VA BIRDers,
For your information - Kurt Gaskill
July 24 Delmarva Tip Butterfly Count takes place in the Southern Tip region
of the Northampton Co. and includes ESVNWR and KSP. The tally from this
CVWO-sponsored count is also forwarded to the North American Butterfly
Association for compilation. For more information or to sign up as a
volunteer contact Lynn Davidson at 410-647-7439 or
<mailto:hal.lynn@xxxxxxxxx> hal.lynn@xxxxxxxxx.
July 30 Board Meeting at ESVNWR
August 6/September/November Fall Barrier Island Shorebird Surveys CVWO is
partnering with Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries to survey
various coastal routes for shorebirds. These trips will take place Aug 6,
Aug. 20, Sept 3, Sept 18 and Nov. 5 weather permitting - rain dates
available for some trips. More details in Summer Coastal Fightlines. Space
is limited to 5 for each trip; contact Ruth Boettcher at 757-442-2429 or
ruth.boettcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to reserve a seat.
August 15 Fall Passerine Banding at Kiptopeke SP starts. For more
information or to arrange group visits contact Brian Taber at
<mailto:taberzz@xxxxxxx> taberzz@xxxxxxx or 757-253-1181.
September 1 Fall Raptor Banding and Count at Kiptopeke SP starts. For more
information or to arrange group visits contact Brian Taber at
<mailto:taberzz@xxxxxxx> taberzz@xxxxxxx or 757-253-1181.
Sept 10 Wreck Island Field Trip (rain date Sept 17): Enjoy a day of birding
while exploring the unique coastal communities on this pristine barrier
island that provides critical nesting habitat for a variety of shorebirds.
Observe restored submerged aquatic vegetation beds and an oyster reef
sanctuary and learn how natural forces are continuously reshaping the
island. Boats will leave Oyster Harbor at ca. 7AM for the 20-minute ride to
Wreck Island and return at about noon; limited to 12, bring your lunch and
water. Note: This preserve is managed as a Natural Area, no public
facilities are available. Trip is co-sponsored by The Virginia Eastern
Shorekeeper Program and CVWO. For more information or to sign up contact
Dot Field, Natural Heritage Eastern Shore Region Steward at 757-787-5576.
September 11 Monarch Butterfly Tagging begins. For more information contact
Larry Brindza at <mailto:ljbrindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> ljbrindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
September 17 The Eleventh Kiptopeke Challenge is the annual fundraising
event used by the CVWO to support its research program. Volunteers
participate by either raising funds or joining a team which obtains
sponsors. Prizes for all participants, special venues open to teams,
trophies and prizes for top fund raisers. Prior experience not necessary!
More information to be provided in Summer Coastal Flightlines or contact
Kurt Gaskill at 703-768-2172 or kurtcapt87@xxxxxxxxxxx or write directly to
the CVWO.
