ANNOUNCING
The Georgia Ornithological Society’s
Winter Meeting
January 12-15, 2018
Hotel Tybee
Tybee Island, Georgia
1412 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
SATURDAY NIGHT’S KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
"Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer"
Dr. Peter Marra
Director, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
Washington, D.C.
Dr. Peter Marra earned an M.S. degree from Louisiana State University, a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College, and has been at the Smithsonian Institution since 1999, where he is the Director of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. He has authored over 180 peer-reviewed papers published in journals such as Science, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, and Conservation Biology. He co-edited the frequently cited book "Birds of Two Worlds". Pete’s upcoming book entitled "Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer" (http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10809.html) hit bookstands in the fall of 2016. Peter started Neighborhood Nestwatch and The Migratory Connectivity Project and is co-founder of Tree House Concerts. He is an avid fisherman, passionate cook, and father of two..
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FRIDAY NIGHT’S PRESENTATION“Effects of Forest Fragmentation on Birds in the Upper Guacimal Watershed, Costa Rica"Cody Cox
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Meeting Hotel Details
Hotel Tybee
1412 Butler Ave.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Call (912) 786-7777 for reservations, or visit the website at: http://www.hoteltybee.com/
Use the group code “GOS2018” to receive discounted rates:
$104.00/night for an inland room and $154.00/night for an ocean view.
There is no cutoff date for room reservations.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE |
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Friday, 12 January 20186:45 AM - Field Trips Meet at Your Destination5:30 to 6:30 PM - Dinner on Your Own6:30 to 7:30 PM - Registration in the Garden Room and Flocking (w/cash bar)7:30 to 8:30 PM - Speaker: Cody Cox"Effects of Forest Fragmentation on Birds in the Upper Guacimal Watershed, Costa Rica"8:30 to 8:45 PM - Discussion of Saturday Field Trips |
Saturday, 13 January 2018Breakfast on Your Own6:15 AM - First Field Trip Departs5:30 to 6:45 PM - Flocking (w/cash bar in the Garden Room).Meet, Greet, and Book Signing with Dr. Peter Marra6:45 to 7:45 PM - President’s Address, Announcements, and Banquet Dinner7:45 to 8:45 PM - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peter Marra"Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer"8:45 to 9:15 PM - Discussion of Sunday Field Trips and Species Countdown |
Sunday, 14 January 2018Breakfast on Your Own6:15 AM - First Field Trip Departs5:30 to 6:30 PM - Flocking (in the hotel bar) and Discussion of Monday Field Trips6:30 PM - Dinner on Your Own |
Monday, 15 January 2018Breakfast on Your Own7:30 AM - First Field Trip Departs |
Registration
(note: if you are uncomfortable registering online please email president@gos.org and we'll come up with an alternative)
BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO THE TOP OF THE FIELD TRIP SELECTION TO SELECT THE RELEASE
Use the links to select and pay for your registration, banquet, and field trips. If a field trip is sold out you will have the opportunity to select another.
Ed will send you confirmation of your field trips and registration as soon as possible.
Fill out fields, then click "add to cart" button, select # of people, and then use the "Continue Shopping" button to add more items.
At the end of the process you will be registered.
BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO THE TOP OF THE FIELD TRIP SELECTION TO SELECT THE RELEASE
Registration for GOS Member(s) @ $30.00 per person (Note: Spouse/immediate family may register at the member rateYour name will come from your Paypal Acct. If you are registering more than yourself, please indicate those names, separated by a comma in the box to the right. Your mobile phone # will help us reach you for last minute changes in field trips due to weather. (FILL OUT fields before clicking "add to cart") Registration does not include keynote, but banquet does. If you are NOT going to the banquet but want to see the keynote, please pay for that below. |
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NonāGOS Member(s) @ $50.00 per person
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Reservation(s) for banquet @ $40.00 per person
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GOS Member - Registration(s) for Keynote Speaker only (no banquet) @ $10.00 per personYou do not need to register for this if you are paying for the banquet. |
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Non-GOS Member - Registration(s) for Keynote Speaker only (no banquet) @ $20.00 per person |
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If it is after 5 January 2018, add $10 late fee |
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FIELD TRIPS
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WAIVER: You must select this item and add it to your cart.
RELEASE - Click this paypal link to acknowledge and accept:GOS requires registration for participation in the meeting and field trips, and also requires all registrants to acknowledge the following release. If the participant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must acknowledge this release.Each registrant named, both adult and minor, desires to participate in the field trips and other activities at this meeting of the Georgia Ornithological Society (GOS). Therefore, each registrant knowingly and voluntarily grants to the GOS and its officers, committee members, and any other persons engaged in activities in connection with this meeting, a full release from any claim, liability, or cost of any nature on account of personal illness or bodily injury, loss of life, or loss or damage to property directly or indirectly arising out of the registrant’s participation in this meeting.
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FRIDAY, 12 JANUARY 2018 |
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FORT STEWART
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS DISPOSAL SITE, JASPER COUNTY, SC
Meet Steve and Mary at the gate to the disposal site (GPS coordinates 32.103, -81.084) at 8:00 AM for a rare chance to bird this restricted area. The site is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge disposal facility. Habitats include grassy levees, mudflats, and impoundments. This area holds ducks, shorebirds, waders, sparrows, and raptors. Expect to sign a couple of waivers at the site.
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SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, JASPER COUNTY, SCLeader: Nathan Farnau.
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SATURDAY, 13 JANUARY 2018 |
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FORT PULASKI NATIONAL MONUMENT / TYBEE ISLAND
Leader: Bob Sargent.
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HARRIS NECK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Leader: Simon Thompson, Mark Welford.
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LITTLE TYBEE ISLAND BOAT TRIP
Leaders: Captain Rene Heidt and Larry Carlile.
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SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, JASPER COUNTY, SC
Meet Malcolm at the beginning of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive, which travel along levees tops and affords great views of impoundments within the refuge. Savannah NWR is a premier spot for wintering waterfowl, waders, rails, raptors, and sparrows.
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SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE, SOLOMON TRACT, CHATHAM COUNTY, GA
Leader: Nathan Farnau.
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SKIDAWAY ISLAND HOTSPOTS
Explore The Landings, a gated community on Skidaway Island, with resident Russ Wigh. Locations include 2 marinas, numerous lagoons, salt marshes and tidal creeks, and the “Sparrow Field”. Bring water and snacks. Meet Russ at the main entrance of The Landings at 8:00 AM.
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CHATHAM COUNTY WETLAND MITIGATION SITE Leader: Stan Gray.
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LITTLE TYBEE ISLAND BOAT TRIPLeaders: Captain Rene Heidt and Bob Sargent.
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SAPELO ISLANDLeaders: Malcolm Hodges.
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HARRIS NECK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGELeader: Andrew Dreelin.
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SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE, SOLOMON TRACT, CHATHAM COUNTY, GALeader: Steve Wagner.
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MONDAY, 15 JANUARY 2018
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CHATHAM COUNTY WETLAND MITIGATION SITELeader: Malcolm Hodges.
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LITTLE TYBEE ISLAND BOAT TRIPLeaders: Captain Rene Heidt and James Fleullan.
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RICHMOND HILL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITYLeader: Bob Sargent.
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TYBEE ISLAND HOTSPOTSLeader: Diana Churchill.
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Release and Waiver (if you didn't click it up above)WAIVER: You must select this item and add it to your cart.RELEASEGOS requires registration for participation in the meeting and field trips, and also requires all registrants to acknowledge the following release. If the participant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must acknowledge this release.Each registrant named, both adult and minor, desires to participate in the field trips and other activities at this meeting of the Georgia Ornithological Society (GOS). Therefore, each registrant knowingly and voluntarily grants to the GOS and its officers, committee members, and any other persons engaged in activities in connection with this meeting, a full release from any claim, liability, or cost of any nature on account of personal illness or bodily injury, loss of life, or loss or damage to property directly or indirectly arising out of the registrant’s participation in this meeting.Click this button if you haven't already: |