LET'S GO BIRDING

Come join the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society on our monthly bird-watching outings and see some of the amazing variety of birds in our local area. This is even more fun than seeing pictures or slides of birds. Learn or share tips on spotting birds and bird behavior.

Gary Maschmeyer has scheduled the outings ahead of time so you can plan accordingly. Typically, they are centered in Brookings but also include trips throughout our area. (See our new annual calendar below) Most of the trips will get us back by lunchtime, and participants can leave early.

No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge. While we do a lot of walking, when we spot birds, we do a lot of looking, which can require standing in the same spot for long periods of time. Binoculars are recommended, and we have a few binoculars that first-timers may borrow.

These trips are weather-dependent. Rain will postpone any of our bird outings. Any field trip that is rained out will be rescheduled 3 or 4 days later, and those on our emailing list will be notified. Others can call Gary for the rescheduled date. If there is any question as to whether a bird outing is going to be postponed, you may call Gary in the morning before the scheduled outing.

To find out more, contact Gary at 541-412-0806. To be added to our reminder list, send an email Al Collinet at dewbobal@frontier.com with Let's Go Birding in the subject line.

The group meets at the parking lot on the NE corner of Alder St and Spruce Dr. in Brookings (BR), at the times indicated below to car pool. Gold Beach folks can meet at The Event Center in Gold Beach (GB) at the times indicated for a no-host car pool (that means if no one else shows up, you need to drive down to meet up with Gary in Brookings).

2013 CALENDAR OF LET'S GO BIRDING FIELD TRIPS

Mar 23, Port of Brookings-Harbor, Meet 8am BR, 7:15 GB

Apr 20, Jerry’s Flat, Meet 8am BR, 8:45am GB

May 4, Rogue River Walk, Meet 7:15am BR, 8am GB

Jun 8, Peavine Ridge, Meet 8am BR, 7:15am GB

Jul 6, Crissey Field, Meet 8am BR, 7:15am GB

Aug 10, Rogue River Estuary, Meet 8am BR, 8:45am GB

Sep 14, Lake Earl, CA, Meet 8am BR, 7:15am GB

Oct 12, Pistol River, Meet 8am BR, 8:15 am GB*

*Those coming from Gold Beach will meet us at the parking area on the west side of Hwy 101 just south of the bridge over Pistol River at 8:30 AM