WHAT IS THE CHAUTAUQUA-WARREN BIRDING ASSOCIATION?
The Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association was founded by Devin Banning and Katelyn Davis in 2023 following the dissolution of the Lake Erie Bird Club and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute Ornithological Club. The CWBA strives to connect birders and birds by hosting educational programming and leading birding walks in and around Chautauqua County, NY. The Association also seeks to engage in other environmental endeavors that help birds and their habitats.
Devin Banning
Devin Banning is a High School Music Teacher by day and an avid birder in all his free time. He co-founded the Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association in 2023 and is an active field trip leader for the Buffalo Ornithological Society. In addition to these organizations, he regularly participates in citizen science efforts through the DEC, NYS Breeding Bird Atlas, and is a frequent volunteer and coordinator at the Ripley Hawk Watch in the spring.
Katelyn Davis
Katelyn Davis is a designer and illustrator whose work focuses on the natural world. She has worked with organizations such as the WNY Land Conservancy and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute to help connect people to conservation efforts through her illustrations and designs. In addition to her artistic work, Katelyn co-founded the Chautauqua-Warren Birding Association, leads bird walks for the Buffalo Ornithological Society, and contributes to citizen science projects with the DEC.
