[wisb] Bird Conservation Trip to Osa Peninsula

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  • Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2014 10:29:31 -0400 (EDT)

Hello Everyone,  

As an International Committeemember for the Wisconsin Bird Conservation 
Initiative, I’m thrilled to presentthis invitation to participate in a 
Conservation Birding trip to the Osapeninsula Costa Rica.  Please 
considerjoining us February 13-22, 2015 to see the amazing birdlife on the Osa. 
 This Conservation Birding trip is a unique,beneficial, and fun way for an 
individual to travel to the tropics, observeamazing birds as well as other 
wildlife, and be actively involved inconservation by raising funds to further 
protect habitat for our featheredfriends.

More than 55 neotropical migrants alsofound in Wisconsin winter on the Osa 
peninsula. This is the primary reason I have chosen to focus my efforts 
inassisting Osa Conservation raise funds to protect vital wintering habitats 
byextending the Corcovado-Matapalo Biological Corridor.  More information may 
be found on theirwebsite www.osaconservation.org.

I have visited the Osa severaltimes and can vouch for its uniqueness and 
importance to numerous species ofwildlife—in particular the neotropical 
migrants, not to mention the stunningresident birds!  Please see the 
attacheditinerary for details.  The trip will benothing short of a spectacular 
experience—where else can one see scarlet macawswhile eating breakfast!?

As a participant of theConservation Birding trip, we hope that each individual 
will ask friends,family, and colleagues, to sponsor them to raise additional 
funds for OsaConservation.  There is no expectationon raising $$$.  
Nonetheless, themore funds we raise, the more we can help protect critically 
importanthabitats.  Donations are 100% tax deductible.

If interested in participating orshould there be any questions, please contact 
me directly.  This adventure is limited to 10 people inorder to enhance each 
individual’s experience. Total cost is $1750 + $500 donation to Osa 
Conservation.  Payment is as follows:  non-refundable $500 deposit due Oct. 1, 
2014(this will include in-country flight from Puerto Jimenez Airport to San 
Josè),balance of $1,250 due Dec. 1, 2014, and the $500 donation will be due on 
orbefore February 13, 2015.  All food (includingreasonable amounts of beer and 
wine!) and lodging is included; internationalairfare to San Josè and 
gratuities are not included.  I will try to coordinate internationalflights 
with other participants if someone is reluctant to fly alone. 

For more information, pleasecontact me directly at (414) 771-3040, X144, or 
(414) 353-2624.  My email is sharpbill@xxxxxxx   Hope to see you on the Osa!

Michelene (Mickey) O’Connor
WBCI--International Committee
Wisconsin Society for Ornithology– Treasurer
Avian Zookeeper
Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W. Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226



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