Hi MOBirders,
Patrick
Harrison’s email about the mobirds.org website being switched to a new internet
host provider, and as a result probably being closed for up to 72 hours, leads
me to remind you to get your registration forms printed and sent in sooner
rather than later for the Audubon Society of Missouri’s annual spring
meeting happening May 1, 2, and 3. Go to http://www.mobirds.org/Meetings/sprmtg09.asp
to read more about this weekend of birding with birding friends (and other soon
to be friends) from around the state. You don’t have to be an ASM member to
come. All are welcome.
Columbia
Audubon Society will host this year. We’re even providing a free pot luck
supper on Friday evening. We’re also working up field trips to places you’ve
read about on MOBirds-L but may have yet to visit. Or, perhaps you’ve
visited these sites and came away wondering how a local person would have
birded that location. We’re prepared to give up “secret” info
to those attending our outings.
Dr. Jim
Rising, brother of Springfield birder Dr. Dean Rising and the author of THE
BOOK on sparrows, is the keynote speaker at our banquet. Dr. Jim will also
teach a workshop on Saturday afternoon. Even more exciting is the news that Jim
will be a full weekend participant. He plans to go on field trips with all the
rest of us all weekend. That means you’ll really have a chance to get
acquainted and to get your own questions answered.
And if you’re
too shy to ask questions of Dr. Jim there will also be the opportunity to ask
questions of Missouri Bird Record Committee members who will be in attendance. I
know that at least three of them will be at the ASM spring meeting, soaking up
the migrants and returning nesters with all the rest of us.
Ah, I’m
wiggling in anticipation. Yes, let’s go birding.
Susan
Susan
Hazelwood, MOBirds-L Co-Owner
Columbia, Boone
County, MO