Welcome to the Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club
Interested in birds? We are too! RTWBC has been Dutchess County’s bird club since 1958. We offer:
- Bird walks every Wednesday morning and on select weekend days, free and open to the public
- Monthly evening programs with presenters on birds, bird science, bird photography and bird travel
- A bi-monthly newsletter of club events and happenings (members only)
- PEEPS, a unique Rare Bird Alert system using texts or email for quick notification of special bird sightings (members only)
- Resources: where to bird, FAQs, injured, orphaned and nuisance birds, birding ethics, young birders
- Publications: checklists, reference guide, club and county birding history
- Projects: historical records, bluebird trails, NY Breeding Bird Atlas III
PHOTO CREDITS (left to right): Tree Swallows (Deb Tracy-Kral); Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Jane Rossman); Sedge Wren (Justin Schmidt)
BIRDSONG RECORDING: “Sounds of Spring with Red-shouldered Hawk” by Ray Mansell
Upcoming Trips
Upcoming Program News
Annual Dinner and Raffle: Monday, November 11, 2024
HERITAGE FOOD AND DRINK 1379 Route 9, Wappingers Falls heritagefooddrink.com Cocktail Hour 5:00-6:00, Purchase… See MoreMembers Program Meeting: Monday, , October 28, 2024
Zoom meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024 Speaker: Matt Valencic Title: Raptors of NE… See MoreEvents Calendar for 2024
Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club Calendar … See MoreReminder: Program Videos Available
Members can view recordings of past Waterman Bird Club Zoom programs. Visit this member-only… See More