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The Limpkin Times
Apalachee Audubon Society Mission Statement:
Protection of the environment through education,
appreciation and conservation.
April 2018
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Ok, Apalachee Audubon members. Excuses of being busy, the weather not being ideal, or the birding being less than par no longer apply. Migration is in full swing and this is the time when north Florida shines. Get out there and explore. We work hard throughout the year to protect landscapes. Now is the time to enjoy the rewards.
Help us out at Springtime Tallahassee, April 7, 2018! We need people to staff the table for Apalachee Audubon at this year’s Springtime Tallahassee event. No special talents required, just a willingness to greet people and talk to them about how awesome Apalachee Audubon is and hand out information brochures. We will have a board member at the table, so if you’re new to AAS, this is a great opportunity to get to know us.
We are also looking for volunteers to help out this spring in our South City pollinator garden. Please email
apalacheeaudubon@gmail.com
if you’re interested.
-Peter Kleinhenz
In This Issue:
April Program
Annual Banquet
Upcoming Field Trips
Wakulla Springs Panel
St. Vincent Island NWR Birding Intern Announcement
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April Program: David Mizejewski!
Television personality and native landscaping enthusiast,
David Mizejewski
, will be coming to Tallahassee to speak about gardening for wildlife in your own backyard. David has appeared on
The Wendy Williams Show
,
Late Night With Conan O'Brien
, and
Good Morning America
. In addition, he appears regularly on NatGeo WILD shows and other television productions. David authored the book
Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife
.
The evening begins with a social at 7:00 p.m. followed by announcement; program from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: King Life Science Building, Florida State University campus
319 Stadium Dr., Room 1024 (Auditorium)
See parking map below.
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Join Us At Our Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 17
Retired Florida State Parks biologist,
Dana Bryant
, will be our keynote speaker for the evening. He will tell us about Florida's favorite bird, and a species that he knows better than almost anyone, the Limpkin. This talk will be followed by an update of our Apalachicola River conservation initiative.
Help us to vote in the new board, which will consist of some returners as well as some new (and young) people.
The banquet will be held at Lafayette Presbyterian Church from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM on Thursday, May 17. Catering service will be provided by TasteBudz Catering and will include:
· Arroz con Pollo: Traditional Mexican chicken and yellow rice, with peppers, tomatoes,
capers and olives
· Caribbean Stew: A delicious stew with black beans, sweet potato, rice, tomatoes,
coconut mik and kale
· House Salad: Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Carrots (Your choice of two
dressings).
· Bread and Butter
· Orange Cake
Tickets are $10 and will be on sale closer to the date at Native Nurseries and Wild Birds Unlimited.
We hope to see you there!
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Friday, April 13
7:30 AM
St. George Island State Park
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Publix parking lot at the intersection of Crawfordville Highway and Cap Cir SW. We will be carpooling, so please indicate if you are a willing driver. We will eat lunch on the return trip.
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Saturday, April 21
7:30 AM
Lost Creek Forest
This is a great trip for old growth forest/spring wildflower/plant enthusiasts. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Fresh Market parking lot in Village Square on Thomasville Rd. We will be carpooling, so please indicate if you are a willing driver. We will return in time for lunch.
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Birdathon Seeking Sponsors
During Birdathon, usually any 24 hour period in the April spring migration season, volunteer teams try to identify as many bird species as they can. The team members secure pledges from friends and members, either per species or by fixed amount contributions. Read more about Birdathon and what the contributions support by
visiting our blog
.
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Help Shape The Future of Tallahassee and Leon County
Our community needs your participation in shaping its future development. The goal is to align land use and development with community priorities by updating the Land Use Element of the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan. Participate by attending one of the scheduled public meetings to offer your insights on our community's future.
The next meeting is Thursday, April 12 at the Dorothy Spence Community Center 4768 Chaires Cross Road from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
For a schedule of public meetings and more information, visit
Talgov.com.
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Birding Internship Available for St. Vincent Island NWR
We are seeking a seasonal intern to act as an ambassador for the breeding and migrating birds of St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge between May 24-Aug. 2, Thursdays-Mondays, 8am -5pm, 2018. Weekend and holiday work required. This is a volunteer position with small stipends for travel and food; housing will be provided.
If you know of anyone that would be interested or would like more information, please contact Susan Cerulean at
susan.cerulean1@gmail.com
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Join Budd Titlow On A Guatemala Birding Adventure!
November 3-10, 2018
This 8-day program combines some of Guatemala’s best birding sites with visits to archaeological ruins to examine how human history and natural resources have intersected throughout the centuries. We will be birding in famous and important Mayan archeological sites, largely in the Petén and Tikal regions of the north. Under the leadership of expert local guides, you’ll have the chance to explore lowland tropical forest, savanna, tintal forest, a Ramsar wetland, river systems, and more, seeking out rare and endemic species while meeting with residents along the way. Birders who choose to take this tour will enjoy the Petén region’s vast, natural riches while supporting local communities and protecting diverse ecosystems.
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Have you been birding lately? Feel free to send us your reports from the field and/or photos so that we can share them with others!
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