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Bird mortality

By Ben, on January 18th, 2011%

According to a New York Times article yesterday,

“Five billion birds die in the U.S. every year,” said Melanie Driscoll, a biologist and director of bird conservation for the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi Flyway for the National Audubon Society. That means that on average, 13.7 million birds die in this country every day.

That’s . . . → Read More: Bird mortality

ASE Fundraiser in Jupiter: “Taking Flight”

By Ben, on January 17th, 2011%

Audubon Society of the Everglades will benefit from the Artists Association of Jupiter’s “Second Wednesday” gallery open house. From 5:30 to 7:30pm, A Unique Art Gallery and gallery neighbor, Unique Glass Art will host ”Taking Flight.” There will be raffles throughout the evening to raise money for Audubon programs, and the artists will also be . . . → Read More: ASE Fundraiser in Jupiter: “Taking Flight”

Chapter Fundraiser: Second Wednesday, March 9, 2011

By Ben, on January 17th, 2011%

Mark your calendar! March 9, 2011 the Audubon Society of the Everglades will benefit from the Artists Association of Jupiter’s “Second Wednesday” gallery open house. From 5:30 to 7:30pm, A Unique Art Gallery and gallery neighbor, Unique Glass Art will host “Taking Flight.” There will be raffles throughout the evening to raise money for Audubon . . . → Read More: Chapter Fundraiser: Second Wednesday, March 9, 2011

12th Annual Everglades Day, Feb 12, 2011

By Ben, on January 17th, 2011%

Saturday February 12, 2011 8am-4pm

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road , Boynton Beach

12th Annual Everglades Day Festival – “Foreverglades ”

PRESCRIBED BURN – 12 Noon (WEATHER PERMITTING)

As we focus on SCIENCE this year, “Foreverglades”, the 12th Annual Everglades Day Festival at A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, is bringing . . . → Read More: 12th Annual Everglades Day, Feb 12, 2011

Meeting for Tuesday, January 18: Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities in Boca Raton

By Ben, on January 17th, 2011%

Ms. Joy Puerta, a transportation analyst for the city of Boca Raton, will speak at 2 p.m. at our Gumbo Limbo meeting, on bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Boca Raton.

Indigo Bunting pictures for display?

By Ben, on January 17th, 2011%

Do any of our talented ASE photographers have any pictures of next month’s BOTM, Indigo Bunting, that they would like to email me? I will use them in the article about the Indigo Bunting and provide attribution, of course.

American Kestrel take-off

By Ben, on January 5th, 2011%

Don Mullaney sent in the flight sequence below featuring January’s bird of the month (American Kestrel). Thanks, Don!

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I’m particularly taken with photo 3, which shows how long the wings are in relation to the body; it’s quite amazing what these little raptors can do.