WASATCH AUDUBON Activities Calendar for MAY/JUNE 2008
All activities open to the public. No fees unless noted. Meetings-Jack Rensel 399-0240;
Field Trips-Les Talbot tlrtalbot@networld.com; Bird Walks-Mort Somer utecoot@q.com

MAY
7 Wednesday 7:45/8:15am Bird Walk
Swanson Environmental Center: Meet at 7:45 at McDonalds (Washington & 2600 N, North Ogden) for breakfast or at 8:15 to carpool.

14 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Willard Bay: Meet at 7:30 at McDonald’s (1838 W 2700 N, east of I-15, Exit #349) for breakfast or meet at 8:00 to carpool.

15-19 Thur-Mon
2008 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival: Field trips, workshops, vendors, exhibits, activities for youth and Scouts. They are all available at the Festival. Check it out at the Davis County Fairpark, (151 S 1100 W, Farmington). See greatsaltlakebirdfest.com for latest information.

20 Tuesday 7:00pm Meeting
Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area provides a diversity of habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wildlife and has been one of our favorite field trip sites for many years. Mr. Rich Hansen, W.M.A. Superintendent, will give us an in-depth look at what it takes to manage these artificially created wetlands and waterfowl populations and will give us an appreciation for these productive and interesting areas. At the Ogden Nature Center (966 W 12th).

21 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Spring Creek, Pineview: Meet at 7:30 at Dylan’s (2th & Monroe) for breakfast or at 8:00 to carpool. We will be using a new parking area on the east side of Pineview.

28 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Bear River Refuge Educ. Center: Meet at 7:30 at McDonald’s (1838 W 2700 N, east of I-15, Exit #349) for breakfast, or at 8:00 to carpool.

JUNE
3 Tuesday 7:00pm Board Meeting
The Board of Directors meets at 7:00 at the Ogden Nature Center (966 W 12th). All members are welcome.

4 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Green Pond: Meet at 7:30 at Dylan’s (12th & Monroe) for breakfast or 8:00 to carpool.

7 Saturday 7:30-9:30am National Trails Day
Weber Pathways is sponsoring a ceremony for National Trails Day at the North Ogden Equestrian Park Trailhead which is located near the north end of Mountain Road (2675 North Mountain Road). Wasatch Audubon will lead a bird walk before other activities begin. We will search mountain brush and riparian habitats for a variety of birds. After the walk there are other scheduled activities and refreshments. For more information check www.weberpathways.org.

11 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Middle Fork WMA: Meet at 7:30 at Dylan’s (12th & Monroe) for breakfast, at 8:00 to carpool.

14 Saturday 8:00am Field Trip
Bear River Meadows: This is a new area for us. Kris Purdy visited it last July and highly recommends it. She saw a large number of wetland bird species. Meet at 8:00 at Smith’s (Harrison & 12th St.) to carpool. Bring a lunch.

17 Tuesday 7:00pm Meeting
Mr. Eric McCully, Legacy Parkway Preserve Manager, will discuss the background and history of this controversial and important area. The encroachment on wetland habitats by various aspects of human population growth has increased greatly in recent years, resulting in conflict, law suits, and many questions regarding highway construction and habitat preservation. Eric will bring us up to date on the final status of the Legacy Parkway Preserve and his role in managing this valuable resource. At the Ogden Nature Center (966 W. 12th).

18 Wednesday 7:30/8:15am Bird Walk
Birdsong Trail Area: Meet at 7:00 at Dylan’s (12th & Monroe) for breakfast, or at SW corner of Rainbow Gardens parking lot at 8:15.

21 Saturday 8:00am
Annual Blue Bird Box Census: Meet at 8:00 at Smith’s (Harrison & 12th St.) to carpool. Bring a lunch and a Regular and Phillips screwdriver.

25 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Perception Park, South Fork: Meet at 7:30 at Dylan’s (12th & Monroe) for breakfast or at 8:00 to carpool.

JULY
2 Wednesday 7:30/8:00am Bird Walk
Powder Mountain: Meet at 7:30 at Dylan’s (12th & Monroe) for breakfast or meet at 8:00 to carpool.