NEW - January 2015 Printable County Checklists with occurrence codes
LIKE! STANISLAUS AUDUBON SOCIETY ON FACEBOOK
Stanislaus Audubon Society has started a Facebook page for Stanislaus and Merced County birders to share comments and photos on birds and birding. You may contact the Facebook administrator at stanislausaudubon@gmail.com.
BIG YEAR 2018 - STANISLAUS AUDUBON SOCIETY The Stanislaus Audubon Society is once again promoting a Big Year birding event for 2018. Go to the link on the menu bar to learn more about this enjoyable, collaborative event! |
LOCAL BIRD MOVIE
Do you want to learn to watch birds? If so click on the movie just below this box, "Wings Over Our Two Counties". It will get you started, and all in the context of our own Stanislaus/Merced counties area. Or, just watch it for the pretty pictures, as well as Jim Gain's slide show just below it.
Field Trip Information Updated 11/3/18
Sunday, November 11 & Sunday
December 30, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. Please note these trips are NOT
scheduled for the third Sunday of the month. This refuge near Modesto offers diverse habitats, including mixed
species transitional areas, riparian forest, oak wood-lands, grassland, and
seasonal wetlands. Meet at the Stanislaus County Library parking lot (1500 I
Street, Modesto) at 7:00 a.m. We will return to Modesto mid-afternoon. Trip
leader: Ralph Baker, SASFieldTrips@yahoo.com . The December refuge trip will coincide with, and be a part of, the
Caswell/Westley Christmas Bird Count.
I am sorry to say that, due to
other commitments and the holidays, I will not be able to offer Saturday refuge
trips beginning in November as promised. I will, however, try to offer a
Saturday trip to the refuge in January.
Saturday, December 8, Merced National Wildlife Refuge. This
auto route tour gives birders an opportunity to see many species of waterfowl
returning to the San Joaquin Valley for the winter. There are also a few
trails where we may encounter some passerine species. Trip leader, Sal
Salerno (bees2@sbcglobal.net) will meet participants at the Stanislaus Library
parking lot (1500 I Street) at 7:00 a.m. Carpooling is encouraged.
Bring lunch, binoculars, field guide, and insect repellent. Participants
will return to Modesto in mid-afternoon. R.S.V.P. is not necessary, but
helpful.
Audubon Field Trip Email List
If you would like to be on a group email to advise you of all Audubon field
trips, please email: Ralph Baker at SASFieldTrips@yahoo.com
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The Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant of the City of Modesto - Ponds Information (Updated on September 9, 2018)
The Modesto Ponds are open to birders only on the second Saturday of every month. You must make an appointment at least 5 days in advance by calling 209-342-4501 or (preferably) by emailing Patricia Becerra at pbecerra@modestogov.com AND Ben Koehler at bkoehler@modestogov.com. Upon receiving permission, you will meet the operator at the gate at 8:00 a.m. You will then fill out the Liability Release Form when you sign in, and then pick up a map which clearly identifies the areas open to the public. Speed limit is 25 mph. Do not cross any bridge with a vehicle. The hours of birding are 8:00 -3:00 p.m. The location of the facility is 7007 Jennings Road. The operator phone on Saturday is 209-652-8662. | |
* MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION $20 per year *Use forms from National Audubon Society *Call N.A.S. at 1-844-428-3826 S.A.S. chapter code is C36. The expiration date of your membership is located on the mailing label of Valley Habitat.
* SECOND EDITION OF BIRDING SITES BOOKLET AVAILABLE As of October 25, 2016, the second edition of "The Birding Sites of Stanislaus and Merced Counties" is currently available. This new edition contains many rare or uncommon birds found since 2011. Three new trails have been added, and a few birding sites were deleted or updated. Eight new species of birds that were accepted as Stanislaus County records have been included, as well. In addition, new photographs of birds have been added to the 96-page edition. For information on where to obtain the birding booklet, contact any member of the Board of Governors of S.A.S.
* ANDREW JACKSON GRAYSON, 'BIRDS OF THE PACIFIC SLOPE'
On July 12, 2016, Stanislaus Audubon Society donated "Birds of the Pacific Slope" to the Vasche Library at California State University, Stanislaus. The two-volume set of Andrew Jackson Grayson's work, consisting of his biography, field notes, and 156 watercolor prints, is housed in Special Collections. Members of the public can view these volumes by calling Special Collections (209-664-6538) or Circulation Coordinator (209-664-6561) and making an appointment to see them. You can read the tragic saga of this "Audubon of the West" by going to "Sal's Articles" link.
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