Enderis Park Bird Watching Club - PROGRAMS

Each month the Enderis Park Bird Watching Club conducts a (first Thursday) program every other month after its regular club meeting duties.  The programs vary from month to month on a myriad of bird-related subjects, topics, issues, etc.  The "Programs Committee" sets the agenda annually in a separate meeting based upon club member input, individual interest and past successful endeavors.  The length of each program varies based upon the presenter and the topic presented.  There is generally a break-time during each presentation with light snacks provided. 

Most programs are FREE to the public! (exceptions will be noted)

NOTE: Below you can scroll through a complete archive beginning with the oldest of past programs, progressing up to the most current and even future ones yet to happen.

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August 3rd's meeting and actual "program" was a member "Show and Tell."  Members brought in their favorite bird related items, stories, photos, equipment, road-kill claws, anecdotes of where to buy the best/cheapest suet, personal checklist of birds they'd seen, whatever!

Jim Marrari (blue checkered shirt seen in the picture below) has been an avid birder for about 20 years.   After leading outings for groups such as Madison Audubon Society and Sierra Club, he established and operated Jacamar Birding Tours from 1999-2003, providing tours to Wisconsin, Duluth, and Texas.  His birding travels have taken him to Costa Rica, Mexico, Texas, Alaska, and Arizona.  He's also taught introductory birding courses at Edgewood College and Alverno College.

Cooking for the birds.  Members were treated to a session of creating tasty birding Suet treats. The Recipe.

Click HERE for a slideshow of the event.

Suet recipes HERE - HERE - HERE

Migration and the Birds of Eilat, Israel - Power Point Presentation - By: Joseph Devereaux

(This evening was basically singing the praises of the good doctor, Reuven Josef)

Here are two links to the actual .ppt I gave to the people who attended on November 2nd:

LINK ONE    LINK TWO  (Note, these have been converted into .PDFs for you to read, without Power Point.

December Bird Count with Noel Cutright

20 guests learned all about what the CBC (Christmas Bird Count) is all about. 

Thanks to Noel Cutright and Marilyn Bontly! - See EPBWC's Bird Count Results (2006) HERE

March of the Penguins Trailer

Let's Watch a Bird Movie! - Join us in the cozy Enderis field house for a flick and popcorn.

Bring your own comfy lawn chair, pillow, etc. or use a metal folding chair.  We'll watch the bird movie on the "Big Screen" and really "Experience" it.

Slideshow Here

Building Bird Houses - This evening we will build a nifty Chickadee house from a kit.  The kits are $9.00 each, and should be reserved by emailing info@epbwc.com or by calling 414-777-0047.

Urban Ecology Center - Come and hear about what the Urban Ecology Center of Milwaukee is all about! - 7:00 PM (Enderis Park Field House)  Tim Vargo was a wonderful speaker.  He gave the 10 people present (5 visitors and 5 guests) a 40 minute .ppt presentation.

Timothy Vargo - UEC

Make sure to visit the (Original) Milwaukee Urban Ecology Center!

NO MEETING (Happy Easter Break)

Gardening for the Birds - Her name is Peg Fleury and she is a Master Gardener and Enderis Park Resident as well. She is one of the UW extension contacts. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Click HERE for a slideshow of the program

Bird gardening basics HERE                                   UWExtension website HERE

Show and Tell - Show your 2007 Spring migration stories, photos, videos with members! Snacks!

MOVIE NIGHT - "Pale Male" (1-hour) in the (cool) Basement of the field house.  Popcorn is provided!

Follow the adventures of Pale Male, a daring red-tailed hawk who manages to thrive in the urban world of New York City.

A fearsome predator has been stalking Manhattan for years. But instead of calling the police, New Yorkers have put out the welcome mat and wished him the best of luck. Meet Pale Male -- a red-tailed hawk who chose life in the Big Apple and founded a hawk dynasty on the ledge of a swanky high-rise overlooking Central Park.

POTLUCK - At the URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER:

First annual club potluck picnic. Dessert and plastic-ware - bring your own beverage and a dish to pass.

Click HERE for a slideshow of the program

Walking in Enderis - Take a walk with your binoculars and the EPBWC president.- Joe Devereaux will lead the members on a walking, birding tour of the park, to see what can be seen. 

ALSO:  After it gets dark (around 7:20 PM), come into the field-house for our "regular meeting" plus a presentation on "Getting Ready for Fall Migration at Home and in the Field".  This should be informative as well as fun.

See the Slideshow HERE

>Recipe HERE<

The handing out of the assignments...HERE

Gobble, Gobble - Club youngsters present a program all about the Turkey.  (Bird of the month)

Slide Show of the young EPBWC members giving their program HERE

EPBWC's CBC (Christmas Bird Count - 2007)

The (ever-popular) Movie Night at EPBWC - The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. - FREE!

Birds as Pets - Birds as house-pets presentation.  What's it like to have a bird in the house?

FM 106's (WMIL) Karen Dalessandro and husband Doug with their Cockatoo "Oscar" presented a segment on February 7th along with Beth Storey (6th grade teacher at Longfellow Elementary School in Wauwatosa, WI) with "Scooter" the Blue and Gold Macaw.  Special appearance by "Budgie" the Budgerigar Parakeet.  FYI: Some (Mother of Good Council) Pack 61 Cub Scouts joined us for the fun and education too!

Birds as Pets Q&A

Slideshow HERE

Birds of Southwest Florida - EPBWC members, Bill, Kurt, and Tammy Bokern regaled the club's members and guests (headquartered @ the Enderis Park Field House) with a tale of their spring break trip to sunny Naples, Florida.  They discussed and showed evidence of the many wonderful birds that were seen on their typical vacation to the great sunshine state. - PowerPoint^® presentation and more.  (See the entire presentation below)

Birds and the Bees - Join the EPBWC's own Steve Fronk as he presents a special program on one of his "other" interests, bee-keeping.  Perhaps he'll even bring in a yummy sample?

EPBWC's Annual Picnic - A favorite event amongst the club faithful; a bountiful potluck that is shared by all, spirited conversation and comradery. Location TBA...

Warblers, warblers, warblers - The most exciting time of the year is the annual migration of the warblers through the greater Milwaukee area!  Come and hear a presentation on what to expect and where to expect it.  Team presentation.

Bird-a-palooza - You just never know what's in store at this event; crafts, games, building projects, bird food making, and our annual SEED AUCTION.  (Come and have fun, bid on our donated seed, and stock up for the long winter ahead on the things all birds will love.) - You pick your favorite activities, pay the small fees associated with them, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

NOTE: All proceeds of this night benefit the birds of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Observatory.