Volume 11 Number 1
August 1997
CONTENTS
Annual Picnic Begins 49th Year
Dues Increase
It's Time To Pay The Piper!
Become A Membership Ambassador
Hail!!! And Thanks
They're Back!!!
Great Turnout For Our Summer Meeting!
Calendar of Events
Teaming With Wildlife Initiative
Hoods in the Woods
Endangered Species Act Renewal
Field Trip Reports
Fourth Annual Fall Migration Count
Farewell, Solitary Vireo!
Vacation Reports
Neither Neighbor Wise To Other's Owl Calls
HARFORD CHAPTER - MOS FIELD TRIPS AUGUST-OCTOBER 1997
The Fifth National BIG SIT!
Harford Bird Club Survey
PICNIC RESERVATION FORM
Why not begin the new birding year with a social event? The Harford
Bird Club's annual picnic will occur at the 4-H Camp at Rocks State Park on
Saturday, September 6. This will be the seventh year at the 4-H camp. The
picnic gives old and new members a chance to meet and socialize at a relaxing
and pleasant place. Don`t forget to bring all of your summer stories and
experiences to share.
Tom Congersky and crew will once again prepare his legendary roast beef.
Additional foods will be potato salad, Cole slaw, baked beans, corn-on-the-cob,
crab soup, rolls, watermelon and cake. All utensils and paper goods will be
provided. Please bring the beverage of your choice. Those who wish to attend
the picnic and bring their own food are welcome to do so.
The picnic will be held on Saturday, September 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. Food will be
served at 3 p.m. Please return the reservation form at the back of the
newsletter by Friday, August 29. The cost will be $11 per person (those under
10 are free).
A NEW EVENT--A WHITE ELEPHANT or TWO LEGGED STOOL AUCTION will be conducted
by Randy Robertson as a fund raiser. Please bring any kind, type, or
description of item to be auctioned off to help raise funds. It does not
have to be bird related. Randy's expertise as an auctioneer will provide some
light entertainment.
There will be a bird walk later on in the afternoon. This walk is usually
just that. But one never knows! There is always hope!
Directions to the 4-H Camp are as follows: From Bel Air, take Route 24
north through Forest Hill. As you enter Rocks State Park, look for the Cherry
Hill Road bridge on the right. Turn right onto Cherry Hill Road and take the
first immediate left into the camp. Our group is usually given the first
picnic pavilion on the left.
If you have any questions, please call Tom at 410-676-6489.
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As presented in the June newsletter, a review of our financial condition shows
that the club's fortunes have declined. Briefly, over the past four years the
amount of annual dues collected has decreased by 20% while our expenses have
increased by 23%. The club has incurred a deficit in each of the last four
years. We have been spending more than we have been taking in, and the small
reserve that had been slowly built up over the years has now decreased to nil.
We do have other fund raisers such as the picnic, raffles, sales of items, and
other activities but this is not enough to carry the load.
Likewise, we do reach out to contact anyone interested in becoming a new
member. The field trips, picnics, dinners, and other social events are
advertised to the best of our ability and within the constraints put on the
club by the local media.
After much discussion the Executive Council has voted to increase the dues by
$3 for individuals, households, and also for sustaining members. There will
be no dues increase for students. The new dues structure will be $21 for
individuals, $27 for households, $37 for sustaining members, and $11 for
associate members from other MOS chapters. To the best of my knowledge, it
has been at least seven years since the dues were increased. This decision was
not taken lightly, and we had to look several years into the future when
setting this increase.
The club does not retain all of the dues collected. Please recall that a
portion of the dues goes directly to MOS. The club must send to MOS $10 for
each individual member and $15 for households. A major portion of MOS dues
goes for the publication of the Yellowthroat and Maryland
Birdlife. Almost all of the local dues collected is used for publication
of Wrenderings.
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Annual dues are now due for the club year from September 1, 1997 through August
31, 1998. This year the membership form has again been combined with the
return envelope. Please fill out the form, enclose your check made payable to
HARFORD MOS and mail it to our treasurer, Joyce Gorsuch. We would like to
have all dues paid by November 1, 1997. You may pick up your membership card
at the picnic or at the November dinner meeting. Please do not send dues
with the dinner reservation form.
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I know that each of you already present the Harford Bird Club in a positive and
professional way at every opportunity.
Please become a membership and recruitment ambassador at every field trip,
dinner meeting or social activity. We do have membership information, forms,
and brochures to help in recruitment. Please call Larry Fry if you need
supplies.
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Mark Johnson recently completed his two-year term of office as President of the
Harford Bird Club. I wish to thank Mark for his many hours of work and
diligent efforts put into keeping the club on the tracks. Mark's stress level
was raised to new heights by the club presidency, job hunting, graduate and
post-graduate courses, and by the many challenges of having two small children
at home. He has done a good job and deserves a big thank you from each
member.
Mark was presented with a gift to show the club's appreciation for his efforts
over the past two years. He was given a copy of the Breeding Bird Atlas
Of Maryland And The District Of Columbia at the recent social at the
Leight Center.
On a personal note, I wish to thank Mark for his kind words about me in the
June newsletter.
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It seems like only yesterday when Jean loaded the four or five boxes of
"Presidency Paraphernalia" into the back of the silver Volvo and hauled them
down the road to Mark`s house. Now, at the blink of an eye--THEY'RE BACK!
Woe is me.
Actually, I am pleased to be the new president of the Harford Bird Club. I
look forward to the challenge of keeping the club going as a viable essential
organization.
Please contact me if you have any suggestions or ideas as to how we can
increase membership or publicity about the club.
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Great Turnout For Our Summer Meeting!
by Mark Johnson
The Bird Club's first mid-summer meeting at the Anita Leight Estuary Center was
a resounding success! More than 40 people attended the wine and cheese event.
Our highlights started with an introduction to the facilities at the Center by
the park naturalist, Heather Helm. We then proceeded with a quick meeting
where our new president, Larry Fry received the symbolic ‘gavel of power'.
Our outgoing president, Mark Johnson was thanked with a copy of the Atlas of
the Birds of Maryland for the term in office, presented by Larry. A brief
meeting ensued then we continued to socialize and explore the facilities.
After a brief intermission, we assembled in the conference center for a talk
regarding the Breeding Bird Survey by Keith Pardieck of the USGS Biological
Research Division. Mr. Pardieck described the trends in many familiar species
with a national and regional perspective, including key species declines in the
state of Maryland. Many thanks go out to all who helped with this evening,
specifically Larry and Jean Fry and Carole and Joe Vangrin who helped get the
food together; great job!
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| Saturday, Sep 6 | Annual Picnic at Rocks 4-H Camp.
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| Saturday, Sep 6 | MOS State Board Meeting.
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| Wednesday, Sep 10 | Field Trip Committee meeting at Dave Webb's house.
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| Saturday, Sep 20 | 4th Annual Fall Migration Count
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| Tuesday, Sep 23 | Deadline to submit Harford bird reports to Dave
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| | Ziolkowski for May 21 - Sep 20. Dave's address is
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| | 810 Chatfield Road, Joppatowne, MD 21085.
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| Thursday, Sep 25 | Deadline for submitting articles for the October
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| | newsletter to Les Eastman. Les' address is
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| | 4034 Wilkinson Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.
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| Friday, Nov 7 | Dinner Meeting at Churchville Presbyterian Church
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| | at 6:15 PM.
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| Saturday, Dec 6 | MOS State Board Meeting
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| Tuesday, Dec 30 | Annual Christmas Count
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| May 15-18, 1998 | Annual MOS Conference, Wisp Resort, Garrett County
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At the May dinner meeting, The Harford Bird Club members voted to join in the
Teaming With Wildlife Initiative to lobby The Congress to place a "user fee"
upon certain recreational products. This fee or "tax" would be at the 0.5%
(one-half percent) level on certain recreational products and other items such
as bird seed, optics, bird guides and so on. The money obtained would be used
for conservation projects. Maryland has the potential to obtain $5 million
to aid in conservation projects. This would be similar to the tax or user fee
that sportsmen now pay on firearms and ammunition.
The TWW Initiative needs individuals to write their elected representatives to
push this forward. If interested, please call Larry Fry at 410-452-8539.
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Hoods in the Woods
by Deborah Bowers
A good way for a novice birdwatcher to learn more about birds is to invite an
experienced birder on an outing. In late June, Mark Johnson, immediate past
president, visited our farm and we went out in the woods looking for Wood
Thrush nests. But we were to see much more.
Mark had a homemade mirror pole, and with his trained ear (listening for
alarmed females) and eye (looking at the right height and the preferred shrub
types), he found two Wood Thrush nests and I was treated to my first views of
live bird eggs.
But our day wasn't over yet. We were walking along our woods trail and a bird
unfamiliar to me sang out from nearby. Mark stopped in his tracks. "That was a
Hooded Warbler," he said, and we doubled back to a trail that led into the area
where we had heard it. This trail led down to the stream through a laurel
thicket and a mixed and maturing deciduous woods, which I now know to be a
preferred habitat for hoodeds. The warbler sang out a few more times: "weeta,
weeta, weeteoo" with the last syllable descending.
We paused and looked about us, up into the branches. Mark made some low
whistles and the female, yellow underneath, olive above, soon appeared just
above us, maybe six feet up. Not long after, the male made his appearance,
similar to the female except with a black hood outlining his yellow face and
looking fastened under the neck. It was my first sight of this species. Both
Mark and I felt charmed by this spritely pair.
On my first return to the area where Mark and I had seen the hoodeds -- about
eight days later -- I sat across a big log that is down across the trail,
listening to the male's song not far away. I thought maybe the pair would come
nearby if I waited, and sure enough, they did.
First, the female came. She was chirping incessantly, moving from limb to limb
about 10 feet above me and flaring her tail constantly, revealing bright white
outer feathers. I watched her with delight, not realizing that I was near her
nest, that she was frightened and that I should move away. After a few minutes
the male came, and both of them moved in a circle above me, going from limb to
limb. An understory of black gum and young poplars with sparse foliage, made my
view mostly unobstructed. They were so beautiful I was somewhat mesmerized.
Mark had told me that fellow birder John Wortman was anxious to see a Hooded
Warbler, after not seeing one for quite a while. So I invited John and his wife
Lorna to visit on July 13, a Sunday morning. I took them to the log where I had
sat, and after a good while of watching the agitated female, we finally spotted
the male coming in from the lower part of the hillside in front of us. He had
some food in his beak and landed on the ground at the edge of the laurel
thicket. I thought surely the male had revealed the nest, but the next day
when I returned, for the last time, the spot turned up empty. I found the male
about 20 feet away, very close to the ground, moving among the bushes, chirping
with alarm just like the female, whom I did not see. I moved slowly through the
thicket along a deer trail, squatting down to see if I could spot the nest, but
no luck, not even where I had seen the male come up from the undergrowth. I
decided not to bother the pair again.
Postscript: Five days later, on July 17, I heard another Hooded Warbler in a
small wooded area near our lane. I recognized the song right away. Thanks to
Mark, I've added another bird song to my "birding by ear" repertoire. Thanks
for visiting, Mark!
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The most important political issue facing birders at the national level is
renewal of the Endangered Species Act. Individual letters from birders acting
as concerned citizens and voters are of utmost importance. I urge each
individual to write their elected officials to The Congress urging
reauthorization of the strongest possible Endangered Species Act. I know
that everyone is very busy. But, reauthorization of this act is very
important to birders. Please!!!
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Havre De Grace/APG
by Harold Boling
Six birders met for this trip which has been an eventful one the last couple of
years. Unfortunately, this was a day the birds decided not to cooperate. We
checked the sand bar, Promenade and Bay in Havre de Grace and ran all over APG
and only found 45 species, none of which most people can't find in their
backyards or driving down the highway. The only good things for the attendees
was that they were new to birding and were able to find life birds and places
to go birding in the future.
Upper Deer Creek Valley
by Dennis Kirkwood
Fifteen people began the morning in the rain at Hidden Valley and were rewarded
with gradually clearing weather and 58 species as the morning progressed.
Highlights included good looks at Willow Flycatcher, Grasshopper
Sparrow, Horned Lark, Orchard Oriole and Baltimore
Oriole. The group included four students from Tom Trafton's Fallston High
envirothon team.
Sweet Air Area Gunpowder State Park
by Bill Pfingsten
On May 31, 1997, seven birders visited this under birded area of Harford
County. Located on the border of Baltimore County, this State Park offers a
varied habitat of open fields, heavily wooded areas, flowing water and many
edge areas. With most trees in full leaf, we had to use our ears to locate most
of the 42 species seen or heard. We were able to attract a pair of Barred
Owls with the use of a tape. They flew in and gave us a good look and then
began to call. Their call continued for some time and we continued to hear it
throughout the park. We located several Baltimore Orioles in sycamore
trees at the Gunpowder Falls. In addition, we were able to locate a
Veery by call and everyone had an excellent look as it sang.
Whips and Hoots
by Jean Fry
Eleven people gathered on a cool cloudy evening to listen and look for
Whip-poor-wills and owls. Birds seen before dark were Chipping Sparrow,
Indigo Bunting, Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch,
Gray Catbird, Chimney Swift and a possible Kentucky
Warbler. Birds heard were an Ovenbird, White-eyed Vireo and
Wood Thrush. After dark, two or three Whip-poor-wills responded
and called repeatedly. One flew overhead. Two Screech-Owls were heard
in the distance, but no other owls could be found. It is possible that the
cool temperatures and the scarcity of moths was reason for the low number of
Whip-poor-wills this year.
Eden Mill & Kilgore Falls
by Dave Webb
Fourteen birders meet on a sunny June 29 at Eden Mill Park for a hike in the
Deer Creek valley. A beautiful Blue-winged Warbler singing its typical
'bee buzz' song was one of the first sightings of the morning. A pair of
Brown Thrashers singing while in flight were a surprise to everyone.
The trills of Worm-eating Warblers could be heard from several
locations, but only one person managed a brief glimpse of one of these
secretive birds among the dense understory of the valley forest. Indigo
Buntings were quite common throughout the morning, however one particular
trio put on quite a show. It seems that a male bunting was intent on courting
a female. However her mate jealously guarded against his advances. The
defending male repeatedly chased off the determined intruder, then immediately
returned to his mate each time.
As we drove to Kilgore Falls for the second half of the trip, we stopped along
Falling Branch and found a Louisiana Waterthrush. Walking toward the
falls, we enjoyed the sight and sounds of a Yellow-breasted Chat and a
Northern Rough-winged Swallow darting back and forth along the
course of the stream. At our final destination, we found a pair of Eastern
Phoebes and the nest which they had built along the face of the cliff. In
all, the group tallied 46 species for the morning.
Susquehanna State Park
by John Wortman
As advertised, this was a leisurely walk. The temperature was in the 70's
which seemed delightfully cool after the high 90's of the previous week. The
birding was adequate but not spectacular. We had reasonable looks at
thirty-some species. Of the three "advertised" species, one was seen and two
were heard. There was no sign of Prothonotary Warbler. In fact, warblers were
almost absent: one female American Redstart, and a brief glimpse of a
Louisiana Waterthrush. Unbelievable for the area! We had fair looks at
Indigo Buntings and Cedar Waxwings. All participants should
remember the calls of the buntings and vireos. I hope the other seven birders
enjoyed it as much as I did.
PS - I hope they give me credit for the weather.
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It is once again time to call upon the eyes and ears of birders. The fourth
annual Fall Migration count is approaching, and is in need of volunteer
birdwatchers from all skill levels. On September 20, the Harford Chapter will
participate in a statewide effort to census migrating birds. The census was
designed to depict migration routes of migrant songbirds, and over time show
population trends.
Being organized similar to the May Count, members may set their own schedule
and count for as long as they can. Since there can be no duplication of count
territories, participants are asked to choose a block from the ADC map book of
Harford County. If you just want to count the birds at your feeder, this would
be appreciated, also. If you would like to contribute to this important cause,
please contact Joanna Rawlings.
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Farewell, Solitary Vireo!
by Dave Webb
Just as this issue of Wrenderings was about to go to press, the American
Ornithologist's Union published the 41st Supplement to the checklist of North
American birds. There is one change affecting our local avifauna -- the common
name of Vireo solitarius, Solitary Vireo, has been retired in favor of
Blue-headed Vireo. This is because the Solitary Vireo has been split into
three species: Cassin's Vireo (west coast), Plumbeous Vireo (Rockies and Great
Basin), and Blue-headed Vireo (east coast).
Beside two other splits of west coast species, there are quite a few changes in
nomenclature and taxonomy. Although some of the updates will only be of
interest to the professional ornithologist, others go as far as changing the
sequence of species in future editions of the everyday field guides. For a
thorough explanation of all the changes, read Phil Davis' article in the next
issue (Sep/Oct '97) of the Maryland Yellowthroat.
In the meantime, repeat the words "Blue-headed Vireo".
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If you traveled over the summer and had any good birding experiences, please
write a concise report of a couple of paragraphs for inclusion in the next
newsletter. Please send them to Larry Fry at 1202 Ridge Road, Pylesville, MD
21132 or Les Eastman at 4034 Wilkinson Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 by
Thursday, September 25.
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LONDON -- British bird lover Neil Symmons was ecstatic when the tawny owl calls
he made from his garden at dusk attracted answers. But after a year of joy, he
discovered the answering calls were coming from his next-door neighbor, who
also thought he was chatting with a real owl.
"I felt such a twit," Neil Symmons told the Daily Mail newspaper from
his home in southwestern England.
"I never dreamed I was fooling my neighbor, who was fooling me," said fellow
owl [sic] Fred Cornes.
[As reported in the 26 JUL 97 Baltimore Sun.]
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Here are the Harford Bird Club field trips for the next few weeks.
If you would like further information about a particular field trip,
please contact Dave Webb.
Saturday, August 16
Pot Luck Shorebirds.
"Chase" trip for rare shorebirds
reported on the most recent mid-Atlantic hotlines. An excellent opportunity
for birders of all skill levels to add to their lifelists. Bring lunch,
sunscreen, and insect repellent (or a suit of armor). Spotting scopes are
helpful but not necessary. Meet at the MD 155 & I-95 commuter lot (Havre
de Grace exit) at 7:00 AM. Leaders for this 3/4-day trip are Dennis Kirkwood
and Mary Procell.
Saturday, August 23
Conejohela Flats.
All-day outing aboard Captain Tom
Garner's boat for a visit to famed area of Susquehanna River near Washington
Boro, PA. Each summer this chain of wooded and brushy islands and connecting
mudflats attracts many migrants following the course of the river, including
several species that are rarely seen inland. Meet leader Harold Boling
at 6:00 AM at the Pylesville Park & Ride, intersection of
MD 543 & MD 165. Bring lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Tuesday, August 26 thru Thursday, August 28
Bel Air Nighthawks.
Bring your
folding chair, binoculars, and, if you wish, dinner atop the Bel Air parking
garage (Hickory and Pennsylvania Avenues) and scan the skies for southbound
Common Nighthawks. Other possibilities include Purple Martin and Bank Swallow.
Each watch runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Leaders are Joe Vangrin, Anne Mursch,
and Debbie Bowers, respectively. For additional information, contact Joe.
Saturday, September 6
Annual Club Picnic.
See details on page 1.
Sunday, September 14
Susquehanna State Park.
Join leaders Les Eastman and
Anne Mursch on a morning hike through forest and field for southbound migrants,
including those confusing fall warblers. Meet at 7:00 AM at Rock Run Mill,
located at the junction of Stafford and Rock Run Roads. Call Les for further information.
Saturday, September 20
Annual Fall Migration Count.
See details on page 6.
Saturday, September 27
Muddy Run WMA.
All-day trip to hotspot along the
Susquehanna River in southern Lancaster County that has recorded over 250
species of birds in the last 25 years. Among the many birds possible on this
trip are Broad-winged Hawk, Blue-headed Vireo, Northern Bobwhite, and Lincoln's
Sparrow. Meet at the Pylesville Park & Ride, located at the intersection of
MD 543 and MD 165 at 7:00 AM. Bring lunch. For additional information call
leaders Beth Olsen and Jeff Effinger.
Sunday, October 5
Bird 'n' Brunch.
Join leaders Mark Johnson, Tom Congersky,
and naturalist Heather Helm for morning birding followed by brunch at the
Leight Center. Choose from either a leisurely walk along wooded trails, or a
stationary watch from the Center's spacious deck. Due to space restrictions,
this activity is limited to 15 club members. A $5 fee per person will be
charged for brunch. For registration, starting time, and directions call the
Center at 410-612-1688 by Saturday, September 27. [Don't forget to mention
that you are with the Harford Bird Club!]. For other details, or to volunteer
to help prepare brunch, call Mark.
Saturday, October 11
Swan Harbor.
Quickly gaining popularity among Harford
birders, this location on the Oakington Peninsula is reliable for Bald Eagle,
Pine Warbler, and waterfowl. Morning trip with easy walking led by Glen
Hedelson. Meet at 7:00 AM at Roye Williams Elementary School,
Oakington Road just south of Old Post Road (MD 132).
Saturday, October 18
University of Maryland Central Farm.
Joint trip with
the Howard County Chapter of MOS, led by a yet-to-be-named local birder. This
research facility located near Ellicott City, is well-known for "little brown
jobs" such as Savannah Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, and Lincoln's Sparrow. May be
muddy -- waterproof footwear advised. Meet at 6:45 AM at the I-95 & MD 152
Park & Ride (Joppatowne exit). For further information, call coordinator
Lynn Davis.
Saturday, October 25
Waggoner's Gap.
A favorite hawkwatch of the club for
several years, this rocky outcrop north of Carlisle, PA is the leading location
on the East Coast for Golden Eagles. All eastern raptors including Merlin and
Northern Goshawk are possible along with Common Raven. Meet at 6:30 AM at the
Marywood Park & Ride, US 1 Bypass and MD 24. All-day, stationary watch;
bring lunch. Trip leaders are Randy Robertson and hawkwatcher
extraordinaire Charlie Gant. Rain date is Sunday, October 26.
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John Himmelman of Connecticut is organizing a bird count where the participants
stay in one spot and see how many birds they can see or hear. He started the
count five years ago in Connecticut and has been trying to spread interest via
THE BIRDCHAT mailing list on the Internet.
Last year, 158 individuals in 48 circles in 21 states counted 296 species while
competing for; the most birds seen within a single circle, the most birds seen
from combined circles within a state, and the most seen within an INLAND circle
in CT.
This year, the BIG SIT will be on October 19, 1997. The rules are simple:
1) Choose a spot anywhere within CT, or the state/country you wish to
represent.
2) Draw an imaginary 17 foot circle in that spot and count how many birds you,
or you and your teammates, can see or hear in 24 hours while you are within
that circle.
Do your backyard, do your favorite birding area, bring a lawnchair, have a
barbecue, fall asleep, and watch the patterns of nature from your stationary
vantage point.
Call John Himmelman at 860-663-3225 for more information and to register your
spot (we don't want two people showing up in the same place!). Or, even
better, send E-mail to John at jhimmel@connix.com.
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The following is a survey designed to better address the wants and needs of our
members, and prospective new ones. Please take the time to fill this out and
return it in your membership renewal envelope. Thank you!
FIELD TRIPS
1. Would you prefer more afternoon or late morning bird trips?
1 (strongly disagree) 2 (disagree) 3 (neutral) 4 (agree) 5 (strongly
agree)
2. Would you prefer more general nature-oriented trips (e.g., mushrooms,
wildflowers, butterflies, etc.)?
1 (strongly disagree) 2 (disagree) 3 (neutral) 4 (agree) 5 (strongly
agree)
3. Would you prefer more (Sunday) or (weekday) trips (please circle which one
specifically)?
1 (strongly disagree) 2 (disagree) 3 (neutral) 4 (agree) 5 (strongly
agree)
4. Would you prefer the degree of physical activity to be presented in our
field trip narrative?
1 (strongly disagree) 2 (disagree) 3 (neutral) 4 (agree) 5 (strongly
agree)
5. Would you prefer more socially oriented field trips (e.g., feeder tour,
stationary birding, etc.)?
1 (strongly disagree) 2 (disagree) 3 (neutral) 4 (agree) 5 (strongly
agree)
6. What locations would you prefer to visit more often on field trips?
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7. What suggestions do you have for new field trip locations?
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GENERAL BIRD CLUB INFORMATION
1. Which do you prefer for a meeting?
a (dinner at the church) b (just brief meeting and speaker) c (munchies at
the Leight Center)
2. Rate the speakers for the last 2 years.
1 (couldn't stay awake) 2 (boring) 3 (neutral) 4 (interesting) 5
(enthralled)
3. Do you have any suggestions for future speakers?
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4. Rate the newsletter and its importance to your membership
1 (waste of $$) 2 (not necessary) 3 (neutral) 4 (enjoyable) 5 (check the
mail each day waiting)
5. How did you find out about the Harford Bird Club?
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6. What areas do you feel need the most improvement in our club?
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7. Would you be willing to lead a trip, get active in Harford Bird Club
administration/activities (please leave name and phone number)?
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Please return to Bobby Siebens, P.O. Box 68, Pylesville, MD 21132-0068 by
Friday August 29, 1997.
__________ Number of attendees 10 and over ( at $11.00 each )
__________ Number of children under 10 ( free )
Make checks payable to Harford County MOS.
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