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| A Valiant Christmas Bird Count February General Meeting Thank You Pee Wee Programs Want to Sail the Bay? Volunteer Opportunities It's Birdathon Month! Welcome New Members Beginners Bird Walks Pee Wee Reports Observations Midweek Walkabout Results Field Trip Report Ellman Shares Insights on National Audubon Nest Box Reminder Complete Christmas Bird Count Results | Beginners Bird Walkby Ken WilsonOur series of Saturday morning Beginners Bird Walks started 1997 with a January4 trip to Rush Creek Open Space Preserve in Marin County. Seventeen birdersenjoyed pleasant weather and a relaxed atmosphere, with good looks at 49species. Ducks were plentiful: 11 species, with Green-winged Teal busilydisplaying. A group of Black-necked Stilts were a delight to watch, anda Hermit Thrush came into the open to provide us with an excellent view.Our highlight of the morning was a perched Ferruginous Hawk, who gave usa fly-by as he departed. See the Calendar for upcoming walks. |