welcome to the
Redwood Region Ornithological Society
A sonoma county Bird club
Encouraging the study and conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitat since 1962.
January Members Meeting:
Hummingbirds presented by Bob Lewis
Hummingbirds have a complex evolutionary history, arriving in South America about 20 million years ago after splitting from Swifts in Europe. We'll look at examples of the 9 tribes of hummingbirds which live mostly in Central and South America, but we'll also cover the few species in North America. Hummers have several amazing physiological characteristics which bear discussion, a bit about iridescence and a look at a variety of nest designs will finish up. Many pretty pictures of beautiful birds!
Bob trained as a chemist and worked in the energy field for 33 years. He’s taught birding classes in the Bay Area for over 25 years and served as the chair of Golden Gate Audubon’s Adult Education Committee. Recently he’s been giving classes and talks via Zoom. Bob was honored with American Birding Association’s Chandler Robbins Award for Education and Conservation in 2016, and Golden Gate Audubon’s Paul Covel Education Award in 2010 and 2017. He loves to travel and photograph birds and has chased birds in over 60 countries. His life list is over 5400 species. Bob has photographed over 200 of the world's 366 hummingbird species.
Where: The Fellowship Room of the First United Methodist Church, 1551 Montgomery, Santa Rosa. The Fellowship Room is located at the west (left when facing the church) end of the church.
Consider meeting-up ahead of time at Mary's Pizza on Summerfield Road at 5:30 pm for a casual, informal get-together before heading over to the 7 pm meeting in the First United Methodist Church.
November Members Meeting Video
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RROS Field Trips
You do not need to be a member to attend our trips. We’d love you to join RROS (we could use the money), but come out with us anyway.
There are no reservations required, though you are encouraged to RSVP for all trips. If you RSVP you will automatically be shared on the group eBird list. To RSVP, contact Garrett Pierce by email at garrettallenpierce@gmail.com or text at (415) 260-7406.
Some field trips will be limited due to vehicle accessibility or physical constraints.
YAMS Field Trips
These outings are for the young members of YAMS and their guardians only. All field trips meet at 8:30am at the site unless otherwise denoted. Many are half-day excursions ending at 12:30pm with a group lunch and field trip bird list compilation. Some are all-day excursions. As always, bring binoculars, water, snacks, lunch, plenty of layered clothing, and field guides.
Header Photo : Common Goldeneye // Courtesy of Tom Reynolds
Left: RROS YAMS Sonoma County Field Trip // Photo courtesy of Brandy Rucker