Welcome to the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club
Interested in birds? We are too! RTWBC has been Dutchess County’s bird club since 1958. We offer:
- Bird walks every Wednesday morning and on select weekend days, free and open to the public
- Monthly evening programs with presenters on birds, bird science, bird photography and bird travel
- A bi-monthly newsletter of club events and happenings (members only)
- PEEPS, a unique Rare Bird Alert system using texts or email for quick notification of special bird sightings (members only)
- Resources: where to bird, FAQs, injured, orphaned and nuisance birds, birding ethics, young birders
- Publications: checklists, reference guide, club and county birding history
- Projects: historical records, bluebird trails, NY Breeding Bird Atlas III
PHOTO CREDITS (left to right): Tree Swallows (Deb Tracy-Kral); Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Jane Rossman); Sedge Wren (Justin Schmidt)
BIRDSONG RECORDING: “Sounds of Spring with Red-shouldered Hawk” by Ray Mansell
Upcoming Trips
Upcoming Program News
Monthly Program: March 25, 2024 7:30 pm
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