Monthly Programs
September's Meeting will be held the third Monday. October
through May, meetings are held the second Monday
of the month at Galilee Episcopal Church, 40th and Pacific Ave.,
Virginia Beach at 7:00 p.m. A brief businesss meeting preceeds the speaker
and refreshments follow. The public is invited to join these interesting
and informative presentations.
September 15th
Reese Lukei Raptor Specialist with the William and Mary Center for Conservation
will update us on the status of raptors in the Tidewater area and he
will surely touch on the famous pair of Eagles at the Norfolk Botanical
Gardens.
Oct 13th
Kathryn Owens the Deputy Refugee Manager at Back Bay NWR will get us
up to date with what is going on at the refuge.
November 10th
Shannon Ehlers ,the owl bander from Coastal Virginia Wildlife Organization,
will give us a overview of the present owl banding season on the Eastern
Shore and how it compares to past seasons. athryn Owens the Deputy Refugee
Manager at Back Bay NWR will get us up to date with what is going on
at the refuge.
December 8: Christmas
Party
Arrive at 6 pm for good food and fellowship with Audubon members and
families. The club will provide the entree and drinks. Members are asked
to bring a side dish. Sign up at meetings or call Pat Ward at 757-377-8463
if attending.
Jan 12th
Our own Peter Doherty will fill us in on his numerous birding projects.
From the coast of New England to right here in First Landing State Park.
Feb 9th
Debra Ellers and Dale Grooms from the Western Water Sheds Program will
talk about the impact of grazing right on the public lands of the west
and its effect on the birds and wildlife of the area. Also our own Peter
Doherty will fill us in on his numerous birding projects. From the coast
of New England to right here in First Landing State Park.
Mar 9th
Mary Elfner the Coordinator of Virginia's Important Birding Areas will
update us as to the status this important Audubon program.
Apr 13th- moved to April 20th
Our own Roland Bagley will amaze you with the history and facts about
one of North Americas most misunderstood birds, the Rock Pigeon.
May
11th
Mr. Ronn Maratea, a professional photographer, will share his wonderful
bird and wildlife photos with us and give us the background and details
of his pictures.
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