Join WNED Classical hosts and birding enthusiasts Stratton Rawson and Peter Hall on exclusive early morning excursions to enjoy the sounds and sights of regional and migratory birds, and explore the nature, flora and fauna of our region. 

When you travel with the Now We’re Birding & Enjoying Nature Club, you’ll feel good knowing you’re supporting local public broadcasting and your favorite stations – plus you’ll meet fellow birding enthusiasts AND have a great day out. Contribution at the $60 or more level also includes a one-year membership to WNED PBS Passport – another great reason to join!

All reminders and communication about the Birding excursions is via email. Attendees will be sent a reminder email 2 days before, and any date changes due to weather will also be emailed.

Saturday, September 14^th (rain date TBD)

Location: Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Jamestown NY

Time: 7am – 11am program, plus allotted travel time

Pledge: $10 monthly Sustainer or $120 annually for Single Birding Excursion (per person)

Delivery method:  Email

Details:  Arrive at Buffalo Toronto Public Media parking lot (140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo 14202) between 5:15am – 5:30am to check in, for a 5:45am departure. A boxed breakfast will be provided. Morning program will include:

• 2-hour bird walk of Peterson Preserve, led by Stratton Rawson and Peter Hall
• Coffee (featuring certified bird-friendly, RTPI brand coffee, “Morning Flicker”) and pastries in the museum, followed by a guided museum tour by CEO
• Special 20% discount in the RTPI Snowy Owl Museum Store for all program participants

We will depart RTPI, arriving back at the BTPM parking lot at approximately 12:30pm.

Saturday, October 19^th (Rain Date: Sunday, October 20^th)

Location: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Basom, NY

Time: 7am – 11am program, plus allotted travel time

Pledge: $10 monthly Sustainer or $120 annually for Single Birding Excursion (per person)

Delivery method:  Email

Details:  Arrive at Buffalo Toronto Public Media parking lot (140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo 14202) between 5:45am – 6am to check in, for a 6:10am departure. A boxed breakfast will be provided. Morning program will include:

• 2-hour bird walk of refuge, led by Stratton Rawson and Peter Hall
• Indoor program, hosted by Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge staff

We will depart Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, arriving back at the BTPM parking lot between approximately 11am – 11:40am.

Half-day programs further afield, with transportation, and breakfast to-go included!

Saturday, September 14^th – Roger Toy Peterson Institute

Saturday, October 19^th – Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Basom, NY