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The Avocet ~ - / L ·, The Avocet ~ - / l ·, - .~q-- ~l, -~ .I -- ~ : ~ The Newsletter of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society June 1990 A Quilt to Save the Ancient Forest Protect Nesting and Migrating Birds L egctl costs for trying to save the fast-di appearing, irreplace­ able, old-growth forests in northern California and the orthwest Please help with the problem are staggering. National Audubon and Sierra Gub have made saving of unleashed dogs in marshes. The old growth forests a top priority is ue. A group of ten quilters have problem is evident at all marshes spent a year designing and making a 6' x 8' quilt that depicts the big where there is public access: loose trees, and other flora and fauna in this ecosystem. The quilt is the dogs flushing birds, disrupting feeding and resting activities. The top prize in a drawing to be held June 23 in Mendocino County. impact is a particular concern in Other prizes are available too. To support this effort, send a check spring, because it is both nesting made payable to SC Quilt Project and ask to have the tickets sent to season and migratory season for you or made out in your name. Suggested donation for tickets is $2 waterfowl and shorebirds. each. For more information, call (415) 843-2222 or write Golden Migration is a critical time for Gate Audubon Society, 1250 Addison St., #1078, Berkeley, CA migrants. They must have adequate 94702. feeding and resting habitats along the route, if they arc to reach their northern breeding grounds in ,----------------------------. optimum condition to breed suc­ cessfully. Shorebirds are particu­ June Membership Meeting & Annual larly vulnerable. Because of their high rate of metabolism, shorebirds Potluck Dinner must feed at every opportunity, and their opportunities arc limited when Plea ·ejoin u on Wedne day, June 20 for the annual potluck mudnat are expo cd at low tide. dinner, to be held at the home of Lynn and Martha Hunton, 25600 Every time a bird i flushed it has Lo Fernhill Drive, Los Altos Hills. Beginning at 6 pm, meet for hors use up energy - energy that i d ' oeuvres, dinner and a short program. Birdathon winners will be important to its survival and the announced, and prizes awarded to all Birdathon counter.. survival of the species. All SCVAS members are encouraged to attend. If you have Contact your local Humane Society whenever you sec dogs never been to an annual dinner, it is VERY infom,al and a fun way running loose in a marsh, mudnat, to meet and mingle with fellow SCY AS members. or other water habitat, especially if We will have a fea t, to which you may contribute: the dogs are hara sing wildlife. A-G Main Dish M-Q Hors D'oeuvres --Excerpted from The Redwood H-L Salad R-Z Dessert Log of Marin Please bring serving utensils. SCV AS will provide liquid refreshments, plates, flatware, etc. If you have questions, or need directions, please call the office at (415) 329-1811. The Avocet 1 ~~ AS OF~e~il;Harris 415/329-1811 . ap er ews Presidenl GranlHoyt / 415/969-7892 C h t N lsl VP Nick Yatsko / 408/865-4831 I ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;!;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;;;~~=~12nd I VP Janice Rooks 408/2A6-5152 ;;; Treasurer Nancy Doly // 415/325-1736 Birdathon a Success groups, both locally and nationally. Rec. Secty. Yana Arnold 08/371-4393 (Again!) She brings an extensive knowledge Past Pres Dave Johnston 408/867-7278 of environmental issues and a great DIRECTORS This year's NAS/SCVAS deal of enthusiasm to this newly- Rob Colwell 415/326-2400 Birdathon fundraiser was a big Geri Brown 4o8n49-484o created staff position, and hopes to Kim Dreyfuss success, thanks to the chapter's 10 415/857-1106 use her skills to significantly Jules Resnick 415/961-8619 teams and the hundreds of sponsors increase gifts and donations to the Donna Zetterquist 408/429-9716 who pledged their support. The chapter in the coming year. Volun- Tony Eppstein • / 415/326-1376 final total of funds raised was not teers interested in assisting Trish Michael Johnston 408/867-2169 available at press time, but it looks are welcome, and are encouraged to CHAIRPERSONS like we'll hit the $7000 mark again, call the SCV AS office for further Edilor Marilyn Kjellan- with proceeds to be split among information. Rogers 415/494-6192 NAS Old Growth Forest campaign, Education Judy McEuen 408/251-3086 Coyote Creek Riparian Station, the Programs Doug & Gail Cheeseman 408/867 -13 71 Santa Clara County Burrowing Owl Library Rita Colwell 415/326-2400 Census, and our own chapter Welcome to The New Field Trips Vacant projects. Thanks to all who partici­ Membership Vacant A vocet Editor Aud Adven Elaine Gould 408/448-0622 pated as counters and sponsors. Jim Schwertman is stepping Hospilality Vacant SCV AS would like to pay special down as editor of the Avocet as of Env. Act. Gail Cheeseman 408/867-1371 recognition to the those individuals this issue. In the past year Jim has Trish Mulvey 415/326-0252 who made contributions of $50 or CBC Paul Noble 415/948-3876 used his considerable expertise on Grants D. Zetterquist 408/429 -9716 more for their generous patronage. the Macintosh computer to stream­ Photo Club Pete LaTourrette 415/961-2741 The following individuals' names line the publication of our newslet­ were available at press time. ter and has done an outstanding job. Joyce Bartlett, Lorraine Bazan, Jim and his wife are leaving the General meelings are open to the public. Board Chip and Jane Becker-Haven, David Bay Area for the Sierra foothills to of Directors meetings are open to all mem­ and Debby Beatty, Roy and Jean bers. Call the office at (415) 329-1811 for pursue new career opportunities. times and directions. Cameron, Eve Case, John Delevoryas, Best of luck to the Schwertmans Harriet Gerson, Pat Grange, H.T. and thanks, Jim, for a job well Harvey, Tott Heffelfinger, Grant and The Avocet is published monthly (except for done! July and August) by the San~a Clara Vall~y Karen Hoyt, Dorothy Hunt, Linda Marilyn Kjellen-Rogers will AudubonSocieLy, 415 Cambndge Ave., Suite Johnson, Pete LaTourrette, Dick Lee, be the new A voeet editor in the fall. 21 Palo Alto CA 94306. Deadline is the first Jim and Sue Liskovec, Esther and M~nday of e;ch month . Send contributions to She has vast experience as an the editor, Marilyn Kjellen-Rogcrs, c/o Martin Litton, Mike Mammoser, editor. She currently produces the SCV AS at the above address . Catharine Maxwell, Becca and Jim NASA Ames Research Center McCracken, Dick and Fran Mewaldt, Central Computer Facility Newslet­ June 1990, Volume 37, Number 6 Trish and Jim Mulvey, Arlys and Bill ter. Aside from desktop publishing, Oesterling, Julie Phillips, Armm she also has experience designing Ramel, Mike Rigney, Lyle and Irv and producing brochures and Eat?", Kimberly Roth, Live Oak Schump, Theresa Serafini, Mary Smith, manuals. We're very lucky to have High School for "Rainforest Genny and Ward Smith. her.-Grant Hoyt Moisture Cycle". Winner's receive copies of the Field Guide of their choice, and a years subscription to Staff Fundraiser Science Fair Award the A voe et. Congratulations! Onboard Winners SCVAS has hired Trish Each year, SCA VS presents Seasonal Wetlands Mulvey on a part-time basis to awards for outstanding displays at Discovery Program work on fundraising for the chapter. the Santa Clara Valley Science and Last summer, SCVAS hired T1ish is a former Board member Engineering Fair. This year's Carol Verbeck, a teacher, writer who is actively involved with winners arc: Mark Lcpori, Bernal and illustrator to design and imple- several conservation-oriented Intermediate School for "What Types Of Food Do Birds of Prey Continued on page 8 The Avocet 2 **Wed., June 13, 9:30 AM **Sat., August 25, 8AM South Co. Field Trip, S half of San Mateo County Coast June 1990 Stevens Creek Park Leader: Audrey Stoye (408) 249-2108 & Leader : Gail Cheeseman (408) 867-1371 Betty Wyatt (408) 255-6091 Calendar Directions: Meet at the picnic area near Directions: Take Hwy 84 W to Hwy I then Camp Costanoan, at 13851 Stevens Canyon S to Pcscadero. Or take Hwy I N 30 miles On all field trips CARPOOL and share Rd. just past the intersection with Mt. Eden from Santa Cruz. Meet at parking area at expenses. Bring binoculars .field guides, Rd. NW corner of Hwy 1 and Pescadero Rd. warm clothing , lunch ( optional on half Bring lunch. Will see migrant shorebirds. day trips) and liquids. If you can provide Wed, June 20, 6 PM or need transportation, call Gail Cheeseman (408) 741-5330. General membership meeting Annual potluck dinner. All members Non-Audubon Events ** Denotes Field Trip welcome! Please see article on page 1. • Doug and Gail Cheeseman with the expert help of Rod Norden and **Sun, June 3, 8 AM **Sat-Mon, June 23-25 (Mon. opt.) Allen Royer will lead a pelagic trip Smith Creek Mono Ilasin and Yosemite National Leader: Alan Thomas (408) 265-9286 in Monterey Bay, Sat. Sept. 15, a Park great Lime for Blue Whales and Directions : Meet at the Smith Creek Fire Leaders: Paul Noble (408) 949-1743 & Station on Mt. Hamilton Rd 4.5 miles past Grant Hoyt (415) 969-7892 migrant seabirds, as well as resident Grant Ranch. Lunch opt., no facilities. Meet Saturday morning at South Tufa marine mammals and birds, 7:45 Bring munchies and water. Beginners Reserve on Mono Lake at 8 AM. am - 3 pm., $40. Please make welcome. Moderate hiking 3-4 miles.
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