[texbirds] San Antonio Audubon Society's phone message november 20
- From: "Georgina Schwartz" <gbird@xxxxxxx>
- To: "Alan Kuentz" <apkuentz@xxxxxxx>, "Chris Bailey" <chris_bailey64@xxxxxxxxx>, "Dahn Windhorn" <naturenut7@xxxxxxxxxxx>, "Gail Nickel" <gnickel@xxxxxxxxxxx>, "Jerry Coleman" <Jbccoleman@xxxxxxx>, "Mariann Golden" <marianng9350@xxxxxxxx>, "SATXbirds" <SATXbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:13:01 -0600
SAAS Phone Message November 20, 2012
Telephone number: 210-308-6788
Georgina Schwartz recording.
Hello, this is the San Antonio Audubon Society with our
November 20 recording of recent bird sightings and an update
on coming activities.
If you just want to leave a message or report a bird sighting, you
may do so at any time by pressing 5 on your Touch-Tone Phone
and recording after the beep. Just be sure to add your name and
repeat your phone number please.
We do not rescue baby or crippled birds. Call Wildlife Rescue and
Rehabilitation at 830-336-2725 for assistance. For Owls or Hawks
call Last Chance Forever at 210-499-4080. In most cases the parents
will be back.
You may also access our website at www.saaudubon.org for more
Information about the club, a membership form, directions to the
birding places, a complete list of the birds of Bexar County, our
recent newsletters, and some photos of interest.
There are some interesting birds being seen at the Mitchell Lake
Audubon Center. As of Sunday, the 18th there were 3 different
species of Scoter being seen on the lake.. Call 210-628-1639
for access other than the regular weekends at 8 to 4.
And thank you for reporting your birds to this tape so others
can find them.
The San Antonio Audubon Society has been a birding, education,
and conservation club since 1954. We meet on the first Thursday of
each month at 7 PM at the First Tee building at 915 E Mulberry at the
south end of Brackenridge park. Our December program will be members'
and we will have finger foods. We will also have a sale of selected
books from our book sale.
Looking ahead, reservations are now open for our Whooping Crane trip
on the Skimmer out of Rockport/Fulton on Sunday, January 27.
The Cost is $45 and must be reserved with your check. You must be
at the dock by 12:15 for our 1PM trip. Contact Helen Rejzek at
210-833-8360.
The next Beginner's bird walk starts at the Judson Nature Trails
near the Alamo Heights swimming pool on Viesca Street on
Saturday, December 8. Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at
8:00 AM. . Directions: at the 5900 block on Broadway, turn
west on Ogden Street and go to the stop sign at Greely St.
Turn left one block and then right on Viesca and go to the
parking lot on the left before the swimming pool.
We have some binoculars to lend out, so bring a friend.
Georgina's number is 342-2073.
On Sunday, December 9, we are meeting leader Chris Bailey at
7:45 at the first boat ramp inside of the Calaveras lake park.
We will have access to the natural area in the north end of the park.
To get there go south on US 181 towards Floresville, but exit to
1604 northbound to Stuart Rd. Take a left to the park entrance on
the left. Be prompt as we will be going behind a locked gate.
Bring lunch and water. Time permitting, we will go also to Braunig
lake with the same $5 fee. Chris' number is 210-621-3025
On Thursday , December 13, we are meeting leader Sandi Wheeler
at the Crescent Bend Nature Park at 8 AM. From San Antonio
take I-10 east to FM 1518, exit and go north to Schafer Rd and
the brown sign to.the park. Turn right and go 3 miles to the park
on the left just before the Cibolo Creek crossing. Bring snacks
and water. Sandi's number is 210-632-2812
There will be bird walks at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Beginning at 8 AM on the 1st Sunday, 2nd Sunday, 3rd Sunday,
and the 2nd Tuesday, and the 4th Saturday. . The Mitchell Lake
Audubon Center is open each Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 4.
A small fee is charged since this place is now an Audubon Center.
Just ring the buzzer and they will open the gate. Other hours are
available by appointment. Just call the Center at 210-628-1639.
The gate is on the left 0.7 mile south of loop 410 Moursund Blvd,
exit #46. The center will be closed on holidays, so be sure to
to check before you go out during Christmas week.
Our Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Sunday, December 16.
All teams will meet in their assigned areas. Contact Sheridan Coffey
at 817-798-3989. All are welcome at the countdown dinner at
Furr's Fresh Buffet, 7863 South I-35 just south of Zarzamora
exit beginning at 5:30 PM.
.There is a bird walk on the third Saturday of each month at 9 AM
at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. This is not a SAAS trip, but
is usually very interesting. There is a fee for entrance to the
garden.
Every one is welcome at our activities and you don't have to be a
membe
r to participate. If you would like more information or membership in
our
group, just leave your name and phone number after the beep and
someone will return your call.
Happy Birding!
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