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www.salemaudubon.org facebook.com/SalemAudubonSociety March 2019 Volume 52, No. 7
President’s Message
by Ray Temple
This month's message is extra-long. Perhaps we can consider it an article instead of a message. It comes to you enriched by
collaboration with two women in my family who are much smarter than me.
These thoughts had their genesis in a question Stephanie asked Paul Englemeyer, the manager of Portland Audubon's Tenmile Sanctuary.
We had been listening to a presentation about the sanctuary, the relationships of ocean productivity and forage fish management to
conservation of seabirds, and the interrelationships of other coastal and upland issues. It was overwhelming. Stephanie asked how she
could engage in meaningful conservation when she could not embrace the complexity of issues and ecological interactions that we had
been hearing about. Paul's' answer was to do what you can do in the way you live, where you live, in ways that you can embrace and
integrate into your life. That has been a guiding principle for Stephanie and me ever since, and one that applies to us all.
Supporting conservation through monetary donations can be effective, and support is certainly needed at local, regional, national, and
international levels. However, there is also much to do closer to home through donation of your own personal time, interest, and
knowledge.
Here are some areas that come to mind. Not every one of us will hit all of these and no one should feel compelled to do so. The lesson
is to go where you can, find a niche that you can feel strongly about, and become effective in that role. This list is not sequential, but the
commitment and potential impact is greater down the list than at the beginning.
1. Donate to organizations that are in line with your interests: Your support of environmental education and conservation
organizations enables them to carry out these activities in your stead. That’s important but it’s not enough.
2. Become conversant about fundamental ecological and environmental concepts:
You don't need to be a graduate ecologist, just appreciate that all species need suitable habitats for each of their life history
phases, and that the ecological webs connecting species are complex, far reaching, and necessary. And that there is no
environmental free lunch. Read Aldo Leopold.
3. Develop a naturalist's perspective on the world around you: Learning to identify birds is the first step to accessing the world's
database of knowledge about them, but knowing names is not enough by itself. Take that next step, learn about biology,
behaviors, life histories, how they interact with other species. See the critters around you and evaluate public policy and
development activities through that lens every day.
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President’s Message continued
Some people are intimidated by the idea of having to have a scientific understanding, but they are still able to experience a
strong, guiding sense of wonder and reverence for nature because of the sense of beauty/complexity/mystery that it evokes in
them. Nature offers people a chance to stop and notice things in a way that is offered to us less and less.
4. Put your knowledge to work through citizen science: Professional scientists don't have a lock on field data collection; much
more information is needed than they can collect. Citizen science helps fill some of the gaps. When you participate in
wintering raptor surveys, turtle counts at Minto-Brown, the Christmas Bird Count, enter your observations on eBird, or
participate any other organized data collection you are doing citizen science. It's not so scary, after all.
5. Build an environmentally savvy life style: Put that knowledge and appreciation to work in your daily life. Reduce your
consumption of natural resources through reduced use of electricity, fossil fuels, pesticides, fertilizers, packaging … an endless
list. Recycle. Replace or augment lawns and landscaping with native plantings that contribute to native birds, insects, other
taxa. Stroll through http://www.globalstewards.org/index.htm for some ideas.
6. Share, reach out, teach others what you know in a non-judgmental way: Our mission is to connect people with nature, the
underlying hope being that they will do the same and that smarter public policies will evolve. Sharing knowledge is part of that
connecting strategy, and is a “pay it forward” for the opportunities we have received. Training and volunteering at our nascent
nature center when it opens is an excellent option. Exposure to nature at a young age is a powerful factor in the lives of many
people who now care enough to preserve it.
7. Join with others in organizations that promote natural resource conservation and defend against detrimental activities: This
time, be one of the active participants, not just a supporter. Bring your energies and knowledge to bear. Underlying much
organizational success is individual networking, presenting, researching, and planning.
You don’t have to be a scientist to help out. Organizations that do good conservation work need people with lots of different
skills, or sometimes just a willingness to do a variety of tasks that are needed. Sometimes it’s delivering something or answering
phones, sometimes it’s helping with budgeting or marketing. There are many ways to help.
8. Participate effectively in shaping public policy and its application by local, county, and state employees and elected officials:
It's natural for people to think that they're just one person and their input won't make a difference. Because elected officials
hear from relatively few constituents, speaking up can have a disproportionately large impact. Take the time to learn what units
of local and state government have regulatory authority over activities that are important to you, learn about ways to engage in
effective public comment and testimony; meet and discuss issues with policy makers if you can. These steps apply whether you
are going it alone or under the auspices of an organized effort.
The bottom line: The actions you take are consequential and more needed as the days go by. We are all stakeholders in the outcomes.
“Don't wait for anyone to deputize you or authorize you or empower you. You have to just start out with yourself … and put one foot in
front of the other.” Hazel Henderson, Visionaries by Utne Reader
My email “door” is always open. If you have any questions about starting on ideas from this message or comments or questions about
Salem Audubon, the Board of Directors, or any of our programs, please contact me at dg1065@gmail.com. I will answer you
2019 Bird Identification Workshops
In 2019, Salem Audubon Society (SAS) will be offering six workshops on identifying local birds and bird biology. Two of the six
workshops will be on new topics while the most popular workshops on Raptor ID and Songbirds will be repeated. The workshops are
held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The cost of each workshop is $10.00 per person with all proceeds going to SAS to
support conservation and other related activities. Mike Unger is the instructor for the workshops. Check future Kestrels for further
information on each workshop.
March 2 Songbirds Part 1 (Flycatchers to Chickadees)
March 16 Songbirds Part 2 (Nuthatches to Warblers)
March 30 Songbirds Part 3 (Sparrows to Goldfinches)
July 27 Molt and Migration
October 5 Sex Life of Birds
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Birder’s Night – Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM
The Carrier Room - First United Methodist Church, 600 State Street, Salem
Klamath Basin: Terns to Trics, Falcons to Ferrugies
– Harry Fuller
Harry Fuller (left), expert birder and well-known author about birding, will be the featured
speaker at Birder’s Night, Tuesday, March 12. The program starts at 6:30 pm in the Carrier
Room of the First United Methodist Church.
Harry’s presentation will move through the annual cycle of bird life in The Klamath Basin. The
Basin is a complex of lake, marsh, river, wildlife refuge, national grassland reserve, ponderosa
forest, strawberry plantations, potato fields and pastureland. There are conifer-covered
mountainsides, grassy slopes, and watery sinks. Heaven for raptor lovers, it can also be a rich
birding spot in any season. The weather can present you with freezing fog in winter or
blistering arid heat in summer. Fuller will highlight when and where to see nesting golden
eagles, ferruginous hawks, black terns, redheads, long-billed curlew, Wilson’s phalarope and
more. Winter specialties include numerous rough-legged hawks, drifts of tundra swans, and, in some years, snow buntings. You are
invited to join us and hear Harry’s inside information on birding in this area that has various habitat and numerous bird species!
Harry Fuller has lived in Oregon since 2007 and now makes his home in McMinnville. Before retirement he worked in TV and Internet
news, mostly in San Francisco. He and his wife also lived four years in London and Paris where they had a chance to bird and visit many
parts of Europe. Harry has written three natural history books, including Freeway Birding, which describes birding spots along I-5
between San Francisco and Seattle, and The Great Gray Owl, which describes the great gray owl population in the Pacific states. Fuller
has been leading birding trips and teaching birding classes since the 1990’s. He annually leads birding trips in Oregon and Washington
for Klamath Bird Observatory, Road Scholar and Golden Gate Audubon.
Later this year Oregon State University Press will publish a book of essays about Malheur Wildlife Refuge, titled Edge of Awe. It will
include Fuller’s essay on the common nighthawks which are seen there in abundance. His birding blog is at atowhee.blog.
Birder’s Night is a monthly program presented by Salem Audubon Society on the second Tuesday of each month from September to
May. Meetings are free and open to the public and are held in the Carrier Room of the United First Methodist Church, 600 State Street.
The church asks that all attending use the State Street entrance. Salem Audubon always appreciates donations to support its
conservation education and stewardship programs. For more information contact the Audubon office at (503) 588-7340.
Klamath Area Mountain Bluebird White-faced Ibis
photo by Kirk Gooding photo by Kirk Gooding
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Oregon Birds: See, Learn, and Share
March Songbird Workshops – Saturdays March 2, 16 and 30, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00
Noon
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem
In March, Salem Audubon Society will be offering its three-series songbird workshops. The workshops will be held on Saturdays, March
2, 16 and 30 at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE in Salem. Each workshop will discuss
classification and identification of songbirds observed in Oregon using color slides and audio recordings. Each participant will receive
handouts that can be used later to help with songbird IDs.
March 2 - Songbirds Part 1: Flycatchers to Chickadees
In the first installment of the Songbird Series, we will look at flycatchers, vireos, jays, wrens and several other groups of
birds. Do you know what separates flycatchers from all our other songbirds? This workshop will tell you. Join us for
the first part of our journey through songbirds, the most diverse group of birds on Earth.
March 16 - Songbirds Part 2: Nuthatches to Warblers
The second part of the Songbird Series focuses on thrushes, thrashers, pipits and warblers. What the heck is a pipit?
This workshop will show you. Come along as we continue our tour through the world of songbirds.
March 30 - Songbirds Part 3: Sparrows to Goldfinches
In the final chapter of the Songbird Series, sparrows, cardinals, buntings, orioles, blackbirds and goldfinches will be in
the spotlight. These birds include some of the gaudiest, as well as some of our most difficult birds to identify
(especially the sparrows).
Each workshop costs $10 per person. Reservations requested. Please call Salem Audubon at (503) 588-7340 and leave your name and
telephone number and state that you wish to attend the workshops. You mail also email Salem Audubon at laurie@salemaudubon.org.
For more information, call Mike Unger at (503) 930-8998.
Audubon Reserve Work Parties
Every Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Attack invasives and help keep our Reserve looking great! Maintain trails. Eliminate litter.
BYO work gloves; tools provided or bring your favorites.
FREE! No background check required! On-the-job training! Possibilities for advancement!
Coffee and conversation at McDonalds after.
Call Lee Slattum at (503) 364-9325 with any questions.
Audubon Nature Reserve
Eola Drive, off Edgewater, in West Salem
See: https://salemaudubon.org/salem-audubon-nature-reserve.html
See our Facebook Page at
https://www.facebook.com/Salem-Audubon-Nature-Reserve-1636890073202471/
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Upcoming Field Trips
– compiled by Glen Lindeman
Salem Audubon field trips are open to the public, and we usually have a mixture of experienced and
novice bird watchers. These trips are a great way to become more familiar with the birds of Oregon,
and you will find some great new places to go birding and possibly meet some new friends. There is
no fee for the trips, but we do encourage carpooling to try to reduce our impact on the environment,
with riders helping to cover the cost of driving. If you have a suggestion for field trips or have any
questions, contact Glen Lindeman at (503) 930-1492 or gdalindy@msn.com.
SAS-SHORTS are abbreviated versions of our popular field trips. These trips are in the local area,
typically last one to one and a half hours, and cover no more than a mile of walking. They are
primarily designed for new birders, although everyone is welcome. Due to their short duration, please
arrive before the start time. The outings will begin at precisely the advertised start time. Refer to the
outing descriptions below for specifics.
Many of our field trips meet at the Airport Road Park and Ride located on the east side of Airport Road, between Mission and State
Streets, next to the State Motor Pool and just south of the bridge over Mill Creek. To reach the park and ride, follow Mission Street to
Airport Road (the first stoplight east of 25th Street) and turn left. Follow Airport Road north one block to the park and ride. Note that
there are no restrooms at this site.
Sunday, March 3, 8:00 AM – Minto-Brown Island Directions: From River Road South, turn west at the signal at
Park Minto Island Road and proceed to the last parking lot.
(Upcoming - Monday, April 1 and Wednesday, May 1, both at
Tuesday, March 19, 8:00 AM – Ankeny National
7:00 AM – note time change)
Wildlife Refuge
Leaders: Mike Unger (503) 930-8998, Fred Stephens (503) 378-
1364, and Barbara Dolan (971) 772-4589 (Upcoming –Sunday, April 21 and Sunday, May 26 at 7:00 AM –
note time change)
This large Salem City Park provides access to a variety of
habitat attracting birds and wildlife. The connection of the Leaders: Mike Unger (503) 930-8998, Fred Stephens (503) 378-
Peter Courtney Bridge from downtown Salem to the north 1364, and Barbara Dolan (971) 772-4589
conservation basin of Minto-Brown Park gives additional In this time of upcoming spring, there is excellent opportunity
opportunity for winter visitors to be viewed from the water to view waterfowl, woodpeckers, Bald Eagles, and other
areas. In the Park proper, from parking lot #3 a variety of raptors from late winter. While Dusky and Cackling Geese
birding loops begin. Leafless woodland trees have allowed depart to their breeding grounds, herons, hawks, American
good viewing of winter birds and we will see signs of spring Bitterns, American Kestrels, Wilson Snipe and Bald Eagles can
budding in Indian Plum, Service Berry and Fringecup. Cavity be observed finding habitat here to nest. The reedy marsh
openings in the numerous snags provide homes for owls, areas are excellent for Soras, Virginia Rails and Wilson’s
American Kestrels, 5 woodpecker species, chickadees, and Phalaropes that use the refuge to raise fledglings. The interior
nuthatches. Popular night walks led by Minto’s park ranger berms and ponds will not open until April 1, so we will carpool
have helped identify Western Screech-Owl and Great Horned to prominent pullouts to enjoy birding and scoping the refuge
Owl presence; and Barred Owl and Northern Pygmy Owl have loop field ponds and grassy terrain looking for shorebirds and
been seen on occasion in the day hours. Wintering warblers, American Pipits, and even Sandhill Cranes have been observed.
sparrows and kinglets have joined the resident birds and will If time permits we can also visit one of the two woodland stand
begin more spring song as migration begins. Into March, boardwalk areas to look for migrating warblers, flycatchers,
hummingbirds, Brown Creepers, Bushtits, chickadees, vireos and singing resident sparrows, towhees, Bushtits, and
American Robins, Bewick’s and Pacific Wrens, Song Sparrows woodpeckers. We will finish by noon.
and towhees will be announcing with more elaborate songs
and displays. Join us at this time of seasonal change. Meet at the Pintail Marsh Parking at 8:00 AM, which will have
the only accessible portable restroom stop. Wear footwear for
Meet at 8:00 AM at parking lot #3 (the last parking lot in the
walking uneven trails. Bring water and snacks. We will plan to
park). Dress for the weather and bring snacks and water to
finish by noon.
keep energized. Wear appropriate footwear and plan for
considerable walking. We will plan to finish by noon. Field Trips continued page 6
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Field Trips continued
Directions: From Salem, take I-5 to the Ankeny Exit. Follow Shorebird is the name given to the group of birds that usually
the Ankeny Hill Road west and continue toward the Pintail found along the shoreline. They include plovers, turnstones,
Marsh Parking Lot. As you proceed this becomes Wintel Road; sandpipers, dowitchers, and others. Some shorebirds can be
intersection go straight found in Grays Harbor County all year; others only during their
migration. A good way to start learning the common
Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14 – shorebirds is to attend the Festival's shorebird identification
Harney County Migratory Bird Festival, Burns class and field trip.
Coordinator: Glen Lindeman (503) 930-1492 The shorebird spectacle happens every year at Grays Harbor
National Wildlife Refuge and in other parts of the County.
From the Festival web site, www.MigratoryBirdFestival.com: People from around the world come to view this event of
“The Harney County Migratory Bird Festival was first held in hemispheric importance. The Festival works to bring people
1981 to celebrate the large annual migration of birds passing together for this incredible natural phenomenon.”
through
Check out the web site for more information on programs,
Harney Basin is on the Pacific Flyway. Harney Basin is one of speakers, and field trips. If you are interested in attending, or
the three most important areas left in the western United want more information on transportation and lodging, contact
States for spring migratory birds stopping on their way north. Glen. If enough people are interested, we can organize car-
Over 300 species of birds use the refuge throughout each year, pools to and from Hoquiam.
making Harney Basin a bird watcher's paradise. Today, we
continue to celebrate the migratory birds' return each year
with guided tours led by experts, workshops, and fun activities SAS Shorts
for both youth and adults.”
Wednesday, March 27, 9:00 AM – Cascades
Check out the web site for more information on programs,
speakers and field trips. Registration opens on February 11. If Gateway Park
you are interested in attending, or want more information on Leader: Fred Stephens (503) 378-1364
transportation and lodging, contact Glen. If enough people are We will walk the approx. 1-mile trail around Walter Wirth Lake,
interested, we can organize car-pools to and from Burns. looking for waterfowl, raptors, woodpeckers, and songbirds.
Location: 2100 Turner Rd SE, near Walmart, Lowe’s, and the
Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 – Grays Salem airport.
Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival, Hoquiam WA
Coordinator: Glen Lindeman (503) 930-1492 Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 PM – Fairview Wetlands
From the Festival web site, shorebirdfestival.com: “Each spring, Leader: Mike Unger (503) 930-8998
hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed The Fairview Wetlands is a natural preserve located in the
along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary Fairview Industrial District. It features a walking trail,
during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as information signs, and good opportunities to see waterfowl,
Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the songbirds, woodpeckers, raptors, and even an occasional
world's greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles Virginia Rail.
round trip! The concentration of birds during spring migration
offers people a great chance to view several shorebird species. Location: The Fairview Wetlands is across the street from the
With luck you will also see the birds fly together in beautiful Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Headquarters
formations while trying to escape a Peregrine Falcon. at 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE (south of Madrona
Avenue).
Meet in the ODFW parking lot 5-10 minutes before 5:30 PM.
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Welcome New Members!
Thank you joining the Salem Audubon Society!
Here at SAS, we offer a variety of events such as our field trips, Birder’s Night, workshops and more. We also have many volunteer and
community outreach opportunities.
We invite everyone to join our exceptional field trip leaders on any of the upcoming field trips and SAS Shorts (see pages 5-6 and above
for several opportunities). If you haven’t yet joined one of these birding adventures, the experience promises to enrich your knowledge
of our local birds and their habitats.
Birder’s Night (see page 3) includes speakers that are always presenting thought-provoking and current topics, presentations of
beautiful photography, and so much more.
SAS also sponsors special events such as Oregon Birds: See, Learn, and Share workshops (see page 4) and Bird Identification
Workshops (see page 2).
Mark your calendar for these and other events! SAS appreciates our members, and we hope to meet you soon.
Carolyn Foland Cathy Barney-Thomas Chris Baker
Joanna Picchi Jonathan Troike Judith Maule
Lu Schmidtke Pat & Bobbie Allaire Paul Feldmeier
Peter Uglesich Terry Murphy
Find Inspiration at the 2019 Mid-Valley Yard, Garden and Home Show Friday,
March 15 through Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds
To make the most of the land around your home to create an enjoyable outdoor living space with productive gardens and plantings that
support and attract visiting wildlife, plan to attend the annual Mid-Valley Yard, Garden and Home Show. It opens Friday, March 15 at
the Oregon State Fairgrounds and runs through Sunday, March 17.
Salem Audubon Society is again among the many organizations and businesses sponsoring booths at this informative event. The theme
of the SAS booth will be similar to last year’s: "How to make a bird-friendly yard." SAS’s talented wood shop volunteers Chet Zenon,
Don Robertson and Pat Gallagher make nest boxes possible.
It’s not too late to volunteer to help staff the SAS booth. Contact Mary Ritter at marycr1@outlook.com to volunteer.
The show is at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE. Exhibit hours are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Don’t miss it!
Notes:
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THE KESTREL | March 2019 8 Beginning Bird Class Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR Join us for Salem Audubon Society’s Beginning Birding Class and gain insight into the mysterious lives of our feathered neighbors. Kindle your curiosity in learning more about birds. In addition to learning how to identify common local birds, this class will help you understand such questions as: Why do birds travel such long distances to migrate instead of staying in one place year-round? What are some of the ways that birds communicate with one another, and what information are they communicating? What does the shape of a bird tell us about their lifestyle? This class is designed for people who have no experience birding, as well as for those with some experience but who want to learn more. We will lead an optional bird walk right after class at the Fairview Wetland Scenic Trail across the street from the classroom for those who want to join us! So, bring binoculars, snacks, and water if you’d like to join, but we should have extra optics to borrow if needed. The cost is $10 per person. Reservations requested, but if you are not registered, please feel free to come anyway. Please call Salem Audubon at (503) 588-7340 and leave your name and phone number, and state that you wish to attend the Beginning Bird Class. You can also email Salem Audubon at laurie@salemaudubon.org. For more information, email Maureen Leong-Kee at mleongkee@yahoo.com or call at (561) 212-2999. From Wolves to the Warning to Humanity: Facing the Environmental Crisis through Science Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 PM Willamette University - Cat Cavern 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301 This is a free event, no registration required. The topic is the “Scientists’ Second Warning to Humanity” and Dr. William Ripple, a distinguished professor in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University will share how society might face the environmental crisis through science. Ripple will present his work on how the far-reaching impacts of wolves are affecting the ecosystem in Yellowstone National Park. He will illustrate how he transitioned from Yellowstone to other national parks in western North America and beyond to demonstrate both the benefits of wild large predators and the costs of their demise. Ripple will disclose how his conservation research and general concern about the global environment and climate change led to him publishing the letter “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice.” As a health checkup for planet Earth, this letter has reached millions of people and is one of the most widely discussed and endorsed scientific articles of recent times. His talk will be full of illustrated stories about his 20-year journey from first only doing ecological research to now also being an advocate for science and the environment. He will provide suggestions for sustainability on planet Earth. It was 25-years ago that the Union of Concerned Scientists along with more than 1,500 independent researchers, including most living Nobel laureates in the sciences, penned the 1992 “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity.” These concerned professionals called on all people of the world to curtail environmental destruction and cautioned that “a great change in our stewardship of the Earth and the life on it is required if vast human misery is to be avoided.” They expressed concern about current, impending, or potential damage on planet Earth involving ozone depletion, fresh water availability, marine fishery collapses, ocean dead zones, forest loss, biodiversity destruction, climate change and continued human population growth. Brought to you by the following partners: Willamette University, Salem Environmental Education, Worthy Brewing, Worthy Garden Club, and Oregon State University. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Beer from Worthy Brewing will be available to purchase with proceeds going to OSU’s Agricultural Research Foundation. The Second Warning (teaser video): https://vimeo.com/294196988 www.salemaudubon.org
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Photos by Jim Leonard. Clockwise, from left to right: Northern Pintail, Tundra Swans, Mallard pair, Norther
Shoveler, Great Egret, Black Phoebe, Bufflehead, Hood Merganser pair … Center, Hooded Merganser, Green-
winged Teal. Photos take at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge and on Jim’s property.
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Photos by Jim Leonard. Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are the official National Bird of the U.S.A. In 1782, the
Bald Eagle was adopted as our national bird because of its majestic beauty, great strength, long life, and it's native to
North America. These photos were taken at both Ankey and Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuges.
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Upcoming Events for 2019
SALEM AUDUBON SOCIETY April 11-14, 2019 May 30 – June 3, 2019
37th Annual Harney County Malheur NWR field trip
Board of Directors Migratory Bird Festival May 2019
2018-2019 Burns, OR 41st Annual Silver Falls Birding
Ray Temple, President May 3-5, 2019 and Wildflower Festival
Carolyn Homan, Secretary Grays Harbor Shorebird and June 2019
Nature Festival Dean Hale Woodpecker
Tim Johnson, Treasurer
Hoquiam, WA Festival
Michael Babbitt
Judy Brunkal Sisters, OR
Doug Spencer July 2019
Lowell Spring Summer Lake Trip
Maureen Leong-Kee
Visit Salem Audubon’s Facebook page
Committees & Special Projects Chairs for great photos and links to articles:
Beginning Birding Class Conservation www.facebook.com/SalemAudubonSociety
Maureen Leong-Kee Ray Temple
Be sure to us!
Birder’s Night Education Coordinator
Eugenia Becker Lowell Spring Visit Straub Outdoors (formally Straub Environmental
Center) at strauboutdoors.org for information about their
Chapter Meetings Nature Reserve Environmental Lecture Series, Northwest Naturalists
Position Open Lee Slattum Classes, Outdoor School and more!
Field Trips SAS Woodshop
Glen Lindeman Chet Zenone The Marion County Environmental Services EarthWISE
Sustainability Luncheon hosted by Salem Environmental
Bluebird Project Birding Workshops Education will be held at the Willamette Heritage Center on
Pat Gallagher Mike Unger March 6 from 12:00-1:00 and is open to both EarthWISE
organizations and the public.
Kestrel Newsletter Editor Fundraising
Melissa Young Tim Johnson Elaine Blatt from Oregon DEQ will talk about why materials
matter, highlighting impacts of materials across their entire
Christmas Bird Count life-cycle and pointing to ways that the business community
Tim Johnson and Pam Weiss can play a leadership role in reducing waste.
Office Information Select EarthWISE businesses/organizations and several
community members will be honored with a Green Award for
Laurie Buswell, Administrator
their amazing efforts to reduce waste and conserve resources
Office hours by appointment only
while working toward a more sustainable Oregon.
Monday-Thursday, 10:00A–3:00P
338 Hawthorne Ave NE For tickets visit the Salem Environmental Education website
Salem, Oregon 97301 at salemee.org
(503) 588-7340
email: laurie@salemaudubon.org
Website: www.salemaudubon.org Salem Audubon Society is partners with the Friends of
Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Bird & wildlife emergency contact: (http://friendswvnwrc.org/events-volunteer/) and the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Ankeny Hill Nature
Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center Center.
(503) 540-8664
www.turtleridgewildlifecenter.org
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Other Events Annual memberships renew February 1
Mark your Saturday, March 2, 10 AM to 12 Noon ** 50% fee reduction for new members
Oregon Birds: See Learn and Share - joining on or after August 1 **
calendar! Songbirds Part 1: Flycatchers to Chickadees Mail to: Salem Audubon Society
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