Issue 140
October 2015
Trick-or-Treat

By: Greg Martin
Medical Services Volunteer
Arizona's only venomous lizard
           
Many people use the terms "poisonous" and "venomous" interchangeably when they talk about animals. In reality the two are very different, and the distinction is critical for any creature that has to interact with them, including us.

 
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When Humans Create Diversity in Wildlife

Walking in the footsteps of History

Rufus hummingbird
Hohokam irrigation canals, Salt River
By: Gail Cochrane
Liberty Wildlife Volunteer
Ornithologist John Martzluff has studied urban bird populations for decades.   In his book Welcome to Subirdia, Martzluff tracks the effects of human development on wildlife and offers a primer for planning an urban future that includes our wild neighbors.  
By: Claudia Kirscher
Liberty  Wildlife Volunteer
When looking at the plans for the new Liberty Wildlife facility site, one cannot help but wonder what purpose had this land served in the past?  What history and events traveled across these banks of the Salt River. Whose footsteps do we walk in ?  

KidStuff by Carol Suits

Kid Stuff Videos
 
Gila Monsters are cool lizards but don't touch! 
 
Here's a video about rattlesnakes and Gila Monsters
 
Find out how to ID a coral snake by its color pattern

What kind of snake will you make?
What colors need to be next to each other to make this snake a venomous coral snake?  When do the colors tell you the snake is not a danger to you?
 

Calendar   
You're Invited!
AZ Birds of Prey at Scottsdale Mustang Library
When:  Thur. Nov 5th, 4pm - 5 pm;
Where:  10101 N 90th ST Scottsdale, AZ 85258
 
Animal Medical Center of Chandler Open
When:  Fri. Nov 6th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: 270 W. Chandler Heights Rd #3 Chandler
 
Hyatt Regency Birds of Prey - Education Takes Flight
When:  Fri. Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Dec 4th
Where: 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
 
Verde Canyon Train Ride with Sonora
When:  Sat.  Nov 7th, 1pm - 5 pm
When:  Sat.  Dec 5th, 1pm - 5 pm
Where: 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324
 
Desert Rivers Audubon Bird Walks
When:  Sat. Nov 7th, Sat. Dec 5th, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: 4050 East Chandler Heights Road Gilbert, Az 85249
 
AZ Birds of Prey at Scottsdale Palomino Library
When :  Tue. Nov 10th, 3 pm - 4 pm
Where: 12575 E Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
 
Goodyear's Veteran's Day Event
When:  Wed. Nov 11th, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: 1933 S. Ballpark Way Goodyear AZ 85338
 
AZ Birds of Prey at Scottsdale Civic Center Library
When :   Wed. Nov 11th, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm;
Where :  3839 N Drinkwater BLVD Scottsdale, AZ 85251
 
Phoenix Summit Challenge
When:  Sat. Nov 14th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Where: South Mountain Park, 10919 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
 
Audubon Arizona
When: Sat. Nov 14th, 11am - 12pm
Where: 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040
 
AZ Birds of Prey at Scottsdale Arabian Library
When :  Mon. Nov 16th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where : 10215 E McDowell Mtn. Ranch RD Scottsdale, AZ 85255
 
AZ Birds of Prey at Scottsdale Appaloosa Library
When :  Tue. Nov 17th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where :  7377 E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
 
Verde Canyon Railroad Booth
When:  Thur. Nov 19th, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Where: 300 Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ
 
Liberty Wildlife Volunteer Orientation
When:  Sat, Nov 21st, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Where: Liberty Wildlife Facility
Please go to our website for more information and to submit and application.
 
McDowell Mountain Week
When:  Sat. Nov 21st, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: 16705 E Ave of the Fountains Fountain Hills, AZ
 
Friends of Pinnacle Peak
When:  Sat. Nov 21st 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: 26802 N. 102nd Way Scottsdale, AZ 85262
 
Desert Rivers Gilbert Riparian Birding Walks
When: Sat. Nov 21st, 8am - 11am
Where: 2757 East Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
 
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
When:  Sat. Nov 28th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: 16300 N. McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268


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