A Publication of Pomona Valley Audubon Society www.pomonavalleyaudubon.org FALL 2019 | SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER your photographs and let you know what he thought “Onward” you saw. We received numerous condolences from the greater A Tribute to Dan Guthrie Audubon family but one that really summed up our loss was from Chuck Almdale from Santa Monica By Tina Stoner Audubon Society. He said, “We were all sad to hear Those who have been on a birding field trip lead that Dan had died. He’d been intimately involved with by Dan Guthrie will immediately recognize the title. SoCal birds and Audubon chapters for decades, and “Onward” was the word Dan used when he wanted he had made innumerable contributions of time and us to stop what we were doing and move on to see energy to the community. He is missed.” new things. And so, he did. “Innumerable Contributions” - that would have made On July 1st, 2019, Daniel Albert Guthrie passed a good title for this tribute as well. May Dan Guthrie’s away and PVAS lost a long-time leader and bird innumerable contributions to PVAS inspire all of us expert. Dan was a biologist, world-class birder, to contribute time and energy founding Pitzer College professor and later department to our chapter and carry Dan’s chair for the Joint Science Department (now A.M. Keck memory onward. Science Department) at the Claremont Colleges, lacrosse coach, avian paleontologist, author of more than 70 papers On Dan’s webpage from the and studies in biology, environmentalist, father of three, WM Keck Science Center, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of three. he wrote, “Pablo Neruda, in a poem entitled, A Poet These are just a few of the many things that kept Dan Says Good-bye to the Birds, busy outside of his 45 plus years as an active member of summed up the reason I bird.” the Pomona Valley Audubon Society where he served in almost every capacity possible. He was president (longer than anyone else) and also served as our field trip chair Pablo Neruda leading countless local and out-of-area “I’ve wandered the world in search of life: field trips. He served as conservation bird by bird I’ve come to know the earth; chair and was involved in fundraising. discovered where the fire flames aloft: His class “Introduction to Birds and Birding” informed and inspired many the expenditure of energy new birders. and my disinterestedness were rewarded, After retiring from both work and as even though no one paid me for it, President of PVAS, Dan remained because I received those wings in my soul an active member of our governing and immobility never held me down.” board as program chair, responsible for securing speakers for the monthly meetings. His ten-minute bird ID presentations at the start of each meeting were always engaging, often challenging, and always popular. He was our Christmas Bird Count compiler, regularly wrote articles for our newsletter (since 1974) and had been involved in its production and circulation. In the fall of 2016, he and Judy Sugden introduced the “Birding By Car” field trip series, leading nine trips each season. Dan also coordinated the owl pellet program providing free owl pellets to teachers promoting an appreciation of science in elementary school students. If you had a tricky bird ID, Dan graciously reviewed 2019 Annual Report to the Field Trip Basics Members of PVAS Pomona Valley Audubon Field Trips are offered at no cost (unless otherwise specified) and are open to all. ALWAYS call the Pomona Valley Audubon Society Income and Expenses 07/01/2018 trip leader if you plan to attend and to verify time, location and trip through 06/30/2019 status. In case of rain, call the trip leader the night before. For your comfort and enjoyment, participants should plan to bring the INCOME following suggested items: Recycling. 780.00 • Binoculars /spotting • Appropriate clothing scope/camera (as desired) (Dress in layers and be Annual Appeal ...................................6,720.00 • Water ready for unexpected June Mtg. attendance/donations .......................893.75 • Snacks/Lunch weather changes.) Wild Wings Chapter Mtg. donations ....................854.35 • Walking/Hiking shoes • Hat NAS Baseline Funding ............................3,276.25 • Sunscreen/Repellant • Full tank of gas NAS Grant for burrowing owls .......................1,000.00 PVAS chapter only memberships ......................620.00 PVAS Field Trip Difficulty Levels – Trips rated Easy through Donations at meetings i.e. books ......................231.50 Strenuous involve walking and standing for several hours. Promotional items sold ..............................611.00 Minimal – Little or no walking, option to exit car and walk short distances over relatively level terrain. Example: Drive-through Total Income ...................................14,986.85 wetlands. Gain or (loss) on investments .........................443.16 Easy - Walking on relatively level terrain, paved or maintained dirt roads (many locations wheelchair accessible.) Example: 15,430.01 Artificial wetlands and botanic gardens. Less total Expenses .............................17,536.02 Moderate – Some elevation change, stairs, walking on sloped Net Income or (loss) .............................(2,106.01) grass, rolling hills, open fields or groomed hiking trails with mild trip hazards (tree roots, rocks, etc.) Example: Regional Parks with lakes and hiking trails. ASSETS Strenuous – Irregular or rocky terrain, > 500ft. elevation change, CASH IN BANK. 22,641.22 some off-trail walking. Example: Natural areas and preserves Investments. .63,338.17 (North Etiwanda Preserve.) Total Assets ...................................85,979.39 Our Mission: To promote the protection, appreciation OPERATING EXPENSES and enjoyment of birds and other wildlife through Insurance .......................................2,102.00 recreation, education and conservation. Meeting Expenses ................................2,012.41 Communications .................................3,369.63 Postal Permit & PMB 426 ............................393.00 PVAS Board of Directors Annual Appeal .....................................894.25 PRESIDENT - Tina Stoner - [email protected] Membership .......................................366.26 VICE-PRESIDENT - Seth Thompson - [email protected] SECRETARY - Patty Nueva-Espana - [email protected] Brochures, Business cards ...........................405.43 TREASURER - Jenny Antoniak - [email protected] Promotional items ..................................800.00 MEMBERSHIP - Suzanne Thompson - [email protected] 10,342.98 PROGRAMS - available (Tina Stoner) - Laura Jaoui - [email protected] PROGRAM EXPENSES EDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS - Michael Klein - [email protected] Speaker Honoraria ...............................1,000.00 CONSERVATION - Brian Elliott - [email protected] Wild Lands Conservancy .............................250.00 FIELD TRIPS - available (Tina Stoner) International Bird Rescue ............................250.00 MEETING LOGISTICS DIRECTOR - Maryanne Strehlow - Endangered Habitats League .........................100.00 [email protected] Friends of the CA Condor ............................100.00 Committees & Contacts Pit toilet vent covers in Los Padres NF ..................340.00 WEBMASTER - Michael Klein - [email protected] In state Audubon Events .............................391.49 RECYCLING/PROMOTIONS - Nancy Strang - [email protected] Wild Wings Support ...............................2,400.00 NEWSLETTER EDITOR - Tina Stoner - [email protected] TCT Bird Oasis ....................................344.66 Education and Community outreach. .633.69 Pomona Valley Audubon Society Bird Walks, field trips, binoculars .....................1,383.20 2058 N. Mills Ave. PMB 426 Claremont, CA 91711 7,193.04 www.pomonavalleyaudubon.org email us at: [email protected] Total Expenses ................................17,536.02 Local PVAS phone number: (909) 625-5510 PAGE 2 | FALL 2019 | PVAS CHAPARRAL NATURALIST | www.pomonavalleyaudubon.org FieldChaparral Naturalist Trips www.pomonavalleyaudubon.org September 14, 2019 – Saturday acres of picnic tables, lakes, trails and plenty of bird species. Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve and adjacent Harriett We’ll try to find Munia on the Santa Ana River and Wood Duck in Weider Park the park. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Memorial Park in Claremont and 18000 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 and return about noon. Bring water and snacks for a half day trip. 19251 Seapoint Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Vehicle entry fee $3. (Est. driving 62 miles) Difficulty: Easy Trip Leader: John Baker (909) 240-1474 We’ll enjoy a morning at Bolsa Chica looking for shorebirds, October 26, 2019 – Saturday waterfowl and local specialties. Then we’ll drive next door and Village Venture Arts and Crafts Faire 9 am – 5 pm in enjoy lunch at Harriett Weider Park where we can observe some the Claremont Village. of the back ponds of Bolsa Chica from the park fence line. Meet Our largest public outreach event of the year. To help man our at 7:00 a.m. at Memorial Park in Claremont. Bring snacks, water booth, contact Tina Stoner, [email protected]. and lunch for a full day trip. (Est. drive 100 miles.) Trip Leader: Dan Gregory (909) 456-4994 or November 16, 2019 – Saturday [email protected] San Juaquin Marsh and Mason Regional Park 5 Riparian View, Irvine CA 92612 September 27, 2019 – Friday Difficulty: Easy Hidden Valley Wildlife Area The San Juaquin Wildlife Sanctuary is an amazing nature retreat 11401