Mesilla Valley Audubon Society http://www.new-mexico-birds.com Mesilla Valley Audubon Society Wed, 16 May 2012 02:17:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mesilla Valley Audubon Society Mesilla Valley Audubon Society no Mesilla Valley Audubon Society Mesilla Valley Audubon Society http://new-mexico-birds.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.new-mexico-birds.com May 19, 2012 Field Trip http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/may-19-2012-field-trip/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/may-19-2012-field-trip/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 02:17:36 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=611 Saturday, May 19, 2012 – Camp Robledo

CJ Goin will lead this trip to a portion of Leasburg Dam State Park that is closed to public access and the birding should be great.  Thanks to Evaristo “Skeeter” Giron of NM State Parks for allowing us to bird in this area.  Hopefully we’ll see some warblers, flycatchers and who knows what else?  Meet at 6:45am at the southwest corner of Lowe’s parking lot on N. Main.  We will leave at 7:00am.  For more information, please contact  Mark Pendleton at mpndltn@gmail.com or 575-635-8711.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/may-19-2012-field-trip/feed/ 0 May 19, 2012 “Program” http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/may-19-2012-program/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/may-19-2012-program/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 02:14:56 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=608 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 – Potluck. 

Our May “program” will be our annual potluck at Lorraine Schulte’s home starting at 5:30.  Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert to share.  If you have folding chairs and TV tables please bring them.  Table service, iced tea and coffee will be provided.  BYOB for other beverages.  If you have questions or need directions, please call Lorraine at 524-7029.  Her address is 1740 Mariposa.  See you there.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/may-19-2012-program/feed/ 0 Field Trip Saturday, March 24, 2012 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/field-trip-saturday-march-24-2012/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/field-trip-saturday-march-24-2012/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:27:22 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=593 As posted earlier, this Saturday’s field trip will be to Aguirre Springs and Holloman Lakes. Please meet at the northwest corner of Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot on N. Main (next to the border patrol station) at 6:45am. We will leave for Aguirre Springs at 7:00am. There is a $3.00 per car entry fee at Aguirre Springs. Please make sure to have plenty of water since there is no drinking water available here. Afterwards, we will head to Holloman Lakes (between White Sands National Monument and Holloman AFB). Be prepared for variable weather and have water, snacks/lunch, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy walking shoes. Contact Mark Pendleton at 635-8711 with questions.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/field-trip-saturday-march-24-2012/feed/ 0 New National Audubon Membership Link http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/new-national-audubon-membership-link/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/new-national-audubon-membership-link/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:49:32 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=576 If you would like to join National Audubon Society and Mesilla Valley Audubon Society as a 1st time, new member, please click here and complete the online form using your credit card.  Use the drop down arrow to select our Chapter Code of Q54 – Mesilla Valley Aud Society.  Thank you for your membership and support.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/new-national-audubon-membership-link/feed/ 0 Dripping Springs – Celebrate The Centennial! http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/dripping-springs-celebrate-the-centennial/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/dripping-springs-celebrate-the-centennial/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:29:32 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=554 SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012

Events All Day Long!
9:00 AM Birding Hike.
11:00 AM Park Ranger Talk – The History of Dripping Springs.
12 to 4 PM Children’s Tent with fun activities for children of all ages.
12 to 4:00 PM Guided Wagon Ride up or down the Dripping Springs
Trail (free of charge, reservations required).
3:00 PM Centennial Talk by NMSU history professor Jon Hunner.
4:00 PM Guided Hike to La Cueva from La Cueva Trailhead led by the
Hermit himself.

Do you have a story of connection to the area? We are going to have an
oral history booth where we will collect contact information to begin an oral
history project for the area.

Come celebrate the Centennial of New Mexico’s statehood at Dripping
Springs Natural Area.
Experience the natural heritage by starting off the day with a guided bird hike
led by Greg Levandoski, a resident bird researcher from Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory. Learn about Dripping Spring’s history with a 20 minute park ranger
talk at the Visitor Center. There will be a tent set for children’s activities from 12 to
4. Ride as if in the olden days up to the livery or back (ride is only one way and you
must reserve time and pick up location beforehand at the visitor center or call 575-
522-1219). Jon Hunner, the department head of NMSU, will present a talk about the
centennial of New Mexico at 3:00 at the Visitor Center. End the day stepping back
in time with a guided hike led by The Hermit to his old home La Cueva at 4:00 -starting point at the La Cueva trailhead.

A $3.00 vehicle pass will apply (except for those who have the
Golden Age, Access, America the Beautiful or the LCDO Recreation
Pass).
No extra fee will be charged for the program.
The Dripping Springs Natural Area is located 10 miles east of Las
Cruces, on the west side of the Organ Mountains. From Exit 1 on
Interstate 25, take University Avenue/Dripping Springs Road to the
end where there is a parking lot.
For further information, call McKinney Briske at BLM’s office at 575-525-4334.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/dripping-springs-celebrate-the-centennial/feed/ 0 Upcoming Field Trips http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/upcoming-field-trips/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/upcoming-field-trips/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:22:30 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=551 Tentative field trip for March 2012 is to Holloman Lakes and Aguirre Springs.

Tentative field trip for April 2012 is to the Lower Gila Box.

Check back for more details on these upcoming trips.

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]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/february-18-2012-field-trip-information/feed/ 0 Great Backyard Bird Count – February 17-20, 2012 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/great-backyard-bird-count-february-17-20-2012/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/great-backyard-bird-count-february-17-20-2012/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:40:01 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=533 The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.

If you want more information, please visit The Great Backyard Bird Count web page.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/great-backyard-bird-count-february-17-20-2012/feed/ 0 February 2012 Field Trip Change http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/february-2012-field-trip-change/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/february-2012-field-trip-change/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:22:17 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=528 Hello,

The February 18, 2012 field trip scheduled for Fillmore Canyon in the Organ Mountains has been changed.  The new destination will be Leasburg Dam State Park.  We hope to see more birds at Leasburg.  Please check back here as the meeting time and place will be posted soon.  Thank you.

]]> http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/february-2012-field-trip-change/feed/ 0 Intermediate Birdwatching Class http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/intermediate-birdwatching-class/ http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/intermediate-birdwatching-class/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:54:27 +0000 bkrod1 http://www.new-mexico-birds.com/?p=513 Offered by Mesilla Valley Audubon Society in partnership with Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park.

Interested in improving your identification skills or learning more about the physical and behavioral adaptations that help birds survive?  Through classroom sessions and field trips, we’ll help you to improve your birding skills and to develop a deeper appreciation for these amazing creatures.

This course will focus on vocalizations, form and function, and bird behavior.  On our field trips, we’ll explore some of the diverse habitats that are found in our region, from wetlands to desert foothills.

Classroom Sessions:  Tuesdays, April 10, 17 and 24
Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm

Field Trips:  Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28
(half-day to 3/4-day trips)

Cost:  $40.00
Registration Deadline:  March 27, 2012

Contact Nancy at 575-521-8087 for more information and registration.

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