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Wandering
Tattler November 2017
Volume 67, Number 3
The Voice of SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON, an Orange County Chapter of the National Audubon Society
Bird Information & Birding Skills General Meeting
by Doug Lithgow, President
This past September’s General Meeting featured
Friday evening, November 17 - 7:30 pm
Quiz Night, presented by Sylvia Gallagher, and I had the
privilege of introducing her for the event. This gave me “The Unlawful Take of Raptors”
the opportunity to reflect on how much she has
contributed to our organization. Dr. Gallagher joined Sea
and Sage Audubon in 1971, became a board member in presented by Mark Jeter
1972 as Co-chair of the Christmas Bird Count and went U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
on to occupy positions of Vice President, then Director
before settling in as chairperson of the Birding
The federal protection of migratory birds has a long
Information committee in 1984. This committee was
history in the United States. The Migratory Bird Treaty
created to allow Sea and Sage the opportunity to benefit
Act (MBTA) was enacted in 1918, and is the basic law in
from Sylvia’s engagement on the board while she was
effect today. Although raptors such as hawks and owls
deeply involved with offering Birding Skills Workshops.
were not protected by the original MBTA, they were later
Sylvia began giving her workshops in 1980, which
included as an amendment in 1972. The Bald Eagle has
worked in nicely with her lifelong passion of teaching, as
been protected since the enactment of the Eagle Act in
she was a chemistry teacher in high school and college
1940, and the Golden Eagle has also been protected
before she became interested in birding. Indeed, her
under the Eagle Act since 1962. Currently, eagles,
PhD was in Chemistry from UCLA, but her heart shifted
ospreys, hawks, falcons, kites, owls, vultures and all
from teaching chemistry to teaching birding after she
other native North American birds of prey are strictly
retired. Her cadre of birding workshop classes grew to
protected from unlawful Take.
include numerous families of birds, habitats, birding by
Mark Jeter, will be speaking about the unlawful Take
ear and embroidery of birds. Her classes also started at
of raptors. Take is defined, in the Fish and Game Code,
a time when there was a divide in Audubon over birding
as to “hunt, catch, capture, or kill or attempt to do the
vs. conservation. There were some who viewed “bird
same”; and includes a prohibition against the taking or
watching” as a rather trivial pursuit. Sylvia maintained
possession of their body parts such as feathers or talons.
that developing birding skills was essential to increasing
In this program, Mark will be presenting: Laws that define
the public’s awareness of bird conservation. These same
illegal take; Nest robbing and possession for pets; Take
skills were also critical in citizen science endeavors such
with firearm, trap, poison, and other; Trapping by pigeon
as the Christmas Bird Count, breeding bird atlas surveys,
hobbyists; Unlawful sales and possession of raptor parts;
and monitoring threatened and endangered bird
Eagle feathers and parts; and Falcon trafficking in the
populations, just to name a few. In today’s world, this
Middle East.
seems fairly obvious but it was a mindset that had to be
Mark is currently the Operations Assistant Chief at
advanced convincingly several decades ago.
U.S. Fish and Game Headquarters. He oversees and
Sylvia’s approach to teaching birding skills is to
manages the MET - Marijuana Enforcement Team, WET
promote science-based information that gives greater
- Watershed Enforcement Team (also deals with
insight into understanding avian behavior, population
marijuana), SOU - Special Operations Unit (Undercover
trends, migratory patterns, and evolutionary changes, as
Team), Delta Team - (River and Waterway Enforcement),
well as reviewing the basic field marks of birds. This
WTU - Wildlife Trafficking Unit (International Wildlife
same philosophy guides her approach to conservation
Trafficking Team), Air Services, and the K9 Unit.
issues by stressing the supporting science behind the
Our program will be held in the Duck Club at the
issue. She also believes in a participatory approach to
SJWS in Irvine. The doors will open at 7:00 for
her classes to keep her students fully engaged. This has
refreshments and fellowship, and the meeting and
worked well for the past 37 years of birding skills
program will begin at 7:30 pm. We hope you will join us.
workshops.
Thank you, Sylvia, for your many years of hard work and —Gail Richards, Programs Chair
dedication at Sea and Sage Audubon!
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Conservation News
Susan Sheakley, Conservation Chair
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Our next Conservation Committee meeting will be on November 7 , at 6:30 PM in the Learning Center. Our next 4th Tuesday Conservation Lecture
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will be on November 28 at 7:30 PM in the Learning Center. We hope to see you there.
‘4th Tues. Conservation Lecture Focus on Coastal and Marine Habitats
Tuesday, November 28th - 7:30 PM Along with our long-term interest in the protection of
shorebirds and seabirds such as the California Least
in the Learning Center, SJWS Tern, Western Snowy Plover, California Brown Pelican
and others, we are focusing increased efforts on marine
"Proposed Poseidon Desalination resources and fisheries issues, as we are doing with our
partnership with Audubon California and the Pew
Plant - Opponent and Proponent Charitable Trust to protect Northern Anchovy and other
Discussion" pelagic fish populations. These “forage fish” species are a
very important food source for marine mammals, sport
presented by Ray Heimstra, Orange County fish species, and seabirds like the California Least Terns.
Coastkeeper and Scott Maloni, Poseidon We are also working with a large coalition to help protect
National Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments which are
Join us on November 28 for a discussion of the proposed critically important to birds. We are building new
Poseidon desalination plant. partnerships with others interested in coastal protections
and look forward to continued opportunities to expand our
Our two guests, Ray Heimstra of Orange County horizons, protect birds that depend on healthy oceans,
Coastkeeper, and Scott Maloni of Poseidon, will present and learn more about marine environments.
their views on the following main issues:
Our September '4th Tuesday' is a case in point. Captain
- Need for water Dave Anderson showed us beautiful footage of cetacean
- Impacts on marine life pods and amazing behaviors, like "stampeding", but the
- Impacts on water quality, both ocean and drinking water talk's underlying purpose was to make it more widely
- Energy issues known that whales, dolphins and other marine animals
- Cost are not protected as well as the general public believes.
Dave estimates that 1,000 cetaceans die daily worldwide
The presentation will be organized somewhat like a mini from active fishing gear. The buoy lines to fishermen
debate, Ray and Scott each having a few minutes to talk traps on the sea floor are a major ongoing problem, as
about the five issues. After the Poseidon discussion, animals swimming in these 'fields' get entangled. Dave
there will be an opportunity for Ray and Scott to comment
thinks 21st century technology could help. He showed us
on the proposed Dana Point desalination plant.
a device that uses radio telemetry that would eliminate
the need for the buoy lines, as well as another prototype
There will be time for Q&A. The evening should be very
informative. We hope you will join us! device that uses satellite tracking to follow entangled
whales on the move. Problems to be overcome
Doors open at 7:00 for snacks and social. Program starts include: lack of public awareness, high cost of devices,
at 7:30 PM. and, in some cases, permitting.
Then in the News: According to the Sacramento Bee, the
Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a lawsuit
alleging that the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife has not done enough to stop a rapid increase in
the slaughter of whales and other marine wildlife,
including sea turtles, that are getting entangled in lines
that attach traps to surface buoys. Animals get caught in
the ropes and end up dragging the traps and buoys
around until they die. This is a worldwide, often under-
reported problem, which has been on the rise in California
waters recently. The increase in entanglements has been
especially alarming near Monterey Bay and other areas
where migrating whales come close to the shore to feed.
Desalination plant in Carlsbad
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Chapter News & Announcements
For more information about Sea & Sage activities, check our CALENDAR of Chapter Activities on our Sea & Sage website:
http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org . It is posted on the home page under the heading MAIN AREAS. It contains information
about meetings, programs, field trips, special events, birding classes, citizen science projects such as the Christmas Bird Counts,
Snowy Plover Surveys, Least Tern Monitoring, Bird Seasons, monthly censuses, etc.
Audubon House Volunteers PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Oct. 28
We would like to thank the following people for helping to at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine
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staff Audubon House in October and November: Sherry Saturday, Oct. 28 – 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Bass, Chris Byrd, Ann Chan- I hope you have the date marked on your calendar!
Verdugo, Bettina Eastman, We’ve got a great menu of pancakes and sausages
Fresia Escalona, Greg Figge, cooked outdoors, along with fresh fruit, orange juice,
Susan Sheakley
Beverly Hargrove, Ann plenty of hot coffee, and milk for the kids. The Duck Club,
Harmer, Lynne Hayes, Pat where most people will be eating, will be gaily decorated.
Heilig, Patti Henshaw, Star Be sure to check the tempting array of used books for
Howard, Sarah Jayne, sale and see the chapter displays. Again we will raffle gift
Nancy Kenyon, David certificates. Optics4Birding will be displaying the latest in
Kramer, Lauretta Kyle, Joann birding optics on the Duck Club back porch and Wild
Lemberger, Maya Matkin, Joan McCauley, Bobbie Miller, Birds Unlimited will be out front to answer all your
Barbara Mitchell, Paula Monroe, Eunice Morita, Dagmar questions about feeding birds, and will have lots of bird
Muthamia, JoAnn Nothhelfer, Roberta Ray, Barbara Reber feeders & seed for sale. Audubon House will be open for
Susan Sheakley, Bev Spring, Debby Thyssen, Beryl those who want to view the displays or browse through
Vogel, Marilyn Walter, and Pat Wells. the book & gift store for early Christmas presents. After
Our Volunteers greet visitors, answer the phone, sell breakfast, we’ll have guided bird walks around the ponds.
merchandise, answer questions about birds, check out We do hope you will join us for this festive event!
binoculars, etc. If you are interested in helping at Audubon Call Audubon House for reservations at 949-261-7963.
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House, please call Barbara Mitchell 949-646-4115.
News from our Bookstore Whale entanglements – continued from page 2
Our bookstore inside Audubon House is open daily from
8:00 am to 4:00 pm. We accept credit cards (Visa,
Mastercard, and American Express) with a $10 minimum
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purchase. New books: 7 edition of the National
Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of NA; Cornell Nests
and Eggs of NA Backyard Birds (folding guide). Children's
books: You Nest Here with Me; A Place for Birds; Snowy
Owl Story. Why wait for the holidays, start your shopping
now. We have lots of books to choose from as well as a
wide selection of nature themed items (birding ________
accessories; garden décor; clothing; jewelry; children's Last year 71 whale entanglements were reported in
toys; kitchen items, and note cards. Calendars for 2018 California, 54 of which were Humpback whales a federally
include: Audubon page-a-day; Bird-a-day of Western listed species. Most of the entanglements were with crab
NA; wall calendars (birds; wildlife; nature; lighthouses, traps, the remainder being with nets and other fishing
etc.); engagement calendars; and tide pocket
gear. This number is up dramatically from an average of
calendars. There is plenty of parking and friendly
about 10 reported entanglements per year less than a
volunteers to help with your shopping needs.
decade ago.
15th Annual Olympic Peninsula BirdFest CBD and others contend that the state should require
April 13-15, 2018 reductions of these types of traps in areas of high whale
The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society is planning for their use. Efforts to develop new methods are often stymied by
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15 Annual Olympic Peninsula BirdFest. There will be lots of the fear of increased costs, but it is time that agencies
field trips to the special areas around the peninsula, boat charged with protecting whales do something to bring the
trips, a tour to the Tribal Center to see their Totem Poles, numbers down.
presentations, workshops and a banquet. Guest Speaker will
be Claudio Vidal who will speak on “Patagonia and Chile:
Birds & Mammals at the End of the Americas”.
http://www.olympicbirdfest.org
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Orange County Rarities
by Doug Willick
To report a RARE or UNUSUAL bird, or to receive reports from other birders about rare or unusual
bird sightings here in Orange County, send an email to: OrangeCountyBirding-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
The fall months are generally a time when birders in juveniles at Mile Square Regional Park (MSRP), Oct. 4-5
Southern California come to expect the unexpected. (Jeff Bray, Curtis Marantz), most likely was a record total
During the last month, however, there seemed to be more for the county in one season.
rarities being seen in Orange County than I can recall at A Gray Flycatcher was at Huntington Central Park
this time of year in a long while. This account will try to (HCP), Sept. 17. A Red-eyed Vireo photographed at
include as many of the interesting discoveries of the last HCP, Sept. 15, was a very nice find. Three Plumbeous
month as is possible; to do so, however, this month we’ll Vireo reports amounted to the best fall total in several
forego some of the details, other than for a few of the more years; they included individuals at: HCP, Sept. 20-21;
notable highlights. Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Sept. 24; and MSRP, Sept.
A good sized flock of Greater White-fronted Geese 30. A female type Purple Martin at SJWS, Sept. 23
appeared at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, on (Bettina Eastman), was exceptional; this species has
Sept. 21. White-winged Doves were reported from become a very scarce migrant in the county in the last 25+
Harriett Weider Regional Park (HWRP), Sept. 16, and years. Bank Swallows were reported at SJWS, Sept. 10-
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (BCER), Sept. 30. Single 13; at HWRP, Sept. 16; and at Talbert Marsh, Sept. 19. A
Common Poorwills that flushed up from cover at HWRP, Red-breasted Nuthatch was in Silverado Canyon, Oct. 4.
Oct. 4, and in the “nature area” at Mile Square Regional The prize discovery of the season, so far at least,
Park (MSRP), Oct. 5, were rare migrants in the coastal was a Louisiana Waterthrush at Gilman Park (GP), Sept.
lowlands. A Magnificent Frigatebird was seen flying over 16 (Sam Bressler). This was the third record for Orange
BCER, Sept. 4 (multiple observers); this was apparently an County (which is actually quite good considering this will
adult male, which was of special note, as the vast majority th
only be about the 20 accepted record for the state of
that stray north into California are immatures. The adult California!). Although the bird only was known to be
female Ruff, which was found again along the “upper” present for the one day, it fortunately was seen by many,
Santa Ana River (SAR), in east Anaheim, back on Aug. 16 and was well-photographed. The list of warbler rarities for
(Trish Gussler, et al.), continued through at least Oct. 11. the last month was quite extensive, so the following will
Presumably this is the same individual that has been only be a brief summary: An Ovenbird was at HCP, Sept.
appearing at this location each year (for up to a few 18. Up to two Northern Waterthrushes were at HCP
months at a time), going back to 2013—with the exception through much of Sept. and at least one continued into Oct.
of 2015, when no Ruff was reported. Other shorebird Black-and-white Warblers were at GP (Sept. 15-20, and
highlights during the last month included two Baird’s 27), at Yorba Regional Park (Sept. 17), at HCP (Sept. 24),
Sandpipers in early Sept., at the San Joaquin Wildlife and at Mason Regional Park (MRP; Oct. 4). A
Sanctuary (SJWS), only one Pectoral Sandpiper (at Prothonotary Warbler was at Centennial Park (Oct. 4). A
SJWS, Sept. 10), and several Solitary Sandpipers (along Lucy’s Warbler was at HCP, Oct. 1-3. Virginia’s
the upper SAR, along the Wintersburg Channel in Warblers included two at HCP and another at Centennial
Huntington Beach, and at the Great Park in Irvine). Park. Tennessee Warblers included two at HCP, and
A juvenile Sabine’s Gull along the lower SAR, Sept. singles in GP, Canyon Park and in a Laguna Niguel
30, was onshore, where unexpected. A juvenile Black residential area. A male and female American Redstart
Tern at BCER, Sept. 18-21, was the only one reported in was at HCP (Sept. 10-12). A Prairie Warbler was at
the county this fall. Common Terns seemed to be around MSRP (Sept. 25-27), where a Black-throated Green
in larger than normal numbers; for example, 37 were Warbler was present, Oct. 4-7. Up to two Blackburnian
photographed sitting on the beach at Huntington Beach Warblers were at GP, between Sept. 17 and Oct. 1.
State Beach, on Sept. 12. One of the bigger discoveries of Blackpoll Warblers included up to two at MSRP, one at
the month was a juvenile Tricolored Heron along the GP, and two at HCP. Quite a month for rare warblers!!
lower SAR, Sept. 25 (Chezy Yusuf); what was most likely A Green-tailed Towhee was heard along the Maple
a second Tricolored Heron was then found at BCER later Springs Truck Trail, in Silverado Canyon, Sept. 21. A
the same day (also by Chezy Yusuf). Subsequently, at juvenile Black-throated Sparrow was at MSRP, Sept. 8-
least two were widely-seen at BCER, at least through Oct. 9. A Clay-colored Sparrow was at MRP, Sept. 11-13,
4. Two or three decades ago, Tricolored Herons were a while up to two Brewer’s Sparrows were at HWRP, Sept.
much more regular visitor to the So Cal region. A juvenile 9-13+. A Vesper Sparrow was at HWRP, Sept. 17.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at BCER, Sept. 12-Oct. 2, Single Summer Tanagers were reported from Shipley
was quite possibly the same bird found there in Aug. A Nature Center (Sept. 17), at GP (also Sept. 17), and at
Cattle Egret lingered at the “Great” Park, Sept. 13-17. MSRP (Sept. 25). And “last but not least”, above average
Small numbers of Broad-winged Hawks migrate through numbers of Yellow-headed Blackbirds were reported in
California annually, although records for Orange County the county during the last month, with counts of up to six at
are few and far between; therefore, one juvenile in Mission SJWS, as well as along the upper SAR.
Viejo, Sept. 28 (Ryan Winkleman), and two or three
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November Field Trips
Nancy Kenyon, Field Trip Chair
For trip updates & additional trip information, check our chapter webpage at: http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org . Trips marked with an ®
require advance reservations. Questions about field trips? Contact Nancy Kenyon, Field Trip Chair, at 949-786-3160 or nancykenyon@cox.net
Monthly Wildlife Walk at the SJWS Bolsa Chica Bird Walk
Sat, November 4th - 9:00 to 10:30 am Thurs, November 16th - 8:00 am to 12 noon
We’ll be exploring the birds, plants, and creatures of the Join Vic Leipzig for a bird walk at the Bolsa Chica
marsh on this wildlife walk at the San Joaquin Wildlife Ecological Reserve. Come prepared for a great morning of
Sanctuary. Meet in front birding to check out the wintering birds. Bring binoculars,
of Audubon House at a field guide and a scope if you have one. We will meet at
9:00 am for a 1½ hour Harriet Wieder Park in the lot off Garfield. Directions:
nature walk. See page 7 From Pacific Coast Hwy, turn inland on Seapoint Ave.
for directions. For group Follow Seapoint to its terminus at the corner of Garfield.
tours, contact Jay Miller Continue straight across Garfield into Harriett Wieder Reg.
at 949-707-1287. Park where there is plenty of free parking. Follow the drive
lane (shown on some maps as Overlook Drive) about 1/4
-Trude Hurd
mile to its end and park. Leader: Vic Leipzig
Leaders: Audubon Naturalists
Upper Newport Bay Bird Walk
Monthly Bird Walk at the SJWS Sun, November 26th - 8:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sun, November 12 - 8:00 am to 12 noon Join Mark Kincheloe for a monthly bird walk at Upper
Join us for a bird walk around the ponds of the San Newport Bay to check out the wintering shorebirds,
Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine at 8:00 am. The ducks, grebes, herons & egrets, etc. that frequent the
shorebirds, ducks, and grebes are now back, and many of bay. Bring your binoculars, a field guide, and a scope
the other wintering birds have arrived. The walk, which is if you have one. Directions: We will meet in the Big
open to birders of all ages, will meet by the front porch of Canyon parking lot in Newport Beach. This is easily
Audubon House. Children under the age of 11 must be reached from Jamboree. Take San Joaquin Hills Road
accompanied by an adult. west toward the bay where it intersects with Back Bay
(Directions to the SJWS are on page 7.) Drive. Turn right on Back Bay Drive and follow it to the
Leader: Chris Obaditch Big Canyon parking lot on your left.
Leader: Mark Kincheloe
Plan Ahead for Next Months CBC’s
Although the Christmas Bird Counts are not, technically,
field trips, they do constitute one of the highlights of any
birder’s season. Information on the counts is on our Sea
and Sage webpage and will be in the next Tattler.
Dates are:
Sun, Dec. 17 – Northeastern (Inland) CBC
-Trude Hurd Sat, Dec. 23 – San Juan Capistrano CBC
Sun, Dec. 31 – Coastal CBC
Check out the info, mark your calendar, and contact the
Upper Newport Bay by pontoon boat Area Leader or Count Coordinator of the count(s) you
Wed, Nov. 15 & Dec. 20 - 8:15 am to 11:00 ® wish to participate in. Many Area Leaders are already
Join us for the rare chance of birding the Upper Newport planning for the count and lining up birders to help, so it’s
Bay from the deck of a pontoon boat. Spotting birds from not too early to think about
the water offers one a different perspective and the birds this and let the count leaders
seem to view us differently also. Trip duration is 2½ hrs. know you want to support our
Trips are limited to 15 persons and there is a $10 trip fee chapter and join in
per person payable in cash on the morning of the outing. the fun.
Advance reservations are necessary; contact Nancy
Kenyon to reserve a seat on the boat. Directions will be
provided to those with reservations.
Leader: Nancy Kenyon nancykenyon@cox.net
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Education News
Trude Hurd, Project Director of Education
For information about our Education Program, please visit our chapter webpage at:
http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/Education/Education.html
Welcome New Naturalists for Fundraising Successful for School Buses
Outdoor Adventures We are grateful to those who responded to our
Sea and Sage is pleased that six new recruits have request in the October Wandering Tattler for school bus
completed the first stage of training (classroom meetings) donations. Combined with donors from September, we
for our science discovery program at the San Joaquin have now reached our goal of 12 buses so Santa Ana
Wildlife Sanctuary. They are now continuing with the next school children can participate in Outdoor Adventures.
stage of training (observing and practicing program Schools currently participating in our scholarship program
activities). We welcome Ann Barbour, Theresa Fili, are Diamond, Kennedy, Pio Pico, Thorpe and Washington.
Mary Ann Gholson, Gigi Harvey, Nancy Lester, Our thanks this month go to Sherry Bass, Mary
Catherine Steinberg, and Mary Ellen Wynn who are Cupp (in honor of her sister Ann), Judy Fritts, Holly
using their talents to increase science learning in school Joslin, Patricia M. Knight, Babs Levitan, Ramona
children. Richardson, Brett & Joan Rubin, Christiane Shannon,
Peter Sloan, Ann Sakai & Stephen Weller, Bev Spring
and one anonymous donor who are making it possible
for students to personally experience a wetland
ecosystem. Thanks for your support!
Two Education Grants Received
Sea & Sage Audubon is very pleased to receive a
$50,000 education grant from an Anonymous Foundation.
These funds enable at least 55 Santa Ana classrooms to
attend Outdoor Adventures at the San Joaquin Wildlife
Summer Bat Walks a Success Sanctuary. Our partnership with this donor enables both of
by Jean Savage, Bat Walk coordinator us to achieve our goals to protect birds and natural habitat.
We are very grateful to this donor for such generous
This recent summer, over 160 guests had amazing support!
bat encounters at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in This fall, we received a $5,000 grant from Disney
Irvine. It was an exceptional year for number of bats. Each VoluntEARS. These wonderful funds will also support our
night, we saw dozens of Yuma myotis bats and heard the Outdoor Adventures scholarship program for Santa Ana
“tap dancing” of high-flying Mexican free-tailed bats on our school children. We thank Ralph Sugg, Sea and Sage
bat sonar detectors. One evening, the Mexican free-tailed Board member and Disney Cast member, for his role in
bats even flew low enough to be seen, a rare occurrence. recommending our science program for funding.
Some nights, the bats were so numerous that their sonar
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on the detectors sounded like a 4 of July fireworks finale!
The sight of the International Space Station flying over one Education Committee hosts Docent Day
night and a meteor streaking through the sky added extra Orange County naturalists and rangers keep informed
magic to our Bat Walk evenings. about nature and how to share nature with the public
We are grateful to Stephanie Remington, Orange through Orange County Wild’s annual Docent Day. Sea
County’s bat expert, for her excellent presentation and and Sage’s Education Committee was proud to host
field walk. We thank Kate Grabenstein for registration and th
Docent Day’s 20 anniversary at the San Joaquin Wildlife
our 23 wonderful Bat Walk volunteers who ensured our Sanctuary. Nearly 100 people heard nine guest speakers
eight events were enjoyable and safe for all: Phyllis on Pollinators, Sharks, Bird Coloration, Urban Edges,
Anderson, Kelsi Black, Sue Bruns, Bing Chen, Klara Restoration, Teaching Techniques, Plant Adaptations,
Detrano, Christine Dickey, Jeff Evans, Lee Evans, Tracking, and Bird Walk. Project Director Trude Hurd gave
Susan & David Kramer, Doug Lithgow, Eva Lydick, a talk about Pollinators and then a walk through the
Jay Matchett, Laura Osteen, Marsha Owen, Karla Pollinators Garden, while Caleb Speakman (former Sea &
Reinhardt, Jean Savage, Cristi Saylor, Kyra Schmidt, Sage camper and currently a Concordia University senior)
Paul Schmidt, Judy Treas, Pat Vranicar, and Deb presented Bird Coloration. Thanks to Carolyn Noble,
Woods. Debbie Hays, Gail Richards, Linda Thomas, Doug
Planning is already underway for 2018. Registration Lithgow, and Pat Vranicar plus Trude Hurd, Deborah
will open April 1, 2018 and space is limited so be sure to Brin, and Dan Trinidad for their efforts to ensure the day
sign up early. We hope to see you at the marsh for an was organized, effective and pleasant for everyone.
amazing bat walk next summer!
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SDirections and Membership
Sea and Sage Audubon Society's mission is to protect birds, other wildlife,
and their habitats through education, citizen science, research, and public
policy advocacy.
Tattler Subscriptions Your Membership
Non-Audubon members or members
Directions Payment
to Audubon House, our Chapter Do you want to join National Audubon
from other Audubon chapters who
wish to subscribe to our chapter
Meetings & the San Joaquin and Sea and Sage? Use the
newsletter, may do so for $14.00 per Wildlife Sanctuary membership form at the bottom of this
year. Make check payable to “Sea page. An Individual Membership or a
and Sage Audubon” and mail to: Our entrance is now from Family Membership is only $20. Sea
Tattler Subscriptions, 32 Almond Tree Campus Dr., not Michelson & Sage receives 100% of a chapter
Ln, Irvine CA 92612 generated new member’s dues for the
From the San Diego Fwy (405): Exit
first year. Mail the form and your
on Jamboree, south toward Newport
check - payable to National Audubon
Go Paperless! Beach. At the 1st signal, Michelson,
Society - to Sea and Sage Audubon,
turn left. Continue on Michelson PO Box 5447, Irvine CA 92616. If you
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to the 5th signal which is Harvard and membership payment, go online to:
save natural resources, reduce waste,
turn right. Drive to University & turn http://www.audubon.org/membership
and help our chapter save money!
right. Drive to Campus Drive & turn If you have questions, please contact
You can read it online or print out the
right. Stay in the far right lane and Membership Chair, Jim Kissinger, at
pages you need to refer to more
immediately turn right onto Riparian membership@seaandsageaudubon.org
frequently. It is in pdf format and will
View which will enter the San Joaquin
look and print exactly like the original
Wildlife Sanctuary. The entrance road
ones. Photos will be in color. Send an
e-mail to nancykenyon@cox.net to
is marked by a green sign. If you miss Temporarily Away or
start your paper-free Tattler delivery
the turn and reach Carlson, turn right Moving?
and go around the block again to
today! (offer good only for chapter Please notify Jim Kissinger of your
Harvard. The sanctuary is open every
members in good standing) new address if you are temporarily, or
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AUDUBON HOUSE ...... .............................. 949-261-7963
BOARD MEMBERS STAFF
Executive
p Committee: Marsh Education Project Director Trude Hurd ................ 949-261-7964
President ........................... Doug Lithgow .............. 714-962-4145 Education Assistant ......................... Deborah Brin ............. 949-261-7964
Sales Manager .................... Debby Thyssen ......... 949-261-7963
Vice President ................... Gail Richards............... 714-267-2420
Administrative Aide ............. Rebecca Craft ........... 949-261-7963
Secretary ........................... Sandy Smith ................ 949-706-9396
Treasurer ........................... Tom Van Huss ............ 714-417-9940 OTHER CONTACTS
Director 2018 ..................... Bruce Aird ................... 949-458-1520 Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center – for injured or sick birds and
Director 2018 ..................... Ralph Sugg ................. 949-855-6575 other native wild animals in need of help (corner of Newland &
Director 2019 ..................... Star Howard ................ 949-770-3177 PCH in HB) 714-374-5587. http://www.wwccoc.org/
Director 2019 ..................... Joan McCauley ........... 949-642-1938 Call Songbird Care & Education Center for injured or sick native
Director 2020 ..................... Ann Harmer ................. 949-631-3322 songbirds. 714-964-0666. www.songbirdcareandeducation.org
Director 2020 ..................... Debbie Hays................ 714-356-6302
Past President ................... Vic Leipzig ................... 714-848-5394 SCHEDULE OF CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
November 2017
04 Sat Monthly Wildlife Walk at the SJWS ................9:00 am
Committee Chairpersons: 07 Tues Conservation Committee Meeting..................6:30 pm
Archives & Records ........... Chris Byrd ................... 714-639-0967 10-12 F-S Morro Bay field trip ® - Full ............................2:45 pm
Audubon House .................... Susan Sheakley .......... 949-552-5974 12 Sun Monthly Bird Walk at the SJWS .....................8:00 am
Audubon House Volunteers . Barbara Mitchell .......... 949-646-4115 14 Tues Board Meeting . ..............................................7:00 pm
Bird Information ................. Sylvia Gallagher .......... 714-962-8990 15 Wed UNB by pontoon boat ® .................................8:15 am
Conservation ..................... Susan Sheakley .......... 949-552-5974 16 Thurs Bolsa Chica bird walk .....................................8:00 am
Counsel ............................. Sean Sherlock ............. 714-427-7036 17 Fri GENERAL MEETING ....................................7:30 pm
26 Sun Monthly bird walk at Upper Newport Bay .......8:00 am
Development ..................... Cheryl Thomas ............ 949-294-2275 th
28 Tues 4 Tues Conservation Lecture .......................7:30 pm
Education .......................... Carolyn Noble ............. 714-731-9091
December 2017
Events ............................... Mary Joseph................ 714-848-8362 02 Sat Monthly Wildlife Walk at the SJWS ................9:00 am
Exhibits .............................. Mary Joseph................ 714-848-8362 05 Tues Conservation Committee Meeting ..................6:30 pm
Field Trips.......................... Nancy Kenyon ............. 949-786-3160 10 Sun Monthly Bird Walk at the SJWS .....................8:00 am
Finance ............................. Hal Sheakley ............... 949-552-5974 12 Tues Board Meeting . ..............................................7:00 pm
Membership ...................... Jim Kissinger ............... 949-713-1148 15 Fri NO GENERAL MEETING this month .........................
Newsletter Editor ............... Nancy Kenyon ............. 949-786-3160 17 Sun Northeastern (Inland) Christmas Bird Count ..........tba
20 Wed UNB by pontoon boat ® .................................8:15 am
Orange County Spring Count .... Darrell Wilson .............. 949-559-4542
23 Sat San Juan Capistrano Christmas Bird Count ..........tba
Partners in Flight ............... Janet & Al Baumann ... 949-859-5081 31 Sun Coastal Christmas Bird Count................................tba
Programs ........................... Gail Richards............... 714-267-2420 31 Sun Monthly bird walk at UNB cancelled due to CBC ........
Publicity ............................. Susan Kramer ............. 714-240-6678 January 2018
Raptor Research ............... Scott Thomas .............. 949-293-2915 06 Sat CBC Specialties Trip ......................................7:00 am
Science ............................. Amber Heredia ............ 714-812-2430 13 Sat Winter Pelagic Trip ® (almost full) .................6:30 am
SJWS Liaison .................... Chris Obaditch ............ 949-640-7234 14 Sun Monthly Bird Walk at the SJWS .....................8:00 am
Social Media ...................... Sandrine Biziaux-Scherson.949-413-0297 17 Wed UNB by pontoon boat ® .................................8:15 am
18 Thurs Bolsa Chica bird walk .....................................8:00 am
Starr Ranch/Envir. Liaison Pete DeSimone ........... 949-858-0309
20 Sat Seal Beach ® - Full ........................................7:30 am
Webmaster ........................ Nancy Kenyon ............. 949-786-3160 28 Sun Monthly bird walk at UNB ..............................8:00 am
Webpage: http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org
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