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Cirezz 03-24-2014 06:11 AM

*bird watching club*
 
*Anyone Interested in Forming a NEW BIRD WATCHING CLUB? Let's try getting a new club started in The Southern Area of The Villages!!!* cirezz@yahoo.com

Peek 04-27-2014 01:58 PM

I'm interested but I know nothing about the birds here.

Bonanza 04-28-2014 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Peek (Post 869132)
I'm interested but I know nothing about the birds here.

Ditto!

Bonnevie 04-28-2014 09:31 AM

I'm interested.

FlamingoFlo 04-28-2014 10:11 AM

Sounds good to me. I would be interested.

CFrance 04-28-2014 10:43 AM

What if you're interested but know nothing at all about bird watching? (me)

tippyclubb 04-28-2014 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 869577)
What if you're interested but know nothing at all about bird watching? (me)

We will teach you all we know. Its not complicated, you just sit around and watch for birds. Sometimes its difficult identifying the bird in the book. I always travel with my bird book and check off all the ones I have spotted.

I've already joined the group and you can go with me when I arrive in September. Our house backs up to woods and most likely a lot of birds hanging out in those trees. We can have a glass of wine while were bird watching.

CFrance 04-28-2014 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tippyclubb (Post 869802)
We will teach you all we know. Its not complicated, you just sit around and watch for birds. Sometimes its difficult identifying the bird in the book. I always travel with my bird book and check off all the ones I have spotted.

I've already joined the group and you can go with me when I arrive in September. Our house backs up to woods and most likely a lot of birds hanging out in those trees. We can have a glass of wine while were bird watching.

Super! I've got good binoculars and love birds--not to mention wine, of course :thumbup:

Does anyone know of a good FL bird book to buy?

tippyclubb 04-28-2014 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 869804)
Super! I've got good binoculars and love birds--not to mention wine, of course :thumbup:

Does anyone know of a good FL bird book to buy?

Here's a link to bird books. I have a Birds of Michigan field guide, which is like the first book on this link. Its a good one and easy to use. I also have a Smithsonian ( hardcover ) Birds of America & South America that I use when traveling. They are detailed and more information.

You might want to get a Florida's WaterFowl book also. I can't remember if the small field guide has waterfowl. Its already packed so I can't look for you.

Amazon.com: florida bird book

Midvale 04-28-2014 07:27 PM

If you use a tablet check the iBird app. Available for Android and IOS. It goes on sale frequently.

Bonanza 04-29-2014 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tippyclubb (Post 869802)
We will teach you all we know. Its not complicated, you just sit around and watch for birds. Sometimes its difficult identifying the bird in the book. I always travel with my bird book and check off all the ones I have spotted.

I've already joined the group and you can go with me when I arrive in September. Our house backs up to woods and most likely a lot of birds hanging out in those trees. We can have a glass of wine while were bird watching.

Sounds good to me!

Even if it's a BYOB, my husband and I will be ready
in September with our books and binoculars.

tippyclubb 04-29-2014 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 870030)
Sounds good to me!

Even if it's a BYOB, my husband and I will be ready
in September with our books and binoculars.

Great, while us girls bird watch our husbands can talk about Dobermans. Tom has always had Dobbies or German Sheppard's. We just put our Doberman down a few years ago, along with our Maltese, within two weeks of each other. We still miss them.

Peek 04-29-2014 09:34 AM

how do we contact one another to get started?

tippyclubb 04-29-2014 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Peek (Post 870150)
how do we contact one another to get started?

e-mail cirezz@yahoo.com

Tell her your interested in joining the bird watching group.

I sent you a pm.

uujudy 04-29-2014 10:29 AM

Sounds great! Sign me up! :pepper2:

outdoorluver 06-06-2014 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cirezz (Post 850281)
*Anyone Interested in Forming a NEW BIRD WATCHING CLUB? Let's try getting a new club started in The Southern Area of The Villages!!!* cirezz@yahoo.com

I am interested in birding - Fernandina Villages

PaPaLarry 06-06-2014 02:00 PM

I would be very interested in learning about birds, and where they hibernate. Have a feeder, and see lots of cardinals, but can't identify the other birds.

PaPaLarry 06-06-2014 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 869804)
Super! I've got good binoculars and love birds--not to mention wine, of course :thumbup:

Does anyone know of a good FL bird book to buy?

Do birds drink wine???

Peek 06-09-2014 11:50 AM

It looks like we have interest in a birding club. How do we get together? I think someone said that we will start in the fall, right? So keep me in the loop.

sharonga 06-09-2014 11:56 AM

I am interested. Put me on the list please. I do need binoculars. I will wait until we are organized. Thank you.

tippyclubb 06-09-2014 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Peek (Post 890255)
It looks like we have interest in a birding club. How do we get together? I think someone said that we will start in the fall, right? So keep me in the loop.


The last I talked with her she had 5 or 6 people interested and were suppose to do some bird watching near the Collier pool. E-mail her to be added to the contact list. cirezz@yahoo.com

Cirezz 07-06-2014 03:31 PM

*HI*We can meet-up at The Big Cypress Rec Center...and go from there...LOTS of ponds & Bird activities !!!*Any suggestion for day (Saturday)/time (9am)??? Let's try for September 13th/20th? once we get established we can plan field trips...*

jdsl1998 07-06-2014 04:15 PM

I want to come...how do I keep connected with everyone?

Peek 07-06-2014 04:42 PM

It looks like we won't be back from vacationing until the end of September, so I'll have to get caught up with the group then. Keep me posted. thanks

Cirezz 07-07-2014 10:42 AM

*bird watching*
 
*HI*would like to start The Club in September* Let's Meet at The Big Cypress Rec Center Saturday Sept 13th or 20th @ 9am* This is all new to me...Let's share our adventure & fun of birding together! We can bring binoculars/books/notepads and go from there...Thank-You for your interest!!!

Cirezz 07-07-2014 10:44 AM

*OK*Will keep you posted!!!*Thanks for your interest!!!

Cirezz 07-07-2014 10:46 AM

*HI*Please email me...cirezz@yahoo.com
am compiling a list*Thanks*

Cirezz 07-07-2014 10:47 AM

*Thanks!*I am compiling an interest group via email...*

tippyclubb 07-08-2014 10:18 AM

I'm in for sure if you do it on the 20th. I may or may not be here the 13th.

I cant wait to do this with everyone! I'll bring my birding book and binoculars. I have two pair for the lady who doesn't have any. She can borrow mine.

Cirezz 07-16-2014 09:15 AM

*HI*Thanks for your interest in The New Birding Club*Please email so I can send info via email*Am planning to start the club in September*Will meet at Big Cypress Rec Center Sept 13th or 20th*Will need to have a weather policy*Thanks!!!***CC***

Cirezz 07-16-2014 09:16 AM

*My email address is cirezz@yahoo.com

Cirezz 08-08-2014 01:50 PM

*HI*FIRST Get-Together is Saturday August 09th @ 9am BIG CYPRESS REC CENTER Picnic Pavilion*

Peek 10-17-2014 07:38 AM

birding club
 
I am back in town. Let me know when the birding club is meeting. Thanks

tomwed 10-17-2014 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 869804)
Does anyone know of a good FL bird book to buy?

click here

http://quickreferencepublishing.com/...114&zc=1&q=100

I just love this guide and I bought mine at The Butterfly Rainforest gift shop. You can order it online.click here

click here to see the rainforest
It is about 4" wide and 10" long folded and 24" wide unfolded. It's in heavy duty plastic.

I never had an interest in birds or photography, mostly just golf. I golf everyday and carry this guide in my golf bag. I also bought a 50x camera that I tote along too. I zoom in and take pictures of water birds on the golf courses. This one comes from Sweet Gum.

http://i62.tinypic.com/ifbv5h.jpg

There is much to do down here. I want to join your bird club too. I have joined the other bird club and those people are so lovely and smart it just amazes me. I think I will never learn the names of birds but I don't care.

I do know my first telephone number but that's another thread. When and where is the next meeting?

Cirezz 10-19-2014 02:10 PM

*HI*THANKS for all the Interest...but the group membership is closed now* HAPPY :) Birding!!!*


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