September-October 2009 Chaparral Naturalist - Pomona Valley Audubon Society

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Pomona Valley Audubon Societywww.pomonavalleyaudubon.org

A publication of

September/october 2009 A cha f h Nainal Audun Siy Vlu 49, N. 1

In thIs Issue...

Cooper's Hawks Take Over......................................Pg. 1

Suburban Squirrels ..................................................Pg. 2

PVAS Annual Report ................................................. Pg. 3

Field Trips ................................................................ Pgs. 4

Native Gardening Workshop....................................Pg. 5

Announcements .......................................................Pg. 7

Upcoming Programs ................................................Pg. 8

Coopers HawksTake Over...

Red-tails on the Rise!by

Dan Guthrie

Those of you from Claremont may have read about thehawk attacks in Claremont. First, at the Rancho SantaAna Botanic Garden, the Coopers hawks nested again

this summer, and again, the female Coopers is aggressivetowards people walking near the nest. Several birdsare like this. Gulls and terns dive bomb people neartheir nests. Terns are expecially frightening as some flydirectly towards your face at eye level, rising up at thelast minute to avoid a collision. I guess this is better than

having a gull regurgitate half digested fish on your head.The Coopers hawk flies down and sometimes strikesthe top of a persons head with its feet. Sharp claws cancause scratches. Another hawk, I believe a Coopers,nested in the trees along the railroad tracks just south ofthe commuter parking lot on First Street east of College

Ave. in Claremont. This bird struck several commutersas they left their cars, even causing one to fall after thesurprising attack.

I have seen a Coopers hawk hunting in downtown

Claremont this summer, flying past Some Crust on Yaleand heading across Indian Hill towards the theater. I

have also seen a Coopers hawk sitting on a light polenear the Montclair Plaza. The preferred food of thisspecies is birds, so perhaps the sparrows at Some Crustare getting a work out. Years ago I watched a Coopershawk at the colleges eat a pigeon on one of the lawns.This species seems to be increasing in numbers in the

suburbs and doing very well.

Red-tailed hawks are also doing well. There is little

open area left forthem to hunt, but therapid increase in the

squirrel populationsseems to be supplyingthem with food. A walk onthe college campuses willconvince you that squirrelsare doing very well this

year. There are lots ofyoung ground squirrels andthe red squirrels are stillincreasing un numbers,a lmos t comple te lysupplanting the grey

squirrels. I have a family of red-tailed hawks that flyaround my neighborhood screaming. They also screamwhile eating small squirrels at the top of the phone polesnearby. These hawks too, seem to be adapting to thesuburbs.


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Welcome New Members

We extend a warm welcome to all new members.

Subscribers to Audubon Magazine from our area are

automatically enrolled in our chapter and receive the

Chaparral Naturalist at no additional charge. You

are welcome to all our events.

Chino: L.B. Clarino

Chino Hills:Neil Cramer

Claremont: Philip Anderson, Edward Babcock,

Corinne Bandell Dr. Judy Guthrie, Louise

Kestenbaum, Dr. Kay Madsen, Melissa Young

Diamond Bar: M.L. HighamGlendora: D. Butler, L.H. Cate, Gina Van Vleck

Mira Loma: Kathleen Mitchell, Daniel Ortega

Norco: Heather Ross

Ontario: Wilma Boetel, Claudette Earl, Lupe

Martinez

Rancho Cucamonga: David and Jean Levins

Upland: Tyrell Hand

West Covina: Floyd Eldridge

2010 PVAS Desk CalendarsAvailable Soon!

Stay tuned... PVAS Desk calendars will be availablesoon - make sure you get yours! This calendar makesa great git and money raised will help und our Audubon

Adventures program and other worthy outreachprograms. Calendars will be available or purchase atmeetings or by calling Pam Kling at 909-596-7604.

Suburban Squirrelsby Dan Guthrie

The western gray squirrel is normally a species of the pine forests in our nearby

mountains. However, with the increase in suburban development and the frequent

use of pine trees as ornamental plantings, this species has moved into our valleys.

Gray squirrels used to be common in Claremont, particularly at the colleges, which

have many pines and few dogs and cats. Today, however, they are almost completelygone. This change has come about due to competition from the fox squirrel, an eastern

species introduced into Los Angeles as early as 1904. Fox squirrels are rust colored and

sometimes called red squirrels. Fox squirrels did not arrive in the Claremont area until

2003 or 2004. Today they are by far the commonest squirrel, far more numerous that

the slightly larger gray squirrel which we may be seeing the last of in our suburbs. They

gray squirrel is still dominant in our mountains and it is not yet known how high the fox

squirrel can survive. Their population is increasing rapidly in our area, unhampered by

any predators other than cars (lots of flat squirrels) and an occasional hawk. (Hawks

seem to prefer hunting animals on the ground, so ground squirrels and rabbits are their

preferred prey). Both gray and fox squirrels are adept at climbing so if you dont want

them at your bird feeder you may need a skirt around its hanging or pole support and

you will have to place it out of jumping distance from the nearest tree. They do sell

squirrel proof feeders, something easterners have had to use for years.


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Annual Report to theMembers of Pomona Valley Audubon

Presented below is a summary of the income and expenses of Pomona Valley

Audubon Society for the Period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. On the

right is a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Society as of the end of our

fiscal year, June 30, 2009. Below that is a breakdown of the contributions made

to various conservation programs and other causes throughout the State.

Pomona Valley Audubon Society Pomona Valley Audubon SocietyIncome & Expenses Assets & Liabilities

07/01/08 through 06/30/09 As of 06/30/08

12 Months BalanceEnded As of

Category Description 6/30/09 Category Description 6/30/08INCOME ASSETS

Recycling Income 1,002$ Cash in Bank 68,986$

Birdathon 3,626 Investments -NAS Chapter Share 2,946 TOTAL ASSETS 68,986$

Gifts & Memorials 230Wild Wings Support 914Bequests* 47,429 LIABILITIESOther Fundraising 1,129 TOTAL LIABILITIES -$

Other Income 140NET ASSETS 68,986$

TOTAL INCOME 57,416$

DESIGNATED FUNDSOPERATING EXPENSES Memorial Funds 1,808$

Insurance 1,621$ TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS 1,808$Meeting Expenses 1,457

Newsletter Expenses 3,305 AVAILABLE FUNDS 67,178$Office Exp. & Postage 167

Total Operating Expenses 6,550$

PROGRAM EXPENSES Grants Given 2008-2009Grants 3,000$Wild Wings Program 4,725 PROGRAMOther Projects 269 Wild Wings of California 4,725$

Endangered Habitats League 1,000Total Program Expenses 7,994$ Kern River Preserve 1,000

Bahia San Quintin (Baja) Project 1,000TOTAL EXPENSES 14,544$

NET INCOME (DEFICIT) 42,872$ TOTAL GRANTS GIVEN 7,725$

* Pomona Valley Audubon was the beneficiary of a generous bequest from the Estate of Margaret H. Fox.

If you have any questions or comments concerning the above financial statements, or for information on how you can provide forPomona Valley Audubon Society in your will or trust, contact Neil Gilbert, Treasurer, at: [email protected]


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PVAS Field Trips

Sunday, September 6, 2009Beginners Bird WalkRancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenJoin us for our monthly (first Sunday, September,

through June) bird walk at the Rancho Santa AnaBotanic Gardens. Bring binoculars if you have them.Adults and children welcome. The walk is flat and slowand takes about two hours. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at thefront entry gate (north end of College Ave. north ofFoothill Blvd. 1500 N. College Ave.) Leader: Fraser

Pemberton 909-624-6451.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009Midweek Trip to Glen Helen Park,

Meet at Memorial Park in Claremont at 8:00 a.m. fora half day trip to look for fall migrants. Leader: Dan

Gregory 909-944-2259.

Saturday, September, 19, 2009Orange County TripMeet at Memorial Park in Claremont at 7:00 a.m. for atrip for returning shorebirds, migrants. We'll visit BolsaChica, Huntington Memorial Park and San JoachinMarsh Preserve. Bring a lunch. Leader: Pam Kling

909-240-7604.

Sunday, September, 27, 2009Bonelli Park Monthy Hike

Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Bonelli Park headquarters onVia Verde near the 57 freeway for our monthly walk (4thSunday, about 2 hours) at Bonelli Park. Leader: RodHigbie 909-599-6526

Sunday, October, 4, 2009Beginners Bird Walk, Rancho Santa AnaBotanic GardenJoin us for our monthly (first Sunday, September,through June) bird walk at the Rancho Santa Ana

Botanic Gardens. Bring binoculars if you have them.Adults and children welcome. The walk is flat and slowand takes about two hours. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at thefront entry gate (north end of College Ave. north ofFoothill Blvd. 1500 N. College Ave.) Leader: FraserPemberton 909-624-6451.

Wednesday, October, 7, 2009Prado Regional ParkMeet at Memorial Park at 7:00 a.m. for a half day tripfor water birds, vermillion flycatcher and winteringraptors. Over near noon but bring a lunch for snacking

Leader: Dan Gregory 909-944-2259.

Saturday, October, 10, 2009Piute Ponds and VicinityJust off route 14 is one of the best places for observingmigrating water birds Piute Ponds on EdwardsAir Force Base. Last year we had excellent looks a

Pectoral and Bairds sandpipers and phalaropes. Meet atMemorial Park at 6:00 a.m. and bring a lunch. Leader:

Dan Guthrie 909-607-2836.

Saturday & Sunday,October, 17-18, 2009Morro Bay Field TripThis trip is at prime time for vagrant species along thecoast. After viewing the shorebirds at Morro Bay wewill scout the vagrant traps nearby and at Oceano, OsoFlacco Lake, and possibly stop in Santa Barbara onour return. Meet at the base of the Morro Bay rock a

8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Leader: Dan Guthrie 909-607-2836.

Sunday, November, 1, 2009Beginners Bird Walk, Rancho Santa AnaBotanic GardenJoin us for our monthly (first Sunday, September,through June) bird walk at the Rancho Santa AnaBotanic Gardens. Bring binoculars if you have themAdults and children welcome. The walk is flat and slowand takes about two hours. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the

front entry gate (north end of College Ave. north ofFoothill Blvd. 1500 N. College Ave.) Leader: FraserPemberton 909-624-6451.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009Mt. Baldy Village and VicinityMeet at Memorial park at 7:30 am for a trip into ourlocal mountains for woodpeckers and perhaps a dipper!

Leader: Dan Gregory 909-944-2259.

Everyone is welcome to join us for one of our many field trips! Wetry to car pool whenever possible. Contact the leader beforehand toarrange transportation from Memorial Park.


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PVAS Field Trips(Cont'd.)Saturday, November, 21, 2009Antelope Valley Owl Pellet CollectingTripA trip north to collect owl pellets along a cottonwood

wash for our educational programs. Trip requires about

a mile of easy walking and, we hope, a lot of pickingup pellets from the ground. Children welcome! Wewill also look for raptors. Meet at Memorial Park at7:00 a.m. and bring a lunch. Leader: Dan Guthrie

909-607-2836.

Sunday, November, 22, 2009Bonelli Park Monthy Hike

Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Bonelli Park headquarters on

Via Verde near the 57 freeway for our monthly walk (4th

Sunday, about 2 hours) at Bonelli Park. Leader: RodHigbie 909-599-6526

How to Select, Plant and Care for California

Natives in Your Garden

Workshop I: October 25 and November 1Workshop II: November 8 and 15

Co-sponsored by Sea and Sage Audubon andPomona Valley Audubon

The diversity, abundance and beauty of Californias flora

provide an exciting opportunity for incorporating native

plants into residential gardens. Because many California

natives are adapted to our dry southern California climate

and require less water than lawn and many nonnative plants,

they can contribute substantial benefits to our environment.Natives planted in even small gardens can provide resting

places and food sources for resident and migrating birds,

butterflies and other insect pollinators.

This workshop will give you information on selecting

appropriate native plants for the spaces in your garden. You

will learn how and when to plant natives, as well as how to

care for and prune them. Soil and watering requirements

that enable these plants to thrive will also be discussed.

The workshop meets on two Sundays (9 am to noon and 9

LocalMmbshp

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No Du!

If you are a Local Member (not a member of

National Audubon) or are a member of another

chapter, it is time to pay for your subscription

to the Chaparral Naturalist. Rate is $10/year.

Remember that you can become a member of

National Audubon for only $20/year. If you are

already a member of National Audubon, your

membership in our local chapter is already

paid.

am to 1 pm) on two consecutive weekends for 7

hours of instruction. Workshops I and II cover the

same material. You will visit two residential gardens, a

botanic garden (additional entrance fee) and a nursery.

Meeting locations are in Santa Ana and Claremont. A

donation of $30 or more per person is requested if you can

afford it. Enrollment is limited.

To reserve a place, send your $30 check payable to

Sea and Sage Audubon and a self-addressed stamped

envelope (SASE) to Diane Bonanno, 4611 Santa Fe St.,

Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Sea and Sage Audubon and

Pomona Valley Audubon will both benefit from your

donation. State which workshop you wish to attend; if

you are able to attend either workshop, indicate your first

and second choices. Please include your phone number

and email address. Confirmations as well as directions

to meeting locations and other material will be mailed to

you. No reservations will be taken by phone. If you have

questions, you may call Diane at 714-572-9911.

Co-leaders: Diane Bonanno & Pat Overby, Landscape

Designers Specializing in California Natives

Native GardeningWorkshop


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PVAS FALL/wiNter FieLD triPS 2009-10

September

Sunday, September 6, 2009- Beginners Bird Walk,Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Midweek Trip toGlen Helen Park, 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Orange CountyTrip: Bolsa Chica, Huntington Central Parkand San Joachin marsh Preserve, 7:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 - Bonelli Park MonthyHike, 8:00 a.m.

OctOber

Sunday, October 4, 2009 - Beginners Bird Walk,Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Prado Regional Park,7:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Piute Ponds, 6:00 a.m.Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18, 2009 - Morro

Bay Field Trip. Call Dan Guthrie for more info.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - Bonelli Park MonthyHike, 8:00 a.m.

NOvember

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - Beginners Bird Walk,Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Mt. Baldy Villageand Vicinity, 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Antelope ValleyOwl Pellet Collecting trip, 7:00 a.m.

Sunday, November 22. Bonelli Park Monthy Hike.Rod Higbie, 8:00 a.m.

December

Sunday, December 6, 2009 Beginners Bird Walk,Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, Dececember 12, 2009 Coastal OrangeCounty, 7:00 a.m.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Bonelli ParkPre-Christmas trip, 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 19, 2009 - Annual ChristmasCensus

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - Bonelli Park MonthyHike. Rod Higbie

One day and half day trips start at Memorial

Park, Indian Hill Blvd at 10th Street, Claremont.

Weekend trips usually meet at the destination

on Saturday morning. Bonelli Park trips meet

at park headquarters on Via Verde, just off

the 57 freeway. It is recommended for all trips

to bring a snack and plenty of water, lunch if

recommended.

2009 PVAS FlockLeader AwardThank You

It was a wonderful surprise andhonor to be named PVASs Flock

Leaders for 2009. Thank you allso much. Rod and I have enjoyedour association with PVAS, and thefriendships we have made. Birding isour passion, and living so close toBonelli Regional Park has enabled usto pursue this hobby almost on a dailybasis. We are fortunate to be able toshare this with you all on our monthlybird walks. We, too, have learned fromthose who have participated, and helped

spot more birds. Join us the fourthSundays of the month at Bonelli Parkheadquarters, 120 Via Verde at 8:00am.

Pat Higbie

The word is out; if you want a wild time at a birding event you need

to attend the CVBS. We are back at the same hotel address, but it

is now a new Hiltonand it is gorgeous! Dont care how nice are

the amenities? Then check out our speakers and programs; keynote

speakers Stephen Shunk and Murrelet Halterman will speak onthe magic of birding and Yellow-billed Cuckoos, respectively, the

world famous Bill Clark will speak on raptors, Jon Dunn and Joe

Morlan return to give us ID tips, and there are special programs on

Tricolored Blackbirds and Red Crossbills plus lots more. This all in

addition to great field trips (check out the new ones), art displays,

vendor booths, and the opportunity to just hang-out with old and new

friends. Oh, and did I mention we will be in a newly remodeled and

finished hotel? Join uswe look forward to being with you.

For more information and to register online, check the website at

www.cvbs.org, or contact Frances Oliver at [email protected]

For hotel reservations, call the Stockton Hilton Hotel directlyat 209-957-9090.

Come and bird your problems away. See you there!

13th Annual Central ValleyBirding Symposium

November 19-22, 2009


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PVAS OFFiCerS 2009-2010

President ......................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836Vice-President .............Bruce Strang ..... 626-339-6984Secretary .....................Pam Kling ...........909-596-7604Treasurer ......................Neil Gilbert ........ 909-626-0334Board Member ...........Nancy Strang .... 626-339-6984Board Member ............Dick Moore ......... 909-626-1127Board Member ............Pat Higbie .......... 909-599-6526Board Member ............Rod Higbie ........909-599-6526

COMMittee CHAirSConservation ...............Dick Moore ......... 909-626-1127Education .....................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836Field Trips ....................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836Membership ................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836Publications .................Neil Gilbert ........909-626-0334Publicity .......................Shirley Harris ......909-982-9727Door Prizes ..................Karlene Campo ..909-627-8191Hospitality ....................Gloria Slosberg ..909-626-4754Website ........................Mike Klein ...........909-625-5510

CHAPArrAL NAtUrALiSt

Editor ............................Pam Kling ...........909-596-7604

The Chaparral Naturalistis published bimonthly,except July and August by the Pomona Valley

Audubon Society. Copy deadline is the lastThursday of the month. Articles may be reprintedwithout permission, but please give credit tothe author and the Chaparral Naturalist. Weencourage members to submit articles and photosby email at [email protected]. Acceptablele formats are jpg, Word and Excel.

Subscriptions to the newsletter are available for$10 per year to non-members. Make checkspayable to PVAS and mail to W. M. Keck

Science Center, 925 N. Mills Ave., Claremont,CA 91711.

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Chapter Code: Pomona Valley Audubon CO8, 7XCHYou may also join National Audubon via our website at:

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National Audubon Membership

Annual membership in the National Audubon Society is $30 peryear. New membership dues are $20. Members receive the

Audubon Magazine and Chaparral Naturalist newsletter. Renew-als of membership are computerized by National Audubon andshould not be sent to PVAS. However, a new membership maybe sent directly to PVAS.

Make checks payable to National Audubon Society. Mail payment

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Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenFall Classes

To register, call the Registrar, 909.625-8767 x224; [email protected] REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES

Habitat Gardening: Simple Ways to Builda California-Native Water Feature

Use the right combination o water-lovers, and youll not only enjoy the plantlie, youll be treated to an assortment o wildlie drawn to your water eature.Well discuss the proper selection o Caliornia native plants appropriate or awater eature, plus materials, sources, and simple techniques or assembly andcare. A complete list o materials and sources will be provided so that you canbuild your own water eature at home. Water-eature plants will be available orpurchase at the Garden. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and your clothesa little wet!Bob Allen, RSABG Research Associate, Biology Proessor, & AuthorSaturday, September 26, 9:00 am 12:00 noon$36 ($40 nonmember) Limit: 12 participantsCode: 094HRT105

Fall Botany and Birding HikeAt the Top of The Palm Springs TramWatch prickly pear cactus give way to tall palms and eventually to pines androcky peaks as the Aerial Tram ride takes us rom Palm Springs 6,000 eetabove the desert oor to the San Jacinto Mountains. From there it is a 3-milehike (moderate-strenuous) to Hidden Lake and a desert overlook. The trail windsalong a creek, through meadows and stands o Jerey and lodgepole pines andwhite frs. We will see some all blooming wildowers and migrant and residentbirds. Transportation and Aerial Tramway tickets included in ee.

Lorrae Fuentes, Director o Education, RSABGSunday, September 27, 7:30 am 5:00 pm$100 ($125 nonmember) Limit: 10 participantsCode: 094NAT100

Fall Birding Trip: The Palomar MountainsThe Southern Caliornia mountains are prime birding areas or seasonal migrants.Join us or a trip along the Palomar Mountains and Henshaw Lake throughseveral plant and watercourse communities or opportunities to spot the greatestvariety o birds. Transportation provided and included in ee.

Lorrae Fuentes, Director o Education, RSABG

Sunday, November 1, 6:00 am 4:00 pm$86 ($93 nonmember) Limit: 10 participantsCode: 094NAT101

Cultivar Garden Tour: Plant Sale PreviewThis is your opportunity to see how the native plants available at the all plantsale look in a mature landscape setting. Visit the plant displays and glean somehot horticulture tips rom your guide about the many interesting native plantvarieties that are available. Discussion topics will cover proper plant selection,environmental variables that aect plant perormance in garden settings, andthe conditions and garden situations preerred by particular plants.

RSABG StaSunday, November 1, 1:00 pm 3:00 pm$12 ($15 nonmember)Code: 094HRT110

Macro Photography for SLR Camera-UsersEnter the ascinating world o the tiny. Well discuss depth-o-ield, ocus,exposure, equipment, and techniques needed to capture large images o smallsubjects and small details o larger subjects. Participants must have knowledgeo the basics o photography and camera operation. Bring your equipment:SLR camera body, camera user guide, and macro or close-ocusing lens.Recommended but not required: ash, extension tubes, supplementary close-uplenses, and tripod. For Single Lens Reex (SLR) cameras only, not or compact(point-and-shoot) cameras. Open only to those individuals with experience inphotography.

Bob Allen, RSABG Research Associate, Biology Proessor, & AuthorSaturday, November 21, 8:00 am 12:00 noon$48 ($53 nonmember) Limit: 12 participantsCode: 094ART102


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Membership Meetings

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Jess Morton

Conserving CriticalOpen Spaces in BajaImagine having the ability to step back in time 200 years,

then to preserve the abundant wildlife and natural values

of San Diego Bay in perpetuity. Impossible, of course,

but such is the dream today for an equivalent, Mexicos

Bahia San Quintin.

Jess serves on Audubons National Board of Directors, and

is the Treasurer for both Palos Verde/South Bay Audubon

and the Endangered Habitats League. He is the founder of

the Audubon YES! (Youth Environmental Service) Program,

which facilitates youth involvement in conservation.

Thursday, October 1, 2009Dan Guthrie

The Order of BirdsEver wonder why loons are not at the beginning of the new

bird books or what happened to the chicken hawk? President

Dan Guthrie will present a program about bird evolution,

classification, naming, and how we arrange birds in our

field guides. The programwill include slides to illustrate the

fossil history of birds and recent research into their origins

and relationships.

Monthly meetings are held in Bauer Forum of

Claremont McKenna College. Evenings begin with

a bird identification session at 7:00 p.m., followed

by refreshments, a short business meeting, and our

evening program.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Roy Poucher

Birding S.E. Asia:Cambodian Charms,Thai SurprisesFrom Dec 07 to Jan 08 Bird

Odysseys explored old-world

Cambodia and modern Thailand,

enjoying their diverse cultural and natural riches. Come join

us on a photographic tour of these highlights. In Cambodia

travel to the enchanting floating village called Prek Toal

on the ever-changing, sustenance-providing Tonle Sap

Lake. Surrounding Prek Toal is flooded swamp forest,

an international Important Bird Area supporting some of

the most significant large waterbird colonies of Southeast

Asia, including breeding populations of the globallythreatened Spot-billed Pelican. Then walk in the jungle

forests surrounding the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the interesting birds

and architectural/cultural wonders of this area.

Journey to Thailand and see the birders dream bird, the

Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Walk along a beach and find

Malaysian Plover, Black-faced Spoonbill and Painted Stork.

Other shorebirds abound such as Red-wattled Lapwing,

Common Redshank and Broad-billed Sandpiper.

Take walks in high, chilly mountainous Thai forests and

see unbelievable birds such as the Greater Flameback (ahuge and brilliantly colored Woodpecker). Watch as Great

Hornbills swoop down from steep hillsides. View Large-

tailed Nightjars, Spotted Owlets, and a Collared Scops Owl

on our night patrols.

September-October 2009 Chaparral Naturalist - Pomona Valley Audubon Society

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