february 2010 wingbars newsletter atlanta audubon society
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ATLANTAAUDUBON SOCIE4055 Roswell Roa
Atlanta, GA 3034
678.973.2437www.atlantaaudubon.o
GOS RARE BIRD ALE
770.493.8862
February 2010
Volume XXXVI, Issue 2 ATLANTA AUDUBON SOCIETY
I N S I D E
Nature Through Art .........
Camp TALON ...................
Thank You, Donors!.........
Field Notes - November..
Field Trips........................
A Million Thanks.............
Volunteer Opportunities.
Classifieds.......................
New WingbarsTeam.........
Membership....................
Upcoming Speake
and Workshops In
UPCOMING SPEAKER SERIES
The Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum:
Whats in store for 2010?February 18 Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: AAS Education Center
at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve
4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta
Across from Pike Nurseries
Have you heard the buzz around town about the AtlantaBeltLine? Have you taken a tour yet? If you have, you mayhave noticed the tree plantings along the way. These plantingsare one of the many aspects of the Trees Atlanta program
called the BeltLine Arboretum. The 22-mile Arboretum isdistinctive in its linear expanse, neighborhood connectivity,and relationship to the proposed BeltLine as it provides aliving corridor for research, education, and native wildlife. Itis more than a tree museum.
Robby Astrove, Trees Atlanta Program Coordinator, hascoordinated education efforts and tree plantings along the BeltLine Arboretum whereboth residents and developers have the opportunity to plant trees that define the sevennatural neighborhoods. The benefits of these efforts are vast, but a few directimpacts include added shade for recreation, improved air and water quality,educational opportunities, community connectedness, more greenspace for Atlanta,and a better habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Robby has more than 10 years of experience working in both the ecological andeducational aspects of environmental education. With an M.Ed. in naturalscience/science education and specialized training in non-profit administration fromWestern Washington University, he has been a dynamic leader for community projectsat Trees Atlanta. Dont miss this opportunity to hear about his exciting new plans forthe BeltLine!
Join the discussion to learn about BeltLine and Arboretum basics and how AtlantaAudubon, through our TogetherGreen grant and Fosters Wine Estate grant, ispartnering with Trees Atlanta on bird friendly projects including habitat restoration,environmental education and community outreach.
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Board of Directors2010
OFFICERSPresident Carol Hassell
President-elect Vacant
Co-TreasurersEllen Miller
Tom Painter404.524.8833
Recording Secy Mark [email protected]
DIRECTORSConservation Dave Butler
Education Vacant
Field Trips Stanley [email protected]
Communications Vacant
Publicity Beth Giddens770.792.3712
Volunteers Vacant
AT LARGE
Joy Carter404.622.0605
Pam Higginbotham770.939.3592
Harriette Hoyt770.650.8501
JoAnn Jordan678.488.8022
David Kuechenmeister404.822.8089
Victor WilliamsEarthshare Representative
STAFF
Executive Director Catharine Kuchar678.973.2437
Education Coordinator Emily Toriani-Moura678.973.2437
Administrative Coordinator Sally Davis678.973.2437
WebsiteJim Flynn
Wingbars ManagerDiane Hawkins-Cox
Wingbars EditorSusan Milne404.502.5496
ProofreadingSteven Phenicie
Design & LayoutCopy Preparation 770.939.2002
Newsletter deadline is the first of the monthfor material to be published
the following month.Please submit articles as MS-Word to
[email protected] attachments, if possible.
Wingbars is the official newsletter of AtlantaAudubon Society and is published 11 times a
year. We feature news, upcoming events,meetings, field trips and projects.We hope youwill join us. Opinions expressed are those of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect policies
of the Atlanta Audubon Society.
Mission Statement:
Protecting Georgias birds and the habitats that sustain them
through education, conservation and advocacy.
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Atlanta Audubon Society Presents.
EXPLORING NATURE THROUGH ART
Drawing Workshop SeriesWith Atlanta Artist Carol Anne Sutherland
Dates: February 13, March 20, April 10
Time: 10:00 AM 3:00 PMLocation: 4055 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
(across from Pike Nurseries)
Learning about the natural world gives us an appreciation for the
value of all living things. Just as John James Audubon based hisstudy of birds on naturalistic drawing, you can learn more about
birds and their habitats by exploring them through closeobservation and drawing. While photography is a fine medium for
capturing meaningful images and personal encounters withnature, drawing brings us even closer to our subject. Time, patience and practice are required drawing for a sequential skill-building process. Drawing is something everyone can learn and
having a highly experienced instructor like Carol Anne Sutherland can speed up the learningcurve.
Carol, a graduate of Agnes Scott College, is a fine artist and art instructor. She has been an
instructor at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG) and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center since 1996and she began the ABG Botanical Drawing Certificate Program in 2002. Carol spent 11 years as
head of the Art Department at St. Pius X Catholic High School and 10 years practicing site-specific art. Her areas of expertise include drawing orchids, tropical birds and botanicals, as
well as portraits of children and pets. Check out her website athttp://carolannesutherland.tripod.com.
Basic Black & White Drawing I: February 13
Basic Black & White Drawing II: March 20
Basic Black & White Drawing III: April 10
These three workshops have been custom-designed and represent the equivalent of a 15-hour
community education introductory drawing class. They are meant to be taken as a sequentialseries (See course descriptions and supply list at www.atlantaaudubon.org.)
After this workshop series, we will move forward with more Saturday workshops featuring
colored pencil drawing, quick sketching techniques, field sketching and more.
Workshop charge:
Friends of Atlanta Audubon: $85 per class, $240 for all three
Non-Members: $90 per class, $255 for all three
Space is limited and registration is required.
You may pay by credit card or send your check to 4055 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30342. Yourpayment confirms your reservation. To register or for more information, call 678.973.2437 or
contact Emily Toriani-Moura at [email protected].
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February 2010
Atlanta Audubon Societ y is excited to work, once again, with the Georgia Orni thologica lSociety and the Department of Natural Resources on Camp TALON (Teen Adventures LearningOrnithology and Nature). AAS will provide scholarships for young people to attend the campand will help provide materials.
WHAT? A week-long camp for teens interested in birds and nature. Sponsors includethe Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Ornithological Societyand Atlanta Audubon Society.
WHEN? Tentatively, June 5-11, 2010
WHERE? The camp will kick off with a Saturday night get-togethe r at Charlie Elliot tWildlife Center before spending the week based on St. Simons Island. Well bebirding at Harris Neck NWR, Altamaha WMA, Little St. Simons Island, Ft.Stewart, Sapelo Island and Jekyll Island.
WHO? Will host 20 students, ages 13-17
HOW MUCH? About $500 per student, including meals, lodging and transportation. Some
scholarships will be available. A chartered bus will pick up students at CharlieElliot t Wildlife Center on the morning of June 6 and will return them on the10th for a last-night celebration.
For more informat ion, ca ll Julie Duncan 770.784.3059, or Bob Sargent 478.397.7962. AASEducation Coordinator Emily Toriani-Moura will be AASs contact for the camp.
Get Ready forCamp TALON
A Big Final Thank You to our
2009 Annual Appeal DonorsAtlanta Audubon Society is extremely grateful to have so many wonderful supporters. Ourwork in the community would not be possible without you. In previous editions of
Wingbars we have recognized our 2009 Annual Appeal Donors. Additional supporters ofour 2009 campaign include:
$1,000 or moreMarianne H. Halle Animal Support Foundation, Inc.
Ellen Miller
Up to $249Anonymous (x4)
Kathleen S. BancroftCarol BrownJay Davis
Elizabeth GiddensLiz HornsbyLiane Lacoss
Mrs. Gene S. MorseGregory Nobles
Esther and Jim StokesBarbara TarpleyEmily Winship
NOTE: The winner of our Bird Bucks drawing is Ted Reissing. (All individuals who
made a donation to the annual appeal were put in a drawing to win two beautiful
matted bird prints by Darlene Moore). Many thanks to Darlene Moore for her generosity
n donating our Bird Bucks prize. She is an amazing photographer!
Dont
Forget:Deadlineapproaching forentering the 201
AAS Photo Conte
Do you enjoy takingphotographs of birdanimals and habitatsBe sure to enter th2010 AAS PhotoContest. Our dead
is fast approaching.Entries must have bphotographed since
Jan. 1, 2009 and musreceived by midnighFeb. 22, 2010.
All entries will bedisplayed at the Mar21 Speaker Series eRibbons and prizes be awarded at themeeting. All entriesbe judged prior to tMarch Speaker Serieevent.
Information, includinrules and regulationhow to enter, can bfound on our websiwww.atlantaaudubo
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ATLANTA AREA
GEESE THROUGH CRANES A SNOW GOOSE (whitemorph) was found in Newton Co. on 7 Nov. (KB, RC).The most unusual duck sighting was that of aCOMMON GOLDENEYE on Lake Acworth on 9 Nov.(SP). There were a number of late reports of GREATEGRETS in the area with the peak count of eightcoming on 2 Nov. at the E.L. Huie Land ApplicationFacility (ELHLAF) in Clayton Co. (CaL) and the latestrecord coming from Panola Mtn. on 28 Nov. (CM).There were several high counts of TURKEY VULTURESwith the highest count of 441 coming from the
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area(CRNRA) on 1 Nov. (SZ). One VIRGINIA RAIL was agood sighting at the CRNRA on 1 Nov. (KB, SC) and 47COMMON MOORHENS was an excellent count at theELHLAF on 17 Nov. (CaL). There were a total of 18separate reports of SANDHILL CRANES during themonth for a total of about 2350 birds.The peak countwas 700 over Roswell on 26 Nov. (SZ). Interestingshorebird sightings included a SPOTTED SANDPIPERat the CRNRA on 29 Nov. (NF) and ten LEASTSANDPIPERS at the ELHLAF on 8 Nov. (KB, RC, NF).
FLYCATCHERS THROUGH GNATCATCHERS A lateEASTERN WOOD-PEWEE was seen at the CRNRA on 1Nov. by KB and RC.Also seen at the CRNRA wereseveral SEDGE WRENS early in the month by a
number of observers. Also unusual was a BLUE-GRAYGNATCATCHER at the Little Mulberry Park in GwinnettCo. on 4 Nov. (BrB).
COP MIGRANT TRAP NF was the first to drawattention to a number of species (mostly warblers) atthe Centennial Olympic Park that appeared to beremaining in that small area later than usual.Thisbrought attention to this park and led to its beingmonitored on a daily basis. Its very difficult tosummarize the bird activity as there were so manyreports, and even though some observers might seesome species, other observers might see others. Itcan generally be said that as many as 12-13 speciescould be found most days at the park.The speciesthat were most often seen were TENNESSEE
WARBLER, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER, NASHVILLEWARBLER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, BLACK-THROATEDBLUE WARBLER,YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, PINEWARBLER, PALM WARBLER, BAY-BREASTEDWARBLER, BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER, AMERICANREDSTART, OVENBIRD, COMMON YELLOWTHROAT,HOODED WARBLER, and WILSONS WARBLER. It willbe interesting to see if this happens again next year
and if the same species are represented.TANAGERS THROUGH SISKINS A SUMMERTANAGER was seen at least until 26 Nov. at COP(m.ob.). A rare November SCARLET TANAGER wasseen at the CRNRA on 1 Nov. (KB, SC). Our thirdTANAGER,and the rarest, was a WESTERN TANAGERseen in Suwanee on 5 Nov. (RT). Two LE CONTESSPARROWS were a good find in Henry Co. on 19 Nov.(JSe, HG).Another rare sparrow was a LINCOLNS atthe CRNRA on 1 Nov. (KB, RC). Very unusual was thereport of three BOBOLINKS in Henry Co. on 24 Nov.(CaL).The only report of PINE SISKINS was one bird inMableton on 12 Nov. (PaM).
GEORGIA AREA
GEESE THROUGH DUCKS Three SNOW GEESE werea good sighting at the Reed Bingham State Park on 7Nov. (WS). Another good sighting was that of aTUNDRA SWAN in the Augusta area on 21 Nov. (LS).Two COMMON EIDERS discovered at Sea Island on 7Nov. were one of the best sightings for the month(JS). Luckily they remained in the area through theend of the month and were joined by two other birdson 27 Nov. (RC et al.). In addition to the EIDERS, therewas a wide variety of SEA DUCKS reported. Onefemale SURF SCOTER was seen at the West PointDam on 2 Nov. (WC) and again on 3 Nov. (DM).Twomore SURF SCOTERS were seen at Carters Lake on11 Nov. (DM, DV, BL) and again on 30 Nov. (MaxM).Along the coast, five SURF SCOTERS were seen atSea Island and St. Simons Island on 16 Nov. (NF).Two
WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS were also seen in the samearea on 15 and 16 Nov. (NF). Inland BLACK SCOTERSwere reported from the Columbus area two femaleson 12 Nov. (WC) and a single bird at the Lake HartwellDam on 7 Nov. (JF).Along the coast NF et al. had animpressive count of 7500+ BLACK SCOTERS on 15Nov. (NF et al.). One female COMMON GOLDENEYEwas seen in the Carrolton area on 14 Nov. (JF).
GREBES THROUGH SHOREBIRDS A WESTERNGREBE was reported from Lake Oconee on 6 Nov.(JK). Twenty AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were seenat the West Point Dam on 6 Nov. (RL Rowland).Another 20 were reported from St. Simons Island on13 Nov. (LT) and a single bird was seen at the WalterF. George Dam (WFGD) on 21 Nov. (KB et al.). Also atthe WFGD on 21 Nov. were three BROWN PELICANS
(KB et al.). One REDDISH EGRET was seen by DM etal. at Goulds Inlet on 9 Nov. Single GOLDEN EAGLESwere reported from Lake Russell WMA on 7 Nov. (VL)and from the Piedmont NWR on 29 Nov. (MMcS). TwoVIRGINIA RAILS were a good spot at Carters Lake on1 Nov. (PMcL et al.). There were only four reports ofSANDHILL CRANES with the highest count being 1300in the Carters Lake area on 26 Nov. (MaxM).Interesting shorebird sightings were 250 KILLDEER inEarly Co. on 4 Nov. (GB), single AMERICAN AVOCETSin Laurens Co. on 7 and 8 Nov. (LJ) and in theColumbus area on 11 Nov. (WC), six late PECTORALSANDPIPERS at the North GA Turf Farm on 1 Nov.(PMcL) and 15 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS at theAltamaha WMA on 4 Nov. (GK).
DOVES THROUGH GNATCATCHERS A single WHIWINGED DOVE was seen at Thalman on 21 and 25Nov. (GK). Two young BARN OWLS were reported the Americus area on 22 Nov. (PMcL et al.). ThreeRED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES were seen in RabuCo. on 7 Nov. (JSp) and two were seen in Fannin on 29 Nov. (NS, MG). One SEDGE WREN was seenCarters Lake on 1 Nov. (PMcL et al.) and an excel
count of 15 was made at the Eufaula NWR on 23 (KB et al.). BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHERS were welreported with two in Gordon Co. on 1 Nov. (JSp), oin Athens on 13 Nov. (RH) and one in Floyd Co. onNov. (RC).
WARBLERS THROUGH SISKINS Late warblersincluded a MAGNOLIA WARBLER in the Athens areon 3 Nov. (RH), a male BLACK-THROATED BLUEWARBLER in the Athens area on 4 Nov. (JN), a femBLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER also in the Atharea on 4 Nov. (CJ) and another female BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER in Darien on 13 Nov. (A very rare BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER wafound in the Ellijay area on 9 Nov. (RB) and the birremained there at least until 12 Nov. (m.ob.). Othelate warblers were a YELLOW-THROATED WARBLEat Carters Lake on 17 Nov. (MaxM), a PRAIRIEWARBLER at the Eufaula NWR on 27 Nov. (WS et a BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER in the Athens are13 Nov. (RH), a male AMERICAN REDSTART in theAlbany area on 3 Nov. (MeM) and a WORM-EATINWARBLER in Union Co. on 1 Nov. (BeB).
SPARROWS THROUGH SISKINS Some interestingsparrow sightings included a CLAY-COLOREDSPARROW at the Altamaha WMA on 27 Nov. (BZ),HENSLOWS SPARROW at Paulks Pasture in GlynnCo. on 16 Nov. (NF) and single LE CONTESSPARROWS at the Altamaha WMA on 14 Nov. andin the Americus area on 22 Nov. (both by PMcL etThere were several reports of WHITE-CROWNEDSPARROWS with the highest count of 20 at the
Elmodel WMA on 21 Nov. (KB et al.). Two late INDBUNTINGS were at the Altamaha WMA on 15 Nov.et al.). Three RED CROSSBILLS were a good find iFannin Co. on 29 Nov. (NS, MG).There were fewreports of PINE SISKINS with the highest count of at Big Canoe on 22 Nov. (DY).
CONTRIBUTORS Giff Beaton, Betty Belanger,Brandon Best, Ken Blankenship, Ray Brown, RachCass,Walt Chambers, Stan Chapman, Doris CohrsLeslie Curran, Vicki and Harry DeLoach, NathanFarnau, Jim Flynn, Mary Gage, Hugh Garrett, JohnGreen, Richard Hall, Bruce Hallett, Theresa Hartz, LHorsey, Pierre Howard, Clark Jones, Lance Jones,Gene Keferl, Mary Kimberly, Joan Knapp, GeneKoziara, Dave Kuechenmeister, Carol Lambert, ChLambrecht,Vanessa Lane, Bill Lotz, Melissa MartiPatty McLean, Mark McShane, Gordon McWilliamMax Medley, Mary Meyer, Kathy Miller, Darlene MoPam Moore, Peggy and Terry Moore, Charlie MuisJames Neves, Sandy Pangle, Pam Potter, DanRoper,Tim Rose, RL Rowland, Wayne Schaffner, IlSchroeder, Nedra Sekera, Jeff Sewell, Joshua SpeLois Stacey, Lydia Thompson, Rusty Trump, DanVickers, Gene Wilkinson, Richard Williams, VickiWilliams, David You, Bob Zaremba and StaceyZarpentine.
Terry Moore,13000 Bucksport Ct., Roswell, GA 30 [email protected]
November Field Notes by Terry Moorez
November was quite an
interesting month for both
Atlanta and Georgia. Almost
constant coverage of a downtown
Atlanta park led to a large number
of species of late lingering birds.
The Georgia area was lucky to have an influx
of sea ducks along the coast including the
rarely reported Common Eider. Then to cap it
all off, a rare Black-throated Gray Warbler was
found for a few days up in the mountain
region.
The Atlanta area recorded 130 species
(average = 114.2) to bring the year-to-date list
to 243 (average = 243.9). The Georgia area
had 220 species (average = 209.2) to bring
that year-to-date list to 330 (average = 331.7).
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Field Trips Compiled by Stan Chapman
Field trips are open to the public and free (unless otherwise noted). We welcomeeveryone from beginners to advanced birders! Please check the Atlanta Audubon
Website (www.atlantaaudubon.org) for February field tripsthat may be scheduled.
Sketch by Anne McCallum
Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:00 AMPiedmont Park (City of Atlanta)Marcia Klenbort and Marilyn HarrisMeet at 8:00 AM at the Piedmont ParkConservancy Community Room located at thecorner of Piedmont Ave. and 12th St.Binoculars are supplied if you do not have apair. Children accompanied by a parent areinvited.Birding focus: This trip is an excellent wayfor beginners to learn about birds found in the
forest and on the adjacent pond.Directions:From south of Atlanta, take the I-75/85 connector north to Pine St. (Exit 249B).Go straight on Pine, crossing Peachtree St.Turn left on Piedmont Ave. Travel about 1 mileto 12th St.From northwest of Atlanta, take I-75 south to 16th St. (Exit 250). Go straight,crossing 14th St. Follow the signs to 10th St.Turn left on 10th. Travel 1/2 mile to Piedmont.Turn left on Piedmont to 12th St. Fromnortheast of downtown, take I-85 south to 17thSt. (Exit 84). Continue straight, crossing 14thSt. Follow directions above.From MARTA, getoff at the Arts Center Station, walk south to14th St., turn left (east) and walk two blocks
to Piedmont Road, then turn right and walksouth two blocks to 12th St.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 8:00 AMNewman Wetlands Center and E.L. HuieLand Application Facility, Clayton CountyCarol Lambert and Jeff SewellMeet at 8:00 AM at the parking lot of theNewman Wetlands Center, 2755 FreemanRoad, Hampton, GA 30228.Birding focus: The Newman Wetlands Centerhas a boardwalk through the wetlandsadjacent to forest habitat. Raptors andwoodland and marsh birds are targets. Huie isan excellent site for birds of ponds and open
areas. It is one of the best spots in the Atlantaarea for waterfowl. For more informationabout these sites, you may call the WetlandsCenter at 770-603-5606.Directions:From Atlanta, take I-75 southbeyond I-285 to US 19/41 (Tara Blvd., exit 235);drive south for 8.2 miles to Freeman Road andturn left. The Newman Wetlands Center is 2.2miles down Freeman Road on the right.Note: If the weather is particularly foul (asopposed to fowl!), call 678.758.4551 onSaturday morning only to find out if the trip iscanceled.
Sunday, Feb. 14, 8:00 AMCochran Shoals Unit of Chattahoochee NRA
Herb WollnerMeet at 8:00 AM at the start of the trail at theparking lot of the Interstate North Parkwayentrance to Cochran Shoals. There is a parkingfee of $3 (or annual pass) at this site. Bringwaterproof footwear, for walking on wet grass.Birding focus: Cochran Shoals has a diversehabitat of river, fields and forest that is veryattractive to many species of winter birds. It isone of the best places in Atlanta to seewintering species or permanent residents such
as Wood ducks, Great Blue Herons, severalraptor species, Red-headed Woodpeckers,Winter Wrens, and kinglets, among many otherspecies.Directions: Take I-285 to the Northside-Powers Ferry Road exit (exit 22). Going weston I-285, turn right at the first light ontoInterstate North Parkway. Stay on this road asit curves west through an intersection andcrosses the river. After crossing the parking lotis immediately on your right. Going east on I-285, continue east at the exit to the secondlight, then turn left (north) and cross thebridge over I-285 and continue through thetraffic light on the other side onto Interstate
North Parkway, then continue withinstructions above.
Saturday Feb. 20, 8:00 AMBartow County Loop
Ken BlankenshipMeet at 8:00 AM at the Fairfield Inn parking lotin Cartersville, which is immediately off ofExit 288 on I-75, about 40 miles north ofdowntown, Atlanta. Fairfield Inn, 20 CanyonParkway, Cartersville, GA 30120, 770.387.0400Birding focus: Bartow County has excellentgrassland habitat, (in keeping with 2010 beingthe Atlanta Audubon Societys Year ofGrassland Birds), with targets such as
American Kestrel, Northern Harrier,Loggerhead Shrike, and Horned Lark. TheLapland Longspur has been seen along thisloop this winter. This loop also can beexcellent for wintering ducks and geese (withthe possibility of finding a Greater White-fronted Goose) and also for blackbirds, withthe possibility of Brewers Blackbirds. Formore information about birding in BartowCounty, see Kens website:www.wingsoverga.com.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 8:00 AMSweetwater Creek State Park
Phil Delestrez (cell phone 404.218.4425)Meet at 8:00 AM at the Office/Interpretive
Center inside the park. There is a parkingof $5 per vehicle.Birding focus: This state park has a diveof habitats. Wood Duck, Red-breastedMerganser, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, BaEagle, Ruddy Duck, Common Goldeneye,Osprey are sometimes seen around the dereservoir. There are a little-explored grassarea and some longleaf pines more typicasouth Georgia, which may be productive birding. The hiking trails with creeks are
attractive to many wintering woodlandspecies.Directions: Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, which is the thexit west of I-285. Turn left onto ThorntonRoad and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blair'Bridge Road, and after 2.1 miles at a 4-wastop, turn left on Mount Vernon Road andproceed to park.
Sunday, February 21, 9:00 AMConstitution Lakes, DeKalb County
Jay Davis and Joy CarterMeet at 9:00 AM at the parking lot forConstitution Lakes.
Birding focus: Target birds include heronducks, hawks, geese, kingfisher and wintesongbirds. There is a boardwalk andobservation deck built around the lakes, wwoodland trails.Directions:From Atlanta at I-20, takeMoreland Avenue south for approximatelymiles. Turn left at the light at South RiverIndustrial Boulevard (Nalley Truck Parts on corner). Turn at first right (almostimmediately) into gravel entrance toConstitution Lakes (no sign at entrance) ago to end of drive to gravel parking lot.FrI-285, south side of loop, take MorelandAvenue exit (Exit #53). Head north on
Moreland Avenue for 1.2 miles. Turn rightSouth River Industrial Boulevard and folldirections above.
If you would like to lead a field trip, volunteer to help with the Field Trip Committee, contribute ideas for places to go, or give feedback about leaders ortrips, please e-mail Stan Chapman, Field Trips Coordinator, at [email protected].
Generally speaking, field trips take place rain or shine. However, particularly in the winter, there is always a possibility of snow and iceor extreme cold, in which case a field trip may be canceled or changed.
Any changes will be reflected on the Atlanta Audubon Society Facebook page and, if possible, on the website, www.atlantaaudubon.org.
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Volunteer Corner Volunteer Corner Volunte
Corner Volunteer Corner Volunteer Corner Volunte
A Million Thanks!Atlanta Audubon Society is an amazing organization becau
of its volunteers! As always, we extend our unending gratit
to ALL of our volunteers, but we would like to send a speci
thank you to the following individuals this month.Thanks so much to Malcolm Hodges and Sean Beeching
providing an amazing speaker series and workshop on lichin January. AAS members learned about the fascinating wor
of lichens, which are a combination of fungi, algae andcyanobacteria. Lichens cover about eight percent of the earths
surface.
Art Hurt is involved in many facets of AAS work. We want to thank him for his most recentvolunteer endeavor of helping to get out our big Legacy Club mailing in January. The Club wila critical factor in AASs long-term growth and sustainability.
In December, AAS held its first Holiday Card Making class. Instructor Catharine Kuchar could
have done it without the assistance ofPam Higginbotham, who brought supplies that eveninand helped participants create their holiday cards.
olunteerOpportunities
AS Festivals Coordinator
epresentation at local festivals is
important way that AAS reaches
t to new people in the community.
ganizing the requests for us to
articipate in these festivals is a
ry important and critical volunteer
b. The volunteer will receive the
quest forms and send an e-mail
t to our volunteer list asking for
dividuals to help at the various
stivals and keep our participation
festivals organized. This position
quires approximately 5 hours of
ork per month in the spring and
ll, with 1 to 2 hours a month in the
nter and summer. Without alunteer coordinator taking on this
osition,AAS will have to
mporarily suspend participation in
stivals for 2010. If you can help,
ease contact Catharine Kuchar at
emoving Wallpaper
an you help in the office? We are
oking to update our
fice/classroom bathroom and
ould like to find a volunteer willing
help remove the wallpaper and
epare it so we can simply repaint.
nterested, please contact Sally
avis at 678.973.2437.
Attention Master Birders
ompiler
oordinate the almost-monthly
bout 10 issues a year) e-mail
stribution of Attention Master
rders, a periodic notice about
lunteer opportunities which is sent
all Master Birders. Simply send a
ll for activities to the Committee or
ctivity Chairs, then compile and
nd to the Master Birder listserv.
is will take about one to two hours
er issue. Interested? Contact
atharine Kuchar [email protected].
olunteer Recognition Coordinator
e are looking for someone to
anage our new Volunteer of the
onth program. The Coordinator will
elp manage the selection of the
lunteer and then get out the letter
recognition, gift, and note in
Wingbars. AAS appreciates our
lunteers so much and we want to
nd better ways to thank them. Can
u help? If interested, please
ntact Catharine Kuchar at
AAS members enjoy learning
how to make holiday cards
Photographer: Cynthia
Bohannon-Brown
Volunteers Invited!Are you savvy about social networking?Do you like to stay in touch with the community?Do you like event planning?
Would you like to work from home?Your time and talent are valuable to us! The AASPublicity Committee is seeking volunteers to helppublicize events and network with the
community. Dedicate as little as 2 hours a month or lots more! Formore information, please contact JoAnn Jordan at 678.488.8022 [email protected].
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New Wingbars TeamBy Diane Hawkins-Cox
The new year brought a new Wingbars production team to Atlanta Audubon. I am pleased to be your new Wingbars manageam a 2812-year veteran of CNN; I edited copy in the newsroom for 10 years and produced stories and programs on the
science/technology/environment beat for nearly 19 years. I was laid off more than a year ago when CNN dismantled the sci-tech unit. Im still looking for a full-time job, but in the meantime Im launching a copyediting service. I volunteer for an aduliteracy program, and Im a corporal in the Georgia State Defense Force, where I play flute and piccolo in the band. I also pin a community band. I love watching birds but Im certainly no expert. I hope to change that by taking the AAS Master BirdClass.
Susan Milne is the new Wingbars editor. She is a long-time backyard birder, hiker and nature observer with a desire to expaher knowledge of birds and the environment. She has worked in both the nonprofit and higher education sectors in Atlanta17 years. Currently, she is Operations Manager for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia. She is happy to bepart of Atlanta Audubon and pleased to be able to jump in and help with such a wonderful newsletter.
Susan and I thank Barbara Tarpley and Mary Ann Hindes for leaving behind a great jumping off point for us. We look forwarto working with proofreader Steven Phenicie, Deb Williams and Judy Watson at Copy Preparation, and all of the leadershipand membership of AAS. Thank you for making us feel welcome.
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