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July 2, 2011
Photo of the Month
The winning photo in the August/September issue of the Phainopepla newsletter was submitted by a new member of our San Fernando Valley Audubon chapter, Marietta Ewing. Her photograph of a juvenile Mute Swan was taken December 18, 2010 at Anthony Beilenson Park (Balboa Lake). Taken with a Nikon D80. Lens: Nikkor VR Lens 55-200mm F/4-5,… read more
June 16, 2011
Children’s Birdathon Winners!
The $20 Target gift card for the most fundraising in the Children's Birdathon went to Alyssa Berman and the $10 gift card for runner-up went to Parker Jackson. Between them they raised over $300! We wish to thank all our generous contributors for their donations! If you meant to send in a contribution, it is… read more
June 3, 2011
Monthly Field Trip to Mt. Pinos
Please note the new, earlier meeting time. Join us for summer montane species such as Fox Sparrow, Green-tailed Towhee, Dusky Flycatcher, Cassin’s Finch, Hairy Woodpecker and Clark’s Nutcracker. Meet in the parking lot at Iris Meadows. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and lunch. Directions: From the San Fernando Valley, take I-5 north to… read moreMonthly Field Trip to Rancho Sierra Vista Preserve
NOTE: Second Saturday and 7:30 AM Start Time We expect to see Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting, orioles, flycatchers, raptors, possibly Grasshopper Sparrow. Directions: Take the Ventura Freeway (101) to the Lynn Road exit in Thousand Oaks. Go south on Lynn Road and proceed 5.3 miles to Via Goleta. Turn left at Via Goleta to the… read more
May 13, 2011
Birdathon 2011 Results Update
The scheduled Birdathon Events for the 2011 season come to a close May 21 & 22 with the Children’s Birdathon on Saturday and the Youth Birdathon on Sunday. The results reported to the Birdathon Chair, Rose Leibowitz, are listed below. Congratulations to Jim Moore and his team on achieving a high count for the Palmdale… read more
May 3, 2011
Yet Another Birdathon Update!
The Children's Birdathon Event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Youth Birdathon Event will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2011 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Both events will be held at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area. Click here for more information and entry forms. read more
May 1, 2011
Birdathon Update!
Hello Loyal Birdathoners and Birdathon Supporters! Please note that the Children's Birdathon Event and the Youth Birdathon Event are both scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 9 AM to 11 AM, and that the dates in the Calendar section of the May Phainopepla are in error. For more information and to participate in these two events,… read more
April 30, 2011