[Umpqua Birds] Re: Christmas Bird Count and Birder's Night
- From: Doug Baily <oldbailyfarm@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: umpquabirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:36:38 -0800
Matt,
If there is a slot open for the Xmas Count I would like very much to tag
along.
The news here is that we have recently observed spawning coho salmon at our
Old Baily Farm on Hogan Road
Doug Baily
On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 6:45 PM, Matthew G Hunter <matthewghunter@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> After many years of service to the birding community by coordinating the
> Roseburg-Sutherlin Christmas Bird Count and occasional Birder's Nights, Ron
> Maertz has "retired" and is moving on from this role. His efforts kept
> these events going for more years than I can count and I commend him for
> his dedication and perseverance.
>
> Over the last month or two I have been working with some folks to
> continue, remodel, and revitalize these important events. If you are
> interested in being involved at that level, please contact me.
>
> In the mean time, here's what's happening:
>
> BIRDER'S NIGHT--Dec 17th, 2014
>
> Birder's Night is an informal gathering of birdwatchers, bird studiers,
> birders, bird enthusiasts, and bird photographers. We currently plan to
> meet every other month, further details coming. This particular Dec 17
> meeting will be a "CBC Refresher." Together we will enjoy and briefly
> discuss photos of many of the species we expect to see on the Christmas
> Bird Count, and occasionally listen to some sound recordings and review how
> to identify some of the more confusing species pairs, such as Raven/Crow,
> Sharp-shinned/Cooper's Hawks, Golden/Bald Eagles. We also will have some
> excellent bird books to give away (raffle), and a loaner spotting scope for
> anyone that has not used one but would like to try it for a month or two.
> Come join us for lots of fun!
>
> Social time is available beginning at 6:30 pm with some finger food if
> you're interested; we will get into photos around 7:15 pm, and be done
> around 8:30 or 9 pm, with time available afterward for more visiting if
> desired (of course you can leave whenever you want). Location is Rm 3 at
> the Mercy Community Education building, S of junction of Stewart Parkway
> and Renann St. (E of Del Taco), same building as the old Office Depot. Go
> through glass doors then upstairs (there is an elevator if needed). Call
> Matt if you have problems 541-670-1984.
>
> ROSEBURG-SUTHERLIN CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT (CBC)--Dec 20th, 2014
>
> The Roseburg-Sutherlin Christmas Bird Count is an annual, all-day count of
> as many birds as we can find in a 15-mile diameter circle centered near
> Wilbur. The count has been in operation consistently since 1974. (Learn
> more about CBCs at http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count.) The
> CBC will take place this year on Saturday, December 20th. There are
> opportunities for just a few more folks to join some of the area teams. If
> you are interested in participating or have any questions, give me a call
> or email. If any of you would like to participate by counting birds just at
> your feeder (you have to be within the circle!), get in touch with me.
>
> Good Birding!
>
> Matt Hunter
> 541-670-1984
>
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