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About BBBO |
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Who We Are |
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Braddock Bay Bird Observatory is a
non-profit organization dedicated to ornithological research, education and
conservation. BBBO is operated entirely by volunteers, with the financial support of
our members. Our banding
staff
currently includes 3 Master Banders, 6 Assistant Banders, seasonal interns,
and a very talented and dedicated crew of volunteers. |
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Where We Work |
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A
majority of our research is currently conducted at the
Kaiser-Manitou Beach Banding Station. The station is located on the
south shore of Lake Ontario near Braddock Bay -- just
northwest of Rochester, New York. This area is a focal point
of bird activity, especially during spring and fall migration
when it is possible to see over 130 species of
songbirds. We have also conducted migration research at
Hamlin Beach State Park, and are now working at an inland site
near the Rochester Institute of Technology. |
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A Brief
History |
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The
Observatory began its work in 1985 with the spring
migration monitoring program. In 1994, the Braddock
Bay Bird Observatory became incorporated and received its
not-for-profit status. Just recently, the land on which
Kaiser-Manitou Beach Banding Station operates was generously
donated by the Kaiser Family to the Genesee Land Trust for our
continued use. |
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