| CALENDAR January - July
2010 |
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Program meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St N. (29th and Woodlawn), Wichita, KS, 316-683-5499. All programs and field trips are free and open to the public. To conserve gas (and money) please make
an effort to
carpool for field trips. Notify the field trip leader if you plan to
attend so cars and riders can be matched up. Information about
carpooling will also be posted on the Kansas bird listserve (KSBIRD-L) |
| JANUARY |
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JANUARY 2, SATURDAY, 7:30
a.m.
RED HILLS CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT JANUARY 30, SATURDAY, 10 a.m. - noon EAGLE WATCH AT CHAPLIN NATURE CENTER Mid-winter is a great time to view Bald Eagles in Kansas. Searching for open water, many eagles migrate to Kansas for the winter. We will take a 1.5 mile hike to the Arkansas River. Bring binoculars if you have them. Leader: , 620-442-4133 |
| FEBRUARY |
| FEBRUARY
6, SATURDAY, Noon KANOPOLIS LAKE AND SALINE COUNTY The primary object of this trip is to view Short-eared Owls at dusk in prairies near Salina. On the way to Salina in the afternoon we will visit Maxwell Game Preserve and Kanopolis Lake to observe raptors, waterfowl and other wintering birds. Depart from the Great Plains Nature Center parking lot at noon. Leaders: & FEBRUARY 6, SATURDAY, 10 a.m. - noon EAGLE WATCH AT CHAPLIN NATURE CENTER Mid-winter is a great time to view Bald Eagles in Kansas. We will take a 1.5 mile hike to the Arkansas River. Bring binoculars if you have them. Leader: , 620-442-4133 FEBRUARY 16, TUESDAY, 7:30
p.m. PROGRAM AT THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE
CENTER FEBRUARY 27, SATURDAY, 8 a.m.
El Dorado Lake |
| MARCH |
| MARCH
5, FRIDAY, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. WOODCOCK HIKE & NIGHT HIKE
AT CHAPLIN NATURE CENTER
Raptors of Kansas by Nathan Ofsthun, member of Wichita Audubon. Meet the hawks, falcons and owls of the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit in this live raptor demonstration. MARCH 20, SATURDAY, 9 a.m. OAK PARK CLEANUP Help keep this priceless birding spot litter-free. Meet by the north pond, and bring gloves. Trash bags and other equipment will be provided. Leader: , 263-4042 MARCH 27, SATURDAY, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. WICHITA AREA LOCAL TRIP We will visit local birding locations within a 30 minutes drive of Wichita, at the discretion of the trip leader. The trip will depart from the King's-X Restaurant, corner of 21st St N and Amidon. Leader: , 687-4268 |
| APRIL |
| APRIL
3, SATURDAY, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SPRING CLEANUP AT CHAPLIN NATURE CENTER
Volunteer to help get CNC in shape with building cleanup or trail
maintenance. Light workloads or heavy, your choice. Leader: , 620-442-4133 APRIL 10, SATURDAY, 5 a.m. LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKENS & SWARTZ CANYON Overnight lodging in Pratt is suggested as this trip will depart before 5 a.m. After viewing the chickens we will visit Swartz Canyon on the Merrill Ranch. This portion of the trip will involve fording the Salt Fork River and hiking for several miles. Pre-registration is required. Leader: , 832-0182 & Ken Brunson APRIL 21, TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m. PROGRAM AT THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER Program to be announced. APRIL 25 - MAY 1 EXTENDED FIELD TRIP TO SOUTH FLORIDA Our most ambitious extended trip yet! This trip will include the Everglades, Florida Keys, and Dry Tortugas, plus other destinations at time allows. We will fly to either Orlando or Miami and rent passenger vans. A deposit will be required and the number of participants will be limited. Exact dates may change subject to travel arrangements. Details will be announced as planning progresses. Leaders: , 942-2164, , 687-4268, , 832-0182, and |
| MAY |
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MAY 7 - 9, FRIDAY - SUNDAY,
AMERICA'S BIRDIEST COUNTY COMPETITION Coordinators:
,
737-1307, and
,
617-7171 MAY 8, SATURDAY, 8 a.m. WARBLER WALK AT OAK PARK Meet by the pond at the north end of the park. Expect a varied list of migratory birds including flycatchers, orioles, sparrows, vireos and warblers. Leader: , 263-1251 MAY 18, TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m. PROGRAM AT THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER The Chaplin Nature Center by Shawn Silliman, Naturalist & Director of Chaplin Nature Center Explore the pride and joy of the Wichita Audubon Society and discover the education and conservation work being accomplished at the Chaplin Nature Center. MAY 22, SATURDAY, 6:30 a.m. GREAT SALT PLAINS N.W.R. A late spring trip to one of the best birding sites in Oklahoma. Depart from the Kings-X restaurant at 21st St N and Amidon at 6:30 a.m. Leader: , 942-2164 MAY 29, SATURDAY, 7 a.m. DERBY AREA & BUTLER COUNTY FISHING LAKE Depart from the parking lot of the Village Inn, 1200 N Rock Rd in Derby. Leader: , 737-1307 |
| JUNE |
| JUNE
19, SATURDAY, 7:30 p.m. BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES &
BREAKFAST AT CNC Start the day with a melody of birds as you eat breakfast on the porch of the visitor's center. After breakfast we will walk the trails in search of butterflies and wildflowers. Please register with Shawn at least 2 days in advance so we'll have enough breakfast. Leader: , 620-442-4133. |
| JULY |
| JULY
10, SATURDAY, 8:30 a.m. BUTTERFLY COUNT AT CHAPLIN NATURE
CENTER Help us count and identify butterflies as part of a North American Butterfly Association official count. Leader: , 620-442-4133 JULY 20, TUESDAY, 6 p.m. ANNUAL PICNIC Meet at the Great Plains Nature Center for an air-condiioned picnic. Bring a dish to share and your own service. Drinks will be provided. After the meal we'll watch a nature film in the auditorium. |