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Programs - 2010 |
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REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, BIRDS,
PLANTS OF THE GILA
We are happy to announce a two-part program for the March and April Audubon program meetings. In 2006 and 2007, a project to collect data on plants, birds, reptiles and amphibians was conducted along the New Mexico portion of the Gila River. Fifty data collection points were established from Fisherman's Point west of Redrock, north to the Middle and West Fork of the Gila River above the Cliff Dwellings. Each point was visited three times during the summers of 2006 and 2007.
Friday, March 5 — This program, presented by Dr. Bill Norris, Associate Professor of Biology and Dr. Roland Shook, Professor Emeritus of Biology, will explain the results concerning the distribution of various bird species along the Gila River.
Friday, April 2 — This program, presented by Dr. Randy Jennings, Professor of Biology, will explain the results concerning the distribution of reptiles and amphibians along the Gila River. Both of these projects were funded by the NM Dept. of Game & Fish for the purpose of showing not only the species of birds, reptiles or amphibians that use the Gila River Valley, but also how their distribution changes as one ascends the Gila River. The results will be used to further the knowledge of riparian habitats found along the Gila River. |
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Friday, MARCH 5
Friday, APRIL 2
7:00pm
Harlan Hall at WNMU
(upstairs room)
12th Street at Alabama |
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Field Trips - 2010 |
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SPRING CANYON
Led by Larry Malone, this canyon is in the Florida mountains, near Rockhound State Park. Hiking can be moderate to strenuous. Restroom facilities available at the park. Meet at 8:00 am at WNMU Fine Arts building, south parking lot to carpool for meeting Larry at Burger King on Gold Street on Deming at 9:30 am. Wear good walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the current weather. Wearing a hat is a good idea. Bring binos, water and any snacks that you may need. |
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Saturday, MARCH 20
8:00am - WNMU Fine Arts Building South parking lot |
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CHERRY CREEK
Leader is Karen Beckenbach. We will be looking for migrating and breeding warblers on this field trip, especially Red-faced, Black-throated Gray and Townsends warblers. If we get really lucky we may see Peregrine Falcons along the cliffs. The hiking will be easy to moderate over a good trail along Cherry Creek. The hike will probably be about 1.5 miles in length and there is a moderate change in elevation along the creek trail. Restroom facilities are available at the campground. Wear good walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the current weather. Wearing a hat is a good idea. Bring binos, water and any snacks that you may need. Meet at the WNMU Fine Arts building south parking lot at 8am. For more info call 388-2386 or email kbeckenb@sfu.ca |
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Saturday, APRIL 17
8:00am - WNMU Fine Arts Building South parking lot |
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Annual Bird Counts - 2009 / 2010 |
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RAPTOR COUNT
Since the early 70s, members of the Southwestern Audubon Society have conducted a raptor survey of the southwestern corner of New Mexico. Routes are found from Mule Creek south to Antelope Wells, and from the Arizona border east to Interstate 10. The survey consists of driving assigned roads and noting all the raptors seen. In addition, Loggerhead Shrikes, Greater Roadrunners, and Great Horned Owls are also counted. Interested in being assigned a route or participating? Please call Roland Shook at 388-3441. Or, EMAIL |
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DECEMBER 5, 2009
Click to Open
Raptors - 11 years - Excel file
Raptors - 11 years - Web page |
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Christmas Bird Count - Silver City
Count is within the town limits, centered at the Golf Course. Call Rinda Metz for info at 534-0160. |
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Saturday
DECEMBER 19, 2009
2005 Count Results |
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Christmas Bird Count - Gila River
Members of the Southwestern Audubon Society conduct a Christmas Bird Count along the Gila River centering of the town of Riverside near Cliff, New Mexico. Since most of the land surveyed on this CBC is private, it is important for me to obtain permission for counters to access this private land. If you are interested in participating or leading a route, please contact Roland Shook at 388-3441. |
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Saturday
JANUARY 2, 2010
2005 Count Results |
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Migration Bird Count
Both the Christmas Bird Count and the Migration Count take place over a single day and are annual events. The main difference between the two (besides time of year) is that the migration count covers the entire county, not just the 7.5 mile radius circle counting area of the CBC. Because of this we need more birders to cover more area. All birders are welcome to take part. Contact Jerry Bird 575-534-4940 or email silvercitypearl@yahoo.com. |
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Date TBA, MAY 2010
2008 Results - Excel File
2008 Results - Web page
2009 Results - Excel File
2009 Results - Web page |
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Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
This Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology led count is free and participants are encouraged to count birds anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. All birders can report the common birds they see in their yards or neighborhoods, while more experienced birders can report birds seen at birding hotspots or field trips. Count birds from wherever you are and enter your tallies online at www.birdcount.org. Observers count the highest number of each species they see during at least 15 minutes on one or more of the count days. The website provides helpful hints for identifying birds. Participants can compare results from their town or region with others as checklists pour in from throughout the U.S. and Canada. They can also view bird photos taken by participants during the count and send in their own digital images for the online photo gallery and contest. Each tally helps us learn more about how our North American birds are doing and the future of our environment. |
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Date TBA, FEBRUARY 2010
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