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Armstrong Trail Outing on March 14
Monday, March 9, 2026
We have added an outing for Saturday, March 14, at 8:00 am on the Armstrong Trail. See https://www.toddbirdclub.org/cgi-bin/events.pl?EVENTID=1089 for details.

Birding in Indiana County in 1776 Slides
Friday, March 6, 2026
Ed Donley is making available the slides from his March 2026 Todd Bird Club presentation. If you missed it, you can view the slides for "Birding in Indiana County in 1776" at https://www.toddbirdclub.org/birding-in-1776.pdf, where Ed plans a hypothetical 1776 birding excursion in what is now Indiana County.

Migrating Birds, Invasive Plants, and Climate Change
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Indiana County Conservation District's Lee Dunlap interviewed Todd Bird Club member, Ed Donley, about the effects of invasive plants and climate change on migrating birds. You can listen to the interview by going to page 3 of the conservation district's March 2026 newsletter. Find the newsletter at the bottom of the conservation district's News and Events page, https://www.iccdpa.org/news-and-events.

"Who's Coming for Dinner" Newsletter Article Ending
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The last three paragraph were left off of Tiffany Chan's article on Saw-whet Owls, "Who's Coming for Dinner", in the January 2026 newsletter, https://www.toddbirdclub.org/newsletters/Todd_Nuthatch_2026_January.pdf. The missing paragraphs are below:

Project Owlnet has also revealed that Saw-whet Owl numbers are higher than previously believed. They were once thought to be rare simply because they are so well camouflaged and seldom seen. During the day, they remain still and silent, blending seamlessly into hemlock and rhododendron.

Some Saw-whet Owls do winter in Pennsylvania. Places like Presque Isle, Allegheny National Forest, and the Allegheny Front offer the dense shelter they prefer and may provide opportunities to glimpse these elusive beauties. Still, seasoned birders warn that sightings are rare—many report seeing only three or four in decades of birding, and some have never seen one in the wild at all.

Attending an owl banding evening in the fall, is a good way to get a better chance of seeing one of these birds up close, plus it will give you an appreciation of the science and research that is currently being done on these special birds.

Ornithology Camp for Teens
Sunday, January 18, 2026
The third annual Ornithology Camp at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA, will be held June 14-17, 2026. The camp is restricted to students ages 13-18. The camp features four days of activities that teach students how ornithological research is conducted through participation in bird banding, nest monitoring, surveying, radio-tracking, and song identification. Classroom lessons include study-ing nesting behavior, migration, raptor identification, and bird anatomy. Dr. James Kellam, Professor of Biological Sciences, will conduct the sessions. Tuition is $200 per student for lodging in single-occupancy, air-conditioned rooms, food, and supplies. Financial aid is available.

Visit https://www.svcornithology.wordpress.com or email james.kellam@stvincent.edu.

New Starting Time for Monthly Meetings
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Beginning on February 3, 2026, the Todd Bird Club's monthly meetings will start at 6:30 pm. Arrive at 6:00 pm to socialize beforehand. This earlier starting time will allow club members to drive in the daylight in more months, and those who are coming from a long distance can return home earlier at night. This motion was approved at the club's November 2025 meeting.

October Big Day - October 11, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Mark your calendars for October Big Day, October 11, 2025! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October, nearly three quarters of a million people joined in this worldwide celebration.

Wherever you are on October 11, take a few minutes to enjoy birds and share what you find on eBird. Participate from anywhere, even from home. By taking part in October Big Day you’re also celebrating Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day. Be a part of the global team and help set a new record for October birding.

October Big Day 2024: https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-2024-results
Global Bird Weekend: https://globalbirding.org/home
World Migratory Bird Day: https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org

Tuesday Yellow Creek Outings Through November 11
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Outing Leaders: Roger and Margaret Higbee
email: bcoriole@windstream.net / phone: 412-309-3538

Tuesday field trips will continue through November 11. Meet on the north shore at the gazebo at 8:00 a.m.

Please note that our Tuesday group will be at the Allegheny Front Hawk Watch on October 14, only meeting at the Yellow Creek State Park Office to carpool to the hawk watch.

Regular deer season starts November 30 and runs through December 13, so we will not have Tuesday outings during that time. Sunday hunting is now permitted, and anyone birding or walking on State Game Lands must wear orange from November 15 through December 15.

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