Bibbee Nature Club
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The Bibbee Nature Club is dedicated to the observation and study of the natural world near our homes in southeastern West Virginia.
Our purpose is to provide our members an opportunity to enjoy, protect and respect the natural world in which they and their families find themselves. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of observational and learning experiences: lectures, movies, and (of most important) field trips. Our Wild Food Dinner each fall provides a climax to our year.
Please join us. You are welcome at any of our events. If you choose, we would be glad to have you as a member.
COME WALK WITH US!
Our purpose is to provide our members an opportunity to enjoy, protect and respect the natural world in which they and their families find themselves. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of observational and learning experiences: lectures, movies, and (of most important) field trips. Our Wild Food Dinner each fall provides a climax to our year.
Please join us. You are welcome at any of our events. If you choose, we would be glad to have you as a member.
COME WALK WITH US!
Please remember to practice social distancing while birding!
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BNC Schedule
2020: Schedule (Printable PDF)
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BBC Newsletter
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BNC Eagle Surveys
2020: 15th-Winter Season
1/11/20 January Eagle Results 2019: 14th-Winter Season 1/12/2019 January Eagle Results 3/2/2019 March Eagle Results |
Bibbee Nature Club Schedule for 2020
January 11, 2020
10AM- 2 PM
Meet at Hinton DQ for tally afterwards
Winter Eagle Survey
You can join a group to look for eagles wintering in our area.
Locations along Bluestone Lake, New River and Greenbrier River and many points between.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
February 17-19, 2020
Great Backyard Bird Count weekend
Tally birds for the GBBC and enter the data online at Birdcount.org
February 2019
Date and time to be determined. Weather is a consideration for this event. We may schedule our trip to accompany the Buchanan County Bird Club (February 16)
Trip to Burke’s Garden in Tazewell County Virginia. It’s a great area, just for the views. It also has wintering northern bird species. We had several great views at golden eagles on the trip in 2018.
Burke’s Garden Virginia. It is a natural bowl area. The bowl area elevation is around 3000 ft. The highest ridge elevation is 4700 feet. It’s an area worth visiting.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
March 7, 2020
10 AM -2 PM. Meet at Hinton DQ for tally afterwards.
Winter/Spring Winter Eagle Survey. We are looking for mating and nesting eagle activity.
Locations along Bluestone Lake, New River and Greenbrier River
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
April ?, 2020 Contact Mindy for exact date
Walks will probably start around 8 AM.
Ramp Dinner and Festival at Camp Creek State Park. We will lead bird and flower walks.
Camp Creek State Park/Forest
For more information contact: Allen and Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
May 3, 2020
We will meet for a tally at Hinton DQ.
Spring Migration Bird Count (NAMC). We count bird species for the day. There are many events this time of year, so Jim has picked a Sunday to get more people involved. Come join us.
Pipestem CBC Circle, We can use your help if you live within this area. Please consider counting the birds you see around your house.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
10AM- 2 PM
Meet at Hinton DQ for tally afterwards
Winter Eagle Survey
You can join a group to look for eagles wintering in our area.
Locations along Bluestone Lake, New River and Greenbrier River and many points between.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
February 17-19, 2020
Great Backyard Bird Count weekend
Tally birds for the GBBC and enter the data online at Birdcount.org
February 2019
Date and time to be determined. Weather is a consideration for this event. We may schedule our trip to accompany the Buchanan County Bird Club (February 16)
Trip to Burke’s Garden in Tazewell County Virginia. It’s a great area, just for the views. It also has wintering northern bird species. We had several great views at golden eagles on the trip in 2018.
Burke’s Garden Virginia. It is a natural bowl area. The bowl area elevation is around 3000 ft. The highest ridge elevation is 4700 feet. It’s an area worth visiting.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
March 7, 2020
10 AM -2 PM. Meet at Hinton DQ for tally afterwards.
Winter/Spring Winter Eagle Survey. We are looking for mating and nesting eagle activity.
Locations along Bluestone Lake, New River and Greenbrier River
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
April ?, 2020 Contact Mindy for exact date
Walks will probably start around 8 AM.
Ramp Dinner and Festival at Camp Creek State Park. We will lead bird and flower walks.
Camp Creek State Park/Forest
For more information contact: Allen and Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
May 3, 2020
We will meet for a tally at Hinton DQ.
Spring Migration Bird Count (NAMC). We count bird species for the day. There are many events this time of year, so Jim has picked a Sunday to get more people involved. Come join us.
Pipestem CBC Circle, We can use your help if you live within this area. Please consider counting the birds you see around your house.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
May-August 2020
6 AM -Noon
Contact us for the specific dates.
MAPS bird banding at Sandstone Falls (Raleigh Co.) and Wolf Creek (Fayette Co.)
Day use area beyond the Sandstone Falls Parking Lot.
New River Bird Observatory near Oak Hill, WV.
For more information contact: Allen and Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
May – September 2020
Second and fourth Saturdays at 9 AM.
Join the birding group at the Grandview NPS for a morning of birding.
Grandview Visitors and Picnic area. Meet near the Visitors Center.
For more information contact: Nancy Moran 0r Alma Lowry
June 2020
Do you have an idea for an event? Let me know.
July 2020
Date and time to be determined.
Blueberries and Birds at Blueberry Hill. Always a great time. Can’t beat berries, birds and friends.
Blueberry Hill near Flat Top, WV.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
August 29, 2020
We’ll meet at Bellepoint Park in Hinton at 8:00 AM. Bring a lunch.
Trip to Bluestone WMA (Bertha Campground) for birds, plants, butterflies and all things natural. This trip is so amazing with the number of plants, dragonflies, eagles, and butterflies.
Bluestone WMA is located along the New River. If you haven’t been to either Bertha Campground or Bull Falls along the New River, make a point of going to these terrific natural areas.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
September 19, 2020
10-3 PM.
Hawk Watch on East River Mountain.
East River Mountain in Mercer County near Bluefield WV.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
October 10 or 11, 2020
Come and go as your schedule permits. I’m guessing on the date.
Big Sit! An all-day birding event. We begin at dawn and go until dusk. Join our group the “DAM SITTERS”.
Mountain Valley Lake in Summers Co. near Jumping Branch, WV
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
6 AM -Noon
Contact us for the specific dates.
MAPS bird banding at Sandstone Falls (Raleigh Co.) and Wolf Creek (Fayette Co.)
Day use area beyond the Sandstone Falls Parking Lot.
New River Bird Observatory near Oak Hill, WV.
For more information contact: Allen and Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
May – September 2020
Second and fourth Saturdays at 9 AM.
Join the birding group at the Grandview NPS for a morning of birding.
Grandview Visitors and Picnic area. Meet near the Visitors Center.
For more information contact: Nancy Moran 0r Alma Lowry
June 2020
Do you have an idea for an event? Let me know.
July 2020
Date and time to be determined.
Blueberries and Birds at Blueberry Hill. Always a great time. Can’t beat berries, birds and friends.
Blueberry Hill near Flat Top, WV.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
August 29, 2020
We’ll meet at Bellepoint Park in Hinton at 8:00 AM. Bring a lunch.
Trip to Bluestone WMA (Bertha Campground) for birds, plants, butterflies and all things natural. This trip is so amazing with the number of plants, dragonflies, eagles, and butterflies.
Bluestone WMA is located along the New River. If you haven’t been to either Bertha Campground or Bull Falls along the New River, make a point of going to these terrific natural areas.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
September 19, 2020
10-3 PM.
Hawk Watch on East River Mountain.
East River Mountain in Mercer County near Bluefield WV.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
October 10 or 11, 2020
Come and go as your schedule permits. I’m guessing on the date.
Big Sit! An all-day birding event. We begin at dawn and go until dusk. Join our group the “DAM SITTERS”.
Mountain Valley Lake in Summers Co. near Jumping Branch, WV
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
October 3, 2020
5 PM. Location to be determined.
Annual Dinner. Everyone is welcome. Come and get to know everyone.
Hinton, WV
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
November 21, 2020
We’ll be out for most of the day. Join us and stay as long as you can.
Looking for waterfowl around Hinton and the New River.
Bluestone Lake, Mountain Valley Lake and Sandstone Falls.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
December 19. 2020
All day event. Meet at the Hinton DQ for tally around 4 PM.
Pipestem Christmas Bird Count. This will be count number 50! Congratulations to Jim on this amazing accomplishment.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
December TBA, 2020
Raleigh County Christmas Bird Count
For more information contact: Allen Waldron awaldron@suddenlink.net
December TBA, 2020
McDowell County Christmas Bird Count
For more information contact: Allen Waldron awaldron@suddenlink.net
There are many other Christmas Bird Counts in our area of Southern West Virginia. To learn more go to our BBC WV CBC Page!
5 PM. Location to be determined.
Annual Dinner. Everyone is welcome. Come and get to know everyone.
Hinton, WV
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
November 21, 2020
We’ll be out for most of the day. Join us and stay as long as you can.
Looking for waterfowl around Hinton and the New River.
Bluestone Lake, Mountain Valley Lake and Sandstone Falls.
For more information contact: Mindy Waldron mwaldron@suddenlink.net
December 19. 2020
All day event. Meet at the Hinton DQ for tally around 4 PM.
Pipestem Christmas Bird Count. This will be count number 50! Congratulations to Jim on this amazing accomplishment.
For more information contact: Jim Phillips jimandjudyphillips@gmail.com
December TBA, 2020
Raleigh County Christmas Bird Count
For more information contact: Allen Waldron awaldron@suddenlink.net
December TBA, 2020
McDowell County Christmas Bird Count
For more information contact: Allen Waldron awaldron@suddenlink.net
There are many other Christmas Bird Counts in our area of Southern West Virginia. To learn more go to our BBC WV CBC Page!
If you would like further information on Bibbee Nature Club or the events for 2020 please contact: mwaldron@suddenlink.net
BNC Christmas Bird Counts:
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count season runs from December 14th - January 5th each year.
Members of the BNC coordinate and compile three Christmas Bird Counts in southeastern West Virginia.
Pipestem Area (WVPA) Compiler Jim Phillips
Raleigh County (WVRC) Compiler Allen Waldron
McDowell County (WVMC) Compiler Allen Waldron
Click on the CBC codes above (coming soon) to see results of the 120th (2019-2020) CBC season.
To see the seasonal results of other Christmas Bird Counts in WV go to our CBC Page.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count season runs from December 14th - January 5th each year.
Members of the BNC coordinate and compile three Christmas Bird Counts in southeastern West Virginia.
Pipestem Area (WVPA) Compiler Jim Phillips
Raleigh County (WVRC) Compiler Allen Waldron
McDowell County (WVMC) Compiler Allen Waldron
Click on the CBC codes above (coming soon) to see results of the 120th (2019-2020) CBC season.
To see the seasonal results of other Christmas Bird Counts in WV go to our CBC Page.
BNC ~ Archives
To find past Bibbee Nature Club events, schedules, surveys and more go to the BNC Archives.
To find past Bibbee Nature Club events, schedules, surveys and more go to the BNC Archives.
History of Bibbee
The Bibbee Nature Club was formed in 1978 with 32 charter members.
The club is named in honor of Dr. Paul Cecil Bibbee who was a Professor of Biology at Concord College (University) in Athens, West Virginia. Always devoted to the study of nature, he was a photographer, taxidermist, and ornithologist. His 1947 thesis on the Bewick's Wren earned him a Ph.D. and serves as our inspiration today.
The club is named in honor of Dr. Paul Cecil Bibbee who was a Professor of Biology at Concord College (University) in Athens, West Virginia. Always devoted to the study of nature, he was a photographer, taxidermist, and ornithologist. His 1947 thesis on the Bewick's Wren earned him a Ph.D. and serves as our inspiration today.
Bibbee Nature Club was Conceived
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The Bibbee Nature Club was Conceived when a steering committee of Robert Speich, Mrs. Grady McRae, Mrs. A.G. Timberlake, Joe Thomas, with Oliver Johnson as coordinator was created at a Century Count check-up at the Oliver Johnson’s May 6th, 1973.
A questionnaire was distributed over this area of West Virginia, which had 29 favorable responses. On October 23rd at Pipestem State Park with 36 in attendance, a Constitution and By-Laws Committee was appointed of Mrs. C.D. Harrah, Ms. Hallie Cobb, Mrs. A. G. Timberlake, Stanford Maddy and Oliver Johnson. A nominating committee was elected August 20th at a covered dish supper at Glenwood Park and plans approved for the first annual meeting at Concord College October 7th. Twenty-two of the 32 charter members attended the first annual meeting approved a constitution and by-laws and elected the first officers. The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a medium for its members to enjoy, respect and protect our flora and fauna through organized field trips, programs and learning experiences. Any family or individual (16 years of age) interested in our purposes may become a member by payment of dues. This organization shall be regional in nature. |
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