Birding Camp Pendleton Presented by Eric Kershner, Ph.D.
Thursday, May 29
7 p.m. Social—7:30 p.m. Program
The rugged terrain of Camp Pendleton covers 195 square
miles and serves as both a buffer against rampant sprawl
along our coast, and a magnet for wildlife. Still largely
undeveloped with large swaths of pristine habitat, the base
is actively managed to protect and preserve its natural resources
while not compromising its military mission.
Eric Kershner is the wildlife management branch head for
Camp Pendleton. His presentation will focus on the Bird Conservation
Program being implemented on base, including programs for
threatened and endangered species and migratory birds. Come learn
about the nearly 300 bird species living in the various habitats found
on base.
Field Trip to the Base Saturday, May 31st
Eric will lead a special BVAS field trip to Camp Pendleton on Saturday, May 31st. Among the birds we’ll seek will be breeding populations of sensitive species like least tern, Bell’s vireo, willow flycatcher, and cactus wren. Come view coastal Southern California the way it was fifty years ago.
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San Elijo Lagoon Day
Celebrate With Mother Nature
Sat., May 10, 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Lots of Ways to Enjoy Nature:
Informal 5-K Fun Run
Guided Nature Walk
Birding Station
Spring Wildflowers
Children’s Storytime
Migrating and Nesting Birds
Special Trailhead Exhibits and Displays
Directions:
Lagoon Day activities will take place at the Rios Ave. and
Santa Carina Ave. trailheads. Both trailheads are in Solana
Beach, and can be reached by taking the Lomas Santa
Fe exit from I-5. Rios Ave. is west of the freeway, and the
Sta. Carina trailhead is east. Please call 760/436-3944 or
visit www.sanelijo.org. for directions or more information.
Lagoon Day is hosted by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy and the County of San Diego Parks & Recreation, and it’s FREE!
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BVAS Mailing Address:
Buena Vista Audubon
PO Box 480
Oceanside, CA 92049-0480
Support our Ruddy Duck Club members! Click on the above picture for details
The Karma of Giving
Sometimes it is hard to figure out how very busy people
find the time to still give so much to causes they care
about. This month the Ruddy Duck Club would like to
honor the McStein Team--Stephan McLaughlin and
Donna Steinbrenner of Seagaze Realty and All in 1
Loans--for their recent Ruddy Duck Club renewal. The
McStein Team was a charter member of the RDC, but
Donna Steinbrenner has been a familiar face at the Nature
Center for years. Donna is a valuable member of our
newsletter circulation team. She may
have personally folded and sealed the
newsletter you are reading right now!
This can be tedious work but it is one
of the important tasks that must be
done for BVAS to remain functional.
We recently spoke with Donna about
her involvement with Audubon. She
said that giving back to the community
just feels so good. She realizes a
positive karma from her volunteer work at BVAS. She
recently had her best year ever and can directly link at
least one sale to her involvement with Audubon. Thank
you, Donna, for all of your hard work on our behalf.
May is a perfect time to make a springtime contribution
to the Nature Center. Don't forget to send in your Birdathon
donation or call Tom Troy at 760-967-6915 for
information on becoming a Ruddy Duck Club member.
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