Field List of the Birds of Essex County, MA
Seventh Edition, 2002

Essex County Sightings

A recent list of birds seen in Essex County

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ECOC American Kestrel
Nest Box Program

2008 Summary &
2009 Clean out results

Friday, Sept. 17, 7:45 pm
Scenes from the BP Gulf Oil Disaster
Plus ECOC meeting 7:30–7:45 pm

Hear about what is happening in the Gulf from someone who has actually been there! Shawn Carey, wildlife photographer and cofounder of Migration Productions, shares firsthand accounts, images and video from a recent trip to the Louisiana Coast to witness and document the effects of the nation’s largest oil spill on the region and its wildlife. Find out what he observed regarding the impacts of this environmental disaster and efforts underway to fix the damage. Carey also discusses potential risks facing fall migrants heading south. Co-sponsored by the PEM.

Morse Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum (main entrance)
Free and open the public

Friday, Nov. 12, 7:45 p.m.
The Silk Road and Steppe Eagles — Birding Kazakhstan
Plus ECOC meeting 7:30–7:45 pm
Coffee provided courtesy of “Birds & Beans”

If you think you may never get to Kazakhstan, then here’s your chance to experience this remarkable part of the world with two travelers who have made the trek there! Join Myles and Kathy Conway as they venture across the steppes and mountains of the ancient and vast central Asian nation of Kazakhstan in search of raptors, snowcocks, and more. Co-sponsored by the PEM.

Phillips Library Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum
Free and open to the public

When was the last time you spent time with a flock of hens? Naturalist and award winning author on animals, Sy Montgomery presents an entertaining program based on her acclaimed book Birdology (2010), which delves into the world of birds through in-depth, personal encounters with six different avian groups: chickens, pigeons, crows, falcons, parrots, hummingbirds, and cassowaries. While recounting her remarkable stories, peppered with research, Montgomery highlights the individuality of birds, the qualities that distinguish different species, and how dissimilar birds are from humans while still sharing more traits and abilities with us than you might have imagined. A book-signing follows the program. Co-sponsored by the PEM.

Bartlett Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum (main entrance)
Free and open to the public

Heads Up! January 2011

Friday, Jan. 7, 7:45 pm
Members Night and Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting 7:30–7:45 pm; Members Event 7:45
Plus ECOC book sale 7–7:30 pm
Refreshments provided. Coffee courtesy of “Birds & Beans”

Join fellow ECOC members and friends for this annual “show and tell” night. Presentations range from PowerPoint presentations to original song compositions! Contact Janey Winchell (see contact info. below) if you would like to present something at this fun and lively gathering.

Help support ECOC and clear out your bird and nature references by participating in the 8th annual book sale. All books sell for $1 unless otherwise stated. Proceeds to benefit the Club. Co-sponsored by the PEM.

Phillips Library Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum
Free and open to the public

Dear Members,

Jay Moore, our Club Treasurer for 13 years, has served the club with fine dedication! At the December 4th meeting, Jay received a warm, standing ovation from the club members present! More Information...

Notes:

	Please support ECOC programs for 2010 and beyond by renewing your membership! Membership runs from October 1 to September 30
	ECOC president is Sue McGrath: 978-462-4785  newburyportbirders@comcast.net
	ECOC vice president is Janey Winchell: 978-542-1627 janey_winchell@pem.org
	View the “Field List of Birds of Essex County” online at: www.massbird.org/ecoc/ECOCChecklist.htm

Directions to the Phillips Auditorium

Phillips Auditorium is at 132 Essex St., diagonally across from the main museum entrance (which is at the corner of Essex and New Liberty streets in downtown Salem).  Bartlett Gallery Auditorium is in the main museum building.  Note: if severe weather is forecast, please call 978-745-1876 in advance to confirm that the ECOC event is still on.

Map of the area with "To & From" directions provided by Google

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