September 2019 Field Notes
Lake Abert, Oregon’s Ecological Jewel--Saturday 11/2/19 at 7:30p
Posted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
Presentation by Ron Larson. Ron is the scientific lead for the Lake Abert Survey Project and a Board member of Klamath Basin Audubon Society. Sponsored by Lane Audubon and Oregon Audubon Council. Please let us know if you plan to attend with an email to: audubon@laneaudubon.org
Date:
Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 7:30pm
Location:
Holiday Inn Express (HIE), 2117 Franklin Blvd. , Event Room
From Our Treasurer: Support the Birds…and LCAS
Posted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
By now, you may have heard the discouraging news, first published in the journal Science, about severely declining bird populations. When our members hear these reports, they often ask: How can I make a difference?
Among many possible answers (see page 2), two short ones are especially important. First, vote, and, second, support Lane County Audubon Society.
Your opportunity and duty to vote—both locally and nationally—occurs periodically, and you can show your support for birds by voting for individuals and initiatives that align with LCAS’s mission and values.
Conservation Column: How Can We Do a Better Job of Protecting Birds?
Posted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
An article published in the journal Science this month revealed that bird populations in North America have declined by 29 percent since 1970. That’s a loss of about 3 billion birds! These population declines were documented in common bird species as well as species of concern. Indeed, people in our community have been contacting Lane County Audubon for years with concerns about the disappearance of many favorite backyard birds.
Third Saturday Bird Walk - November 16, 8:00 am
Posted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
Dave Bontrager will lead a walk at a location to be arranged. Details will be posted on the LCAS Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Lane-County-Audubon-Society/330177413824
and on the website: laneaudubon.org
Date:
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 8:00am
India: Exotic Creatures and Captivating Culture--Program Meeting Tues. Nov. 26, 7:30p
Posted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
With Ram Papish and Dawn Harris
Fom the heights of the snow-capped Himalayas to the steamy marshes of Rajasthan, India’s exotic birds and captivating wildlife live side-by-side with a large and diverse human population. Come and see breathtaking images of the exotic birds and mammals of India presented by Ram Papish and Dawn Harris.
Date:
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - 7:30pm
Announcements: Volunteers Needed for Audubon in the Schools and Booth Set-up, 2019 Christmas Bird Count Dec.29
Posted on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019Date Set for Eugene Christmas Bird Count
This year Sunday, December 29, is the date for the 2019 Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC). This fun and exciting event is open to anyone interested in birds. If you are a beginning birdwatcher and want to learn more, this is a good opportunity to learn while bird watching with experienced birders. If you are a skilled birdwatcher, we could use your assistance and expertise. Whether or not you have participated in the past, we hope you will join us this year. We have space for everyone.
Seeking Sponsors for Audubon Adventures 2019-2020
Posted on Sunday, September 29th, 2019
Audubon Adventures is back with a brand new learning kit for the 2019-2020 school year! “Sharing Our World with Birds” is the newest kit offered by Audubon Adventures. Teachers have started placing their orders and can’t wait to share the new material with students! This year’s kit includes the following three topics:
Sharing Our Shores – For many kinds of birds, beaches are places to nest and raise their young or to rest and refuel on long migratory journeys.
Looking for AITS Volunteers and Classrooms That Want AITS Visits
Posted on Sunday, September 29th, 2019Audubon in the Schools (AITS) has been popular and well-received in the Lane County schools since spring of 2005 when Kris Kirkeby developed this teaching program. Last school year we visited 19 schools, and gave 44 presentations to 1085 students! We want to continue bringing this special program to grade school classrooms.
If you are a teacher and want to sign up for a class visit, please schedule with Barb Pope at aitsbirds@gmail.com
If you are interested in volunteering with this program contact Maeve Sowles at audubon@laneaudubon.org
Our core group of seven volunteers are eager to get back into classrooms, and they would love to welcome new volunteers. Training is provided, and we typically have at least two people working together during each class session. Several requests for fall-term class sessions have already been received.