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Lunch with Tom

• Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Participants are invited to bring a lunch or buy one at the TASTE NY store to enjoy while catching up with friends prior to a nature education presentation provided by Tom Tasber (see topics below). Light refreshments, instant coffee and tea, will be provided.

Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Ag building (next to CCE).

*The October 9th program will take place in the CCE Broome Auditorium located on the ground floor of the main CCE building

Time: Second Wednesday of each month, 12:00pm-1:30pm

September 11th - Fall Hawk Migration

While many bird species migrate, few do it as spectacularly as the "hawks", or diurnal (daytime active) birds of prey. The five months of August to December finds around 15 species of "hawks" moving south in our area. This is the best time to witness large numbers and to see the greatest diversity of hawk species. To help you make the most of this amazing yearly occurrence, we will look at when, where, how and why they move. We will also look at when each of the 15 species is most likely to move or be expected within that time frame.

October 9th - Canada Goose (*in the CCE Broome Auditorium)

Some people may find it strange that, for centuries, Canada geese were only seen and heard in our area as they passed through during fall and spring migrations. For many, the anticipation and excitement of seeing and hearing the first migrants, signaling the changing seasons, has given way to familiarity or worse, disdain, for the noise and mess that can be associated with our current "year-round" resident Canada goose population. We will explore what makes these creatures both amazing and potentially a nuisance. Tips on minimizing negative encounters and hopefully renewing a sense of wonder and awe for these interesting birds will be explored.

November 13th - The Fisher 

Historically fishers were found across the forested areas of New York state, but as the forests went, so did the fisher. We will look at the intriguing journey the population has followed from near extirpation to the current recolonization of forested areas not inhabited for centuries. We will also try to address commonly asked questions, general uncertainty and some misinformation as to better understand this fascinating creature. For example, commonly referred to as a "fisher cat", the fisher is not a species of cat but rather a large member of the weasel family. The term "fisher cat" is based more on the fact that the fisher looks like and moves like a house cat when viewed at a distance. Therefore, "fisher cat" is a good description of the animal's movements and general look, but it is not the name of the animal, which is only "fisher".

December 11th - Black-capped Chickadee

With its black "cap" and "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call, this is one of our most recognizable songbirds. When asked to describe it, many people use terms like "cute", "friendly", "lively", "social" and "animated". It is then no wonder that the black - capped chickadee is one of the most beloved songbirds among bird watchers, campers, hunters, bird feeders, naturalists, hikers... This little bird is not just about good looks and personality though, it has amazing behaviors and adaptations to boot. We will close out the Lunch With Tom year with the small bird that "has it all"! 

This program is for Seniors (50+) only. Registration is required. Admission is free.

Fee

Free of Charge

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LunchwithTomFall24_203

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
840 Upper Front St
Binghamton, NY 13905

Last updated August 27, 2024