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Redwood Region Ornithological Society
A sonoma county Bird club
Encouraging the study and conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitat since 1962.
November’s Membership Meeting
Please note change of date and time for this interesting presentation.
RROS is thrilled to collaborate with Madrone Audubon for a joint November Membership Meeting!
Renowned author and photographer, Paul Bannick, will be returning to RROS, but this time in person for what promises to be an entertaining and educational look at Woodpeckers. (Previous Jan 2022 presentation about owls was Zoomed –see RROS website to view). Meeting date and time will differ from the norm for both RROS and Madrone.
From a recent review by Kirkus of Bannick’s Woodpecker book:
WOODPECKER, A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF NORTH AMERICAN WOODPECKERS by Paul Bannick, Author-Photographer
Wholly absorbing—a sure-fire way to turn even a casual birder into a woodpecker fanatic.
And from a previous editor of Audubon Magazine:
Bannick’s photos are breathtaking, his prose elegant, his knowledge of woodpeckers encyclopedic. If you love birds, read it. Then keep it handy because it has a second function as a field guide.--Ted Williams, wildlife writer & former Editor of Audubon Magazine.
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.
Due to the earlier start of this meeting we will not be having our usual meet-up at Mary’s Pizza.
October 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 Ruth Rudesill by email at ruthier@sonic.net or text at (707) 337-6516.
Some field trips will be limited due to vehicle accessibility or physical constraints.
Wednesday Wanderings
This is a new opportunity to bird with RROS starting this year. One of our members will take us on a relaxed bird walk at their local patch or favorite place. These will be at a more casual pace, social, and perfect for new birders.
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