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The Bird Call Volume LXV111, Number 1 September 2015 FlickerPublished by FlashesFor conservation and greater knowledge The Birmingham Audubon Society of birds, their habitat, and natural world President’s Message The Bird Call By Michelle Reynolds, President It has been an outstanding couple of years during my EXPLORE - We have many activities for all ages and time as president-elect, and as I begin my term as president levels of knowledge - Audubon Adventures, field trips, of Birmingham Audubon, I am looking forward to the next workshops, workdays, Chimney Swift Night Out events, two years to be equally rewarding. If you haven’t seen the and Birds and Brews. We offer a variety of activities and annual report put together by Executive Director Suzanne opportunities for participants to explore the surroundings, Langley, I encourage you to find it on our website (birming- socialize with others, and learn about birds, their habits hamaudubon.org) and take a look. You will be as proud as I and habitats. Invite your friends and come along with us to am to be a part of such a fantastic team. explore the natural world and the life of birds. We accomplished a great deal in 2014-2015, and through the hiring of staff, the development of new projects LEARN - Gain knowledge through outstanding pro- and programs, and in moving into new offices in Avondale, gramming, workshops, workdays, and events. We eagerly plan it is evident that Birmingham Audubon is going through a and organize member meetings, Audubon Teaches Nature, few changes. And as the organization grows, change is inevi- Birmingham Audubon Mountain Workshop, workdays in the table, but our focus and our mission remain the same - to Urban Bird Habitat Initiative Projects, and in-school education promote conservation and a greater knowledge of birds, programs. Listen, learn, and then teach others what you’ve their habitat, and the natural world. learned. Pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to others Whether friend, volunteer, community partner, board, or through good old-fashioned interactions and conversations or staff, we all as members of Birmingham Audubon have common through a variety of social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter interests and goals, the drive and energy, and the intention and - #birdingham #explorelearnconserve). aim to push the mission forward. We will CONSERVE - Be diligent. Speak work together as a team and strive for a out, make phone calls, and write let- seamless transition from an all-volunteer ters when you receive Swift Alerts from board to a professionally staffed organiza- Birmingham Audubon. Do all that you tion that utilizes staff, board, and volun- can do to conserve habitat for the birds teers to further its goals. we love, but also get involved in local We will look to our past, listen to projects where you can make a difference the voices and glean from the wisdom in the smallest of actions. The Urban Bird of those who came before and en- Habitat Initiative is one such program. trusted us with a rich legacy. We will With projects in East Lake and Avondale hold ourselves accountable to uphold Parks, both Birmingham City Parks, and the responsibility to reach out to others, at Limestone Park in Alabaster you can form partnerships, and grow the interest attend workdays, pull some weeds, water and goals of the organization in the pres- plants, sow seeds, and learn about native ent. By gaining fresh perspectives and plants and the wildlife that love them. Stay renewed energy, we will work as a team tuned for upcoming workdays and events. to build a strong and sustainable future. Limestone Park - Photos by Michelle Blackwood Through a three-pronged approach Birmingham Audubon needs your - explore, learn, and conserve - we will knowledge, wisdom, and passion to con- contribute to the success of the organization and seamlessly tinue the legacy and the tradition of service that has always meld the past, present, and future of Birmingham Audubon: been Birmingham Audubon. Russell Baily Memorial Labor Day - Half-Day Field Trip Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Lake Purdy Monday, September 7, 2015 - 7 A.M. Birmingham Audubon will hold its annual Russell Bailey Me- morial field trip on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2015. Our day will begin at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at 7 a.m. with a meet-up in the gardens’ parking lot. The gardens is a well-known birding location in our metro area, an important fall migration stop for many species and home to many resident woodland birds. We plan to spend up to 2 hours at the Gardens, and then drive to Lake Purdy for the remainder of the morning. Lake Purdy for many years was the site of an unofficial Labor Day field trip led by long time Audubon member Russell Bailey. The reservoir with its tributaries, mudflats and adjoining woods is another one of Birmingham’s prime birding locations. This diverse collection of habitats may host shorebirds, raptors, waders, and possibly early migrant songbirds. In addition to birding from the bridge, a stroll through the cemetery behind the near-by church may also be productive. We also will drive to TRIP LEADERS: the lake’s boat launch to search for ducks or other water birds Matt Hunter, (205) 915-8186 (cell) and We will rendezvous at the Cox’s Creek Bridge on AL 119, Maureen Shaffer (205) 822-8728 (h) or 205-222-2662 (cell) located approximately 2.25 miles east of the U.S. 280 inter- section, following our departure from the botanical gardens. GPS for Birmingham Botanical Gardens: 33.490802-86.776114 Parking is available across the road in front of the sign for Bold Botanical Gardens Address: 2616 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, 35223 Springs Presbyterian Church. As this is a half-day trip and temps WEBSITE: http://alabamabirdingtrails.com/sites/birmingham-botanical-gardens/ may still be quite warm, please have water, juices and snacks on hand. Cameras and spotting scopes are welcome. Birmingham GPS for Bold Springs Presbyterian Church, 33.45080, -86.65530 Audubon will have binoculars available to borrow for the event. CHURCH ADDRESS: 7544 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35238 Both of our destinations on this trip are designated as sites WEBSITE: www.alabamabirdingtrails.com/sites/lake-purdy/ on the Appalachian Highlands Birding Trail. Alabama Audubon Coastal Bird Survey Mobile and Baldwin Counties - Now until October 30, 2015 Alabama’s Audubon Coastal 20, 2016) and spring surveys (March 20 – May 30, 2016) also Bird Survey (ACBS) fall surveys will be performed, as well as a coastal nesting bird stewardship are currently underway! Volun- program during the summer teers will be surveying Alabama nesting months. If you are coastal bird populations in interested in participating, Mobile and Baldwin counties please email Andy Coleman, until Oct. 30. This data is critical Birmingham Audubon program in monitoring the abundance director, at andycoleman@ of these coastal populations, birminghamaudubon.org several of which are threatened. This program was created in the aftermath of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and ACBS programs have been implemented in all 5 Gulf of Mexico states. In addition to fall surveys - winter surveys (Jan. 10 – Feb. 2 September Membership Program Bird Trivia Night!!! Birmingham Botanical Gardens Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 6:30 P.M. The September monthly program will be our first ever (best to our knowledge) bird trivia night. Attendees will be divided up into teams and compete for prizes. A variety of categories will be presented to test Birmingham Audubon members’ avian aptitude. Feel free to get your team of four together before you come to this event and come up with a unique (and bird-related) team name. Fellowship and snack time begins at 6:30 p.m. Please come early for refreshments and conversation. Five Field Trips! Beginner Bird Walks Expanded Join Birmingham Audubon this year for five great beginner bird walks. 1. October 12 at Avondale Park in Birmingham 4. March 20, 2016 at Limestone Park Our first trip begins in Birmingham at Avondale Park and March should bring us many surprises as we head to Limestone possible species to be seen include a resident red-tailed hawk Park in Shelby County. We will seek out meadowlarks, sparrows, pair, red-headed woodpeckers and herons at the lake. We will elusive snipes and hopefully any remaining migratory waterfowl. end our walk by the Avondale Rose & Habitat Garden, which Here we will also learn about another Birmingham Audubon is one of Birmingham Audubon’s Urban Bird Habitat Initiative UBHI Project which is creating a half-acre of prairie habitat in the (UBHI) Projects, to learn about this project that provides food park. This is the habitat-type preferred by many grassland species. sources and habitats to hopefully diversify birds that use the The walk will begin at 2 p.m. on March 20, 2016. garden. This walk will start at 8 a.m. 5. June 11, 2016 at East Lake Park in Birmingham. 2. November 11 at Birmingham Botanical Gardens East Lake Park in Birmingham will be the location for the June Our second bird walk is scheduled for the Birmingham Botani- 11, 2016 Beginner Bird Walk. Participants could find black- cal Gardens on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Sadly the hummingbirds crowned and yellow-crowned night herons as well as other will be gone by this time, but other migrants will begin making herons. A couple of species of woodpeckers, mockingbirds, rock their appearance including white-throated sparrows, northern doves, geese and ducks may also be on our lists for the day. We mockingbirds, American robins and brown thrashers along with will meet at 9 a.m. for a relaxing stroll through the park.
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