{"id":37411,"date":"2025-04-09T16:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=37411"},"modified":"2025-04-29T16:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T20:20:49","slug":"bates-bird-watching-global-big-day","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/bates-bird-watching-global-big-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Bates Bird Watching in Philadelphia: Global Big Day\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Join fellow Bates alumni in the greater Philadelphia area for a morning of birdwatching at Dixon Meadow on Global Big Day. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious, all are welcome to participate in this fun and relaxed event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Big Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of birds all around you. It\u2019s a day for birders – of all experience levels – to contribute to bird research data across the globe. Learn more about Global Big Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll enjoy springtime wildlife, connect with nature, and support global conservation efforts\u2014plus, breakfast and coffee will be provided on-site after birding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parking<\/strong>: Parking is free, but limited, so we encourage carpooling whenever possible.
Weather<\/strong>: This event is rain or shine; please dress accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the tour guide: Troy Bynum<\/h3>
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Troy Bynum is a hobby naturalist and committed wildlife photographer local to the Philadelphia area. He finds joy in drawing attention to the beauty of the natural world around us with a keen skill of discovering amazing wildlife in more urban settings.<\/p>\n\n\n

Growing up, Troy was always interested in nature, but in late 2019 he developed a passion for wildlife as well. He now enjoys the challenges of documenting different species in their natural habitat without disturbing the wildlife. Troy’s also motivated and inspired by his daughter, Leia who also shares an interest in nature and a passion for learning. Together, they go on adventures exploring nature and learning more about the animals around us.<\/p>\n\n\n

In the future, Troy hopes to travel internationally with the specific intentions of documenting wildlife species around the world.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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