.” Shorebirds are the target birds. Check out recent and past eBird sightings at this hotspot here. \nMeet at 7:30 am on Wednesday\, September 8 at the T.E. Maxson Wastewater Treatment Plant office parking lot\, 2685 Plant Rd.\, Memphis 38109. \nThe Ensley complex consists of Ensley sewage ponds (aka the “Pits”)\, TVA Lakes\, and Riverport Road ponds. The “Pits” consist of an array of sewage sludge drying ponds–some dry and some flooded depending on rainfall and treatment. Shallow water/mudflat habitat attractive to shorebirds is abundant and large numbers of shorebirds frequent the area from March through October with smaller numbers of birds through winter. Weedy and overgrown fields and road sides support breeding Dickcissels and Northern Bobwhite and wintering White-crowned Sparrows. The young forest stands and tree lines provide perches for Red-tailed Hawks\, Loggerhead Shrikes\, and Eastern Kingbirds. \nCaution: The disagreeable odors from the sludge drying ponds can be overwhelming at times. After rain\, dirt roads are extremely slippery and caution must be taken. Never take risks while driving in and birding this area. \nContact Dick Preston for more information at dickpreston48@gmail.com or 901-837-3360. Photo ©2017 Michael Todd
URL:https://tnbirds.org/event/mtos-field-trip-to-ensley-bottoms/
LOCATION:Ensley Bottoms\, 2685 Plant Rd\, Memphis\, TN\, 38109\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tnbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/westernsandpipers0917MTodd.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR