***  BCBC EVENTS CALENDAR ***
Date Event
   January 9, 2012 - Monday Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m.

February 13, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m.

February 17 - 20, 2012 Fri - Mon

Great Backyard Bird Count. Count the birds in your yard or area for one or all four days and submit the info to Audubon. For instructions on how to count go to http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ 
  February 18, 2012 - Saturday BCBC Burkes Garden Outing. Meet at Hardees in Tazewell at 8:00 a.m. Dress warmly. Bring lunch. The country store in Burkes Garden is closed.

March 12, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m. 

April 9, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m.

May 12, 2012 - Saturday

International Migratory Bird Day. This is a survey to get information about birds migrating through the area. Help count migrating birds in the different areas of Buchanan County on a spring day. Everyone welcome.
  May 14, 2012 - Monday Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m. 

June 2, 2012 - Saturday

BCBC members will lead a bird walk for the Trail Days celebration in the Breaks Park. Those participating will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Breaks Restaurant/Lodge. Everyone is welcome to help with the walk or just to enjoy the birding with the group.

June 11, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m.

June 16, 2012 - Saturday

Area Breeding Bird Survey. Birders divide into groups and bird different sections of Buchanan County looking for birds singing and nesting in the area. Everyone Welcome.

July 9, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Picnic. No Regular Meeting This Month. Instead we will picnic at Poplar Gap Park at 5:00 p.m. Hotdogs will be served. Club members will be asked to contribute a dish or other additions to the meal.

August 13, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m.
  September 10, 2012 - Monday Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome.  Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m.

September 15, 2012 - Saturday 

Warbler Day at the Mayhorns' - Compton Mt - No charge but limited to reservations. Contact Roger Mayhorn at rmayhorn@hughes.net for reservations and directions.

October 6, 2012 - Saturday

Birding in the Breaks Interstate Park. Meet at the Breaks Lodge parking lot at 8:00 a.m. Spend an enjoyable fall day birding the park and surrounding area.  

October 8, 2012 - Monday

No BCBC meeting in October due to the library being closed for Columbus Day

November 10, 2012 - Saturday

Bluestone Dam and Hinton Area Outing. Members meet at Claypool Hill Wal-Mart at 7:30 a.m. then caravan to Hinton WV to meet with Bibbee Nature Club members. The day is spent looking for eagles and waterfowl on Bluestone Lake, New River and surrounding areas. Visitors welcome.

November 12, 2012 - Monday

Buchanan County Bird Club Meeting.  Everyone is welcome. The Club meets at the Buchanan County public library in Grundy at 6:00 p.m. Tom Hunter will present the program on the 2011 Mendota Hawk Watch.

December 10, 2012 - Monday

Annual Buchanan County Bird Club Christmas Party. Members meet at Peking Restaurant in Grundy Plaza to eat, have fun and exchange small bird related gifts. 6:00 p.m.

December 15, 2012 - Saturday

Buchanan County Christmas Bird Count. Birders join teams to count birds in a 15 mile diameter circle located in eastern Buchanan County. Experienced and beginning birders welcome. To help with the count contact Roger Mayhorn at rmayhorn@hughes.net . Tom Hunter - Count Compiler
  December  2012 - Saturday Breaks Interstate Park Christmas Bird Count. This count covers the area from the town of Grundy to Elkhorn City, KY. Anyone interested in helping with this count contact Austin Bradley at the Breaks Park or members of the Buchanan County Bird Club.
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