When: Second Wednesday of the month, September through May; 7:00 PM (see
Events Calendar)
Where: White Mountain Research Station (4 mi. East of Bishop on East Line St.,
see Map)
Evening programs will be preceded by (1) announcements of interest to the membership, and (2) sharing of recent bird sightings and other news on the local natural history scene. Check local news media for possible changes.
Enjoy the Shorebirds of Owens Lake!
So you miss the shore and the birding that it has? Well, continuing our tradition of beautiful bird and travel photos, join Mike Prather and Pete Pumphrey as they take us on a virtual tour of Owens Lake. We will “travel” all the way around the lake viewing the lush areas that create habitat for an incredible number of shore birds who frequent this Inyo County Important Bird Area. Dust mitigation by Department of Water and Power has allowed this to happen and with the work of ESAS and DWP and many others hopefully it will continue. This will be a good program to either sharpen those identification skills or for those who have never driven around the entire lake. Also learn about the continuing process to preserve these bird areas with a update from Mike Prather and ESAS President Pete Pumphrey. For more info see www. ESAudubon.org or call Roberta at 872-7846. Everyone is welcome to attend. Non-members attending the meeting have a chance to win a free 12 month membership to the local chapter of Audubon!
Threats to California Birds with Jordan Wellwood
The Central Valley/Sierra Nevada Conservation Coordinator for Audubon California, Jordan Wellwood, will discuss the major threats that birds face in California and what Audubon is doing to protect the landscapes that birds will need in order to thrive in the future. She will also share opportunities for local citizens to get involved and make a real difference in their communities. Jordan works with local chapters on a variety of conservation projects, as well as at the state level on Audubon’s priority projects for the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada.