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Thanks to all who participated in the Festival. We had a great time! Check out all the species we saw. Be sure to browse photos sent in by John Woodyard and Melissa Renfro and other participants in the field trips. If you wish to have some of your photos included, email them to the webmaster (birdbrain@amazingnature.us) |
Report Audubon Spring Retreat April 28-29, 2012 
Once again the Utah Audubon Council met in
southern Utah for the annual Spring Retreat.
Saturday, April 28, was spent at Lytle Ranch
Preserve. After leaving Hwy 91 we passed by many
acres of recently burned wilderness, but when we
drove down into the preserve, we were met by
hundreds of happy, singing birds flying
everywhere.
From Lytle we drove down to Beaver Dam, the Golf Course, hoping to find more bird species. After we were about "birded-out" we drove on up to the White Dome Preserve to observe the beautiful Dwarf Bearclaw Poppies in full bloom. Very special since this is the only area in the whole world where they grow and bloom. The following morning we met at the Tonaquint Nature Center with President John Bellmon presiding, to discuss what Audubon is doing in Utah. Wasatch, Bridgerland, Greater Salt Lake, and Red Cliffs Audubons each talked about their activities within their chapters. Then we heard from Wayne Mortinson, from National, hearing their concerns and expectations. This meeting was very worthwhile to keep up our enthusiasm to keep working on our projects and to try different ways to learn and have fun. We are looking forward to our next Fall Retreat. Support Wildlife Research Keith Day very interested in any sightings of the following species: Crissal Thrasher Bendire's Thrasher Bell's Vireo Abert's Towhee Virginia's Warbler Yellow-billed Cuckoo Notations of time, place (as detailed as possible) and numbers are very important. Records of gender, age, behavior, habitat, etc. would be helpful. His contact information follows, as well. Thank you. Keith Day, Wildlife Biologist Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 1470 N. Airport Rd. Cedar City, UT 84721 435-865-6100 (o) 435-691-3113 (c) 435-586-2457 (fx) keithday@utah.gov ~
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Today's update 5-18-2012 Kolob Field Trip Report (details below) This week's Artists & Birds article "Eggs and Ravens" Young Artists & Birds Updated 5-7-2012 Charley McKay Springdale Elementary  Color Me Feathered Updated 12-6-2010  Red Cliffs' Photographers  James Huddle  redcliffsaudubon@gmail.com Phone: 435 673-0996 Original Red Cliffs Audubon logo design by Phil Janney WBF drawing by Pam Wheeler (modeled from a photo by Patrick Williams) Webmaster: birdbrain@amazingnature.us ~~~ The Red Cliffs Organization We would love to have you as a new Audubon member. We promise fun and informative field trips in the company of "old birds", "new birds", and "snowbirds." All are welcome! See you there! |
