[texbirds] Sann Antonio Audubon Society phone message january 15

From: "Georgina Schwartz" <gbird@xxxxxxx>
To: "SATXbirds" <SATXbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:24:19 -0600
SAAS Phone Message January 15 2014

Telephone number: 210-308-6788
Georgina Schwartz recording.

Hello, this is the San Antonio Audubon Society with our
January 15 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.

And thank you for reporting your birds to this tape so others
can find them. The long-eared owl that was seen at the Mitchell
 Lake appears to have left.



The San Antonio Audubon Society has been a birding, education,
and conservation club since 1954.. We meet regularly on the first
Thursday of each month at 7 PM at The First Tee at 915 E. Mulberry
at the south end of Brackenridge Park. The program for February 6 is
Esther Yoon showing her Warbler Woods birding guide which is an
entry in the ABA Young Birder contest and Ann Mallard with her
year-long Photo Challenge and its results.

On Saturday, January 18, Desi D'Orsogna is leading  the birdwalk at
the Cibolo Nature Center beginning at 9AM Contact her at 361-648-2719
if you plan to attend. To find the Center, go east from Boerne on
FM 46 to the edge of town and the sign on the right to Boerne
City Park and the Nature Center. Go to the parking lot at the end
 of the road. Lunch at the Hungry Horse café in Boerne. This is a
change in leader from our newsletter



Tuesday, January 21 meet leader Jane Henry at 9 AM at the Leon Vista
Park trailhead at 8561 Rochelle Road. From I-10 exit to Huebner 
heading
west. Cross Babcock and the next light is Whitby Rd. Turn right and 
follow
the road to the dead end at Rochelle Rd. Jane's number is 210-288-7463

On Saturday, January 25, we are going to the Haggard Ranch in SW Bexar
county at 9 AM. Take I-35 south about 4 miles south of 1604 to the
Shepherd Road Exit. Exit here and go left over the expressway and
another left on the northbound access road and go 0.5 mile to
the access gate. The gate code is 2473. Make sure the gate closes
 behind you. Bring snacks and water. Metha's number is 210-622-3886



On Sunday, the 26th we will meet leader Desi D'Orsogna at the Joshua
 Springs Nature Park north of Boerne at 9 AM. Take I-10 west to the
Welfare exit #533. Exit and continue on FM289 past Popo's. Go under
 I-10, turn right and take the first left into the park. Meet her at
the first parking lot. Please call her if you plan to attend at
361-648-2719. Lunch in Boerne.



On Tuesday, January 28 we will meet leader Sandi Wheeler at the
Crescent Bend Nature Park at 9AM. To reach this park take I-10 east
to FM 1518.Go north on 1518 to the brown sign to the park at
Schafer Rd. Turn rightand go 3 miles to the park just before the
Cibolo Creek crossing. Lunch at a local restaurant.



The next Beginner's bird walk starts at the Judson Nature Trails
 near the Alamo Heights swimming pool on Viesca Street on
Saturday, February 8. Meet leader Dick Bartels at 8:00AM
 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.



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   The 4th Saturday trip always starts at 8 AM..
The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is open each Tuesday through
 Sunday from 8 to 4. A fee is charged since this place is
now an Audubon Center.  Just ring the buzzer and they will open
the gate..  Just call the Center at  210-628-1639. for more info.
The gate is on the left 0.7 mile south of loop 410 Moursund Blvd,
exit #46.

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
member 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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