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SPRING 2014 Jen Esten Jen SPRING 2014 Jen Esten Jen Welcome Back! Announcing an exciting series of events this spring featuring former staff and volunteers Centennial Birdathon/Bloomathon is May 17-18 sharing their talents. See page CE3 for details. s NH Audubon enters its second your support for this great competition! Acentury, one thing is clear - The Birdathon/Bloomathon is ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: conservation challenges require us ALL outdoor exploration with a purpose. Conservation Dept. 4 to be more mindful of decisions shaping Join in the excitement as teams of the future of wildlife, natural places, observers, representing NH Audubon’s McLane Center 6 and ultimately, ourselves. The 2014 Centers, Chapters, and groups of Amoskeag Fishways 7 Birdathon/Bloomathon promises to individuals, try to see as many species Massabesic Audubon Center 9 provide that opportunity. Fun, accessible of birds and/or blooming wildflowers as Statewide Chapters 12 and inclusive, this year’s fundraising possible within a single day, in whatever event will entice members and all who New Hampshire location they choose. Sanctuary Field Trips 15 are interested to form friendly but Several teams are already forming, Spring and Summer Camp CE4 competitive teams to search for birds including expert-led groups that and blooms statewide. Looking back welcome beginners! 100 years, birds were the gateway to the All funds raised will be split 50/50 conservation movement that still guides between NH Audubon and the Chapter, our work in education, advocacy, wildlife Center, or area of your team’s choice research, and stewardship/conservation. (raptor observatories, animal care or We invite you to participate in or pledge education, for example), so pledges from your friends and family are encouraged. Above: Male Magnolia Warbler in a flowering Protecting New Hampshire’s willow – two iconic symbols of spring that Natural Environment might be seen during Birdathon/Bloomathon. Continued on page 3 for Wildlife and for People Photo by Len Medlock. NEW HAMPSHIRE AUDUBON NEWSLETTER & PROGRAM GUIDE FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK NH AUDUBON NEWS Dear Friends, CONTINUED FROM COVER ransformation. Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary Birdathon/Bloomathon May 17 – Birdathon/ Tdefines it as “a complete or major change in Bloomathon trips around the someone’s or something’s appearance, form, etc.” state BOARD OF TRUSTEES That word has many applications here at NH The Rules: Tony Sayess, Chair, Concord Audubon – whether we’re talking about the butterflies It’s easy to participate in Birdathon/Bloomathon! May 18 – Local celebrations, Kelly Lynch Dwyer, Vice-Chair, Hooksett coordinated by Team Captains Bill Crangle, Treasurer, Plymouth we will be studying this summer, viewing photos of one There’s no registration fee, just an expectation George Chase, Secretary, Hopkinton of our Manchester-banded Peregrine Falcons strolling that individuals collect pledges as a way to Michael Amaral, Warner Betsy Blaisdell, Portsmouth down the beach in the Bronx or discussing the successful involve an even greater audience in this event… Jonathan Edwards, Bedford restoration of nesting Bald Eagles in New Hampshire even those who stay indoors. Donations and David Howe, Concord (from 0 to 40 over the last 30 years). pledges come from friends, co-workers, family Lauren Kras, Merrimack Prizes will be awarded to In Memoriam Stefanie Lamb, Concord These are all examples of the important work we do here, day in and day out. members, Facebook, local businesses, etc. category winners and to those Dawn Lemieux, Groton These are all examples of what sets NH Audubon apart from the other conservation who raise the most in pledges. New Hampshire Audubon is hon- Art Mudge, Hanover Paul Nickerson, Londonderry organizations in the state. • Form a team with friends (2-6 participants/ Participation in the Birdathon/ ored to receive donations in mem- Joann O’Shaughnessy, Manchester NH Audubon has also been fortunate to enjoy another type of transformation, team) or join a Chapter or Center group Bloomathon means that ory of friends and relatives who David Ries, Warner this time of a very human nature. In the past year, a few generous and committed everyone wins – including the have died. These gifts are a valuable Thomas Warren, Dublin • Captains will coordinate multiple teams for people have provided bequests to support our work – bequests that total over 2 contribution to the work we do for Chapters, Centers or Programs birds and plants! STAFF million dollars! For a small non-profit, one that has endured fiscal challenges and wildlife and conservation. Michael J. Bartlett, President perpetual belt-tightening, that incredible generosity has indeed been transformative. • Set goals: for example, aim for a big day of Can’t participate in Birdathon? Since the last issue of Afield, 100 bird species or 10 new plants you’ve Nancy Boisvert, Nature Store Manager Those funds have allowed us to rebuild the foundation of our financial “house” and, You can still support your thoughtful gifts were made in mem- Phil Brown, Director of Land Management with careful stewardship, will allow us to focus wholeheartedly on the other types of never seen favorite team by visiting www. Rachel Brown, Amoskeag Fishways Sr. Program Naturalist ory of the following individuals: transformation (the scientific kind!) that represent our mission. nhaudubon.org/birding/ Lynn Bouchard, Director of Human Resources • Sign up pledges to support your Chapter, Vernon F. Cheney Hillary Chapman, Education Specialist The next Afield will tell you more about our benefactors, so stay tuned. This birdathon. Elizabeth P. Crowley Gail Coffey, Grants Manager Center, or area of interest Helen Dalbeck, Amoskeag Fishways Learning Center Director current issue of Afield speaks to the here and now, immersed as we are in an array of Sarah W. Gallagher Nina Dea-Chambers, Newfound Program Naturalist Centennial activities that complement our everyday operations. Camps, art exhibits, • Travel across the state or focus on a favorite Frances E. Golomb Diane DeLuca, Senior Biologist a concert, an enhanced Birdathon/Bloomathon, Center programming, Chapter local spot or NH Audubon Sanctuary Genevieve Greenleaf Laura Deming, Senior Biologist Elizabeth I. Jones Carol Foss, Director of Conservation initiatives… all this information and more are sandwiched into this newsletter. I • Spend a few hours in the field - or search for Harry McDade Marlene Friedrich, Animal Care Specialist hope you will read every page, and then choose some way to participate and celebrate 24 hours straight! Pete Panagos Melissa Grella, Newfound Audubon Center Director with us. Tim Foster, Facilities Assistant Harry T. Platt Dawn Genes, Massabesic Audubon Center Director Transformation. As spring approaches and our fields, forests, water bodies and For registration details and Grace E. Pomeroy Jane Hanson, Massabesic Center Coordinator wildlife are exploding with new life, just watch what is happening at NH Audubon! more information, contact Craig Holmes, Receptionist Eva Powers Pamela Hunt, Senior Biologist (And join the fun…) your local NH Audubon Martha Rice Vanessa Jones, GIS Specialist/Dept. Management Assistant Chapter; Birdathon/ Wendy S. Schorr Mark Karl, IT & Database Manager —Michael J. Bartlett Bloomathon Coordinator Peter R. Stettenheim Angie Krysiak, Massabesic Center Program Director Guy Swenson Gaye LaCasce, Director of Membership & Development President, New Hampshire Audubon Phil Brown (224-9909 x334 Mary Malan, Director of Finance or pbrown@nhaudubon. Janet M. Warren Chris Martin, Senior Biologist Thelma E. Warren org); or visit www. Kathleen Neville, Amoskeag Fishways Sr. Program Naturalist Patricia Wible Kathleen Palfy, Membership Coordinator nhaudubon.org/birding/ CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS Mark Wiley Wayne Richard, Facilities Manager birdathon. Registration Ruth Smith, Centennial Coordinator Rebecca Spinney, Accountant Do you know someone who has done outstanding work for conservation, the study deadline is May 13. Early Rebecca Suomala, Senior Biologist of birds, or who has been a tireless volunteer for New Hampshire Audubon? Help us registration is recommended Honoraria Kevin Wall, Director of Education Sarah Wall, Events Manager recognize them! The Board of Trustees requests nominations for the Tudor Richards to provide team strategy and Rhodora by Phil Brown Kelly Wing, Communications Manager Award and the Goodhue-Elkins Award, which will be presented at the Annual fund raising opportunities. Thoughtful gifts were made in Logan Young, Massabesic Center Volunteer Coordinator Meeting. Details on the awards, past recipients, and nomination forms are available New this year – easy online tools through honor of the following people: Hope A. Kelly on the NH Audubon web site (under About), www.nhaudubon.org/about/annual- FirstGiving where you can set up your own Robert D. Jones individual fundraising web page to share New Hampshire Audubon Afield awards. Submission deadline is April 1, 2014 – no fooling! If you have questions Joann M. Hoy Kelly Wing, General Editor contact Becky Suomala, [email protected] x309. electronically (via email, Facebook, other social Daniel Hubbard media). We can help! 2 SPRING 2014 NH AUDUBON AFIELD NH AUDUBON AFIELD SPRING 2014 3 NH AUDUBON NEWS NH AUDUBON NEWS Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket (or Field Volunteer Opportunities not): The Ins and Outs of Clutch Size Nighthawk Watches In Birds Project Nighthawk volunteers help locate and monitor Common Nighthawks during the summer
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