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PelicanLahontan Audubon Society P.O. Box 2304 Reno, Nevada 89505 www.nevadaaudubon.org 775-324-BIRDMission statement: To preserve and improve the remaining habitat of birds and other wildlife, restore historical habitat, and educatethe public, with emphasis on children, providing vision to all about our unique Nevada environments.

MONTHLY MEETINGSDate: Fourth Tuesday of the monthTime: Social at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m.Location: South Valleys Library

15650A Wedge Parkway, RenoExterior door, west side of building

Directions to South Valleys Library: Take Hwy 395 to the Mt. Rose Hwy. Head weston the Mt. Rose Hwy and take the rst right turn onto Wedge Parkway, just past Raleysshopping center. Go about one mile on Wedge Parkway and look for the boldlydesigned, mustard yellow library on the right.

May 27 Dawn Davie Prairie Grouse: Status and Conservation

Prairie grouse, including all species of prairie-chicken and the Sharp-tailed Grouse, havedeclined precipitously from historical levels throughout the Great Plains. Dawn Davis, presently a graduate student at the University of Idaho and formerly a wildlife biologistwith the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, has dedicated over 10 years to up-land game bird management and conservation efforts. She will discuss the many factorsaffecting the life history of prairie grouse and conservation efforts to maintain grasslandspecies, including prairie grouse. Annual Chapter Elections will be held in a brief session prior to the program. The following positions will be up for election: all of cersfor one-year terms and trustee seats #1, #2, and #4 for three-year terms. If you wish toforward a nomination, contact Alan Gubanich or Jacque Lowery (see page 8).

Stork Battles Pelican for Deadline Priority Stork WinsIn a recent battle between the demands of a printing deadline and the demands of Mother Nature, Mother Nature persevered, as is Her wont. Jen Martin, editor-in-trainingfor The Pelican and very much pregnant, had to suspend her efforts when she wentinto labor while putting her rst issue together. Soon-to-be former editor Mike Greenanworked with Jen on the Saturday before she went into labor. Jen was in great spirits andvery, very pregnant, Mike said. I was glad I got out of there before something hap-

pened. I dont do deliveries. Jen and the Stork successfully delivered, two weeks early,a lovely baby boy. Mother and baby are doing well. The U.S. Mail has delivered, a littlelate, an 8-page, 2-color Pelican

There are no LAS meetings during the summer months. The next meetingwill be Tuesday, September 23.

MAY/JUNE2008

vol. 45, no. 5

Inside This Issue

1 Monthly Meetings

2 Field Trips

3 Important Bird Areas

4 From the PresidentsPerch

5 Conservation Corner

6 Birds In Town

7 LAS Sales/ Membership

Submissions for the July/August issueare due June 1, 2008

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LAS eld trips are free and open to the public.Birders of all skill levels are encouragedto participate. Please pre-register with tripleaders so they can contact you in the eventof trip changes or cancellations. Always dressfor changing weather conditions and bring

something to eat and drink. For additionalinformation, visit the LAS web site at www.nevadaaudubon.org or contact Field TripChair Christiane Omer.

Saturday, May 3Swan Lake Nature Study AreaTime: 8:30 a.m.Clean-up Leader: Bob Goodman775.972.7848 or [email protected] is a chance to contribute to the beautyof Nevada. Well help our birds and otheranimals by cleaning up their home at theSwan Lake Nature Study Area. Please meet usat the Lemmon Valley McDonalds parkinglot off 395 and exit 74 north of Reno. Wellorganize from there. If folks have a pickupwe can use for hauling junk to the transferstation, it would be helpful. Rubber boots forworking in the marsh are advised.

May 3-4Sheldon National Wildlife RefugeWorkday/Field Trip Leader: Mike Goddard 775.423.5128 [email protected]: Badger CampgroundPurpose: Saturday Fence Making withpotluck and Sunday Refuge Tour Sheldon NWR is investigating horse impactson the refuge springs. We will be linkingtogether metal panels to exclude horses fromthe springs in order to gauge their effect onthe springs and immediate habitat. Please

join us to help set up the project. Theworkday will be Saturday, May 3. Sundaywill be a tour with Brian Day, Sheldon NWR Manager. Please bring gloves, sunscreen, and

plenty of water. Plan to eat lunch in the eld

SUBSCRIPTIONS

The Pelican is the of cial newsletter of the Lahontan AudubonSociety and is published six times annually. Subscriptions arepaid for as part of the dues of LAS or the National AudubonSociety. LAS welcomes gifts, donations, and bequests ingeneral, or gifts in honor or memory of relatives and friends.Such donations will be used as speci ed or, if unspeci ed, willbe used to support LAS education and conservation projects.All donations are tax deductible.

WHERE TO WRITE:Keep conservation to the forefront. Write your elected of cials and

tell them how you feel:

Senator Harry Reid Senator John Ensign400 S. Virginia St. #902 400 S. Virginia St. #738Reno, NV 89501 Reno, NV 89501Toll-free: 1-866-736-7343 Reno phone: 775-686-5770

Representative Dean Heller Governor Jim Gibbons400 S. Virginia St. #502 101 N. Carson St.Reno, NV 89501 Carson City, NV 89710Reno phone: 775-686-5760 775-684-5670

FIELD TRIPS Christiane Omer 775-354-2634 [email protected]

on Saturday. Make sure your spare tire hasair and good tread as we have encountered

at tires in the past during our adventures atSheldon. Fuel up at Cedarville, Alturas, or Gerlach. I heartily recommend caravanningwith others and having a Nevada Gazetteer .

Bring your own main course and a sidedish to share for the Saturday night potluck.We are camping at Badger Campground.Conditions are primitive with pit toilets andcamp re rings available. Bring your owndrinking and cooking water. There should be

plenty of wildlife to keep us company. Sagegrouse, pronghorn, Great-horned Owls, andSandhill Cranes are some we have seen inthe past . A high clearance vehicle is stronglyrecommended but 4x4 is not necessary. Pleasecontact Mike and he will send you a Sheldon

NWR brochure with maps and information.Mike will arrive Friday afternoon to

greet early arrivals. Anyone interested incaravanning with him on Friday or anyoneneeding a ride may contact him. Go to theLAS web site for complete directions. PleaseRSVP to Mike Goddard so we know howmany people to expect.

Spring Wings Bird FestivalMay 9-11, 2008, Fallon, Nevadawww.springwings.orgJoin us as we celebrate the spring migrationthrough the Lahontan Valley. LAS is one of the many sponsors partnering to present the11th annual Spring Wings Bird Festival inFallon, Nevada on May 9-11. This yearsfestival will be based out of Oats Park and theBarkley Theater. It is a weekend lled withgreat birding trips, childrens activities, art,vendor booths, environmental information,and two excellent speakers includingkeynote speaker, author and naturalist ScottWeidensaul. Last years festival participantsset a record of 164 bird species seen! It is awonderful festival and should really be oneveryones must-do list. For more information

go to www.springwings.org. Hope to see youthere.

Saturday, May 17McCarran Ranch, Truckee RiverTime: 7:30 A.M.Trip Leader: Elizabeth Ammon775.722.9116 or [email protected] Ranch is about 15 minutes eastof Reno. Birding the ranch should providea good opportunity to see spring riparianmigrants, residents, Osprey, AmericanKestrels, orioles, and more. Last year we found 43 species of birds, numerousrabbits, and one curious coyote. Wellview the wetland restoration project andlearn about the areas ecosystem. Meetat 7:30 am at the McDonalds/ChevronStation on Vista and Brierley near I-80,off exit 21. Note that Brierly is calledSalomon on the right hand branch of

the street. Turn north (which will be leftfor most of you) off exit 21 onto Vista.Bring water and snacks. Be preparedfor a few hours of birding and walking.Reservations required and group size islimited to 12.

Saturday, June 14Thomas Creek Time: 7 a.m.Leader: Alan de Queiroz 775.293.2419 [email protected] will be a good opportunity to see riparianand mountain birds in a pleasant, forestedcanyon on the edge of Reno. Possibilities

include three nuthatch species, Red-breastedSapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker,Coopers Hawk, Brown Creeper, Clarks

Nutcracker, Spotted Towhee, and WesternTanager, among many others. Birders of allexperience are welcome.

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IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS PROGRAMRobin Powell 775-247-2798 [email protected]

In Memory of Jack BoydOne the rst IBAs to be recognized wasthe Boyd-Humboldt Wetlands IBA,which was primarily comprised of theBoyd Ranch. The Boyd Family andstaff are excellent land stewards andspent a great deal of time monitoringSandhill Cranes, Bobolinks, and other migratory birds on their ranchlands.This ranch family also altered their hay

production practices for the protectionand conservation of those avian speciesthat nested in the elds.

On March 10, 2008, Jack Boyd diedfrom an accident on the Boyd Ranch.I had the pleasure of meeting Jack lastyear when I visited Boyd Ranch. Jack was warm, welcoming, and excited totalk to me about the Important BirdAreas Program. Jack and his father Andy gave me a grand tour of the ranchand were proud of their SandhillCranes that were dancing in one of the elds. To witness the SandhillCranes dance and nest on the ranch wasamazing.

Jack Boyd had been a long-time proponent of wildlife conservationin Nevada. Jack was supportive of conservation efforts through his

participation and strong relationshipswith Lahontan Audubon Society,Audubon Important Bird AreasProgram, the Nevada Departmentof Wildlife, and other wildlifeorganizations. His energy, vision andsupport will be greatly missed.

Round Two for IBA NominationsBeginning May 1, 2008, the NevadaIBA Program will be acceptingnominations for additional ImportantBird Area sites in Nevada until August31, 2008. For a site to be recognized asan Important Bird Area, the site mustmeet the following criteria: Site supporting a large congregation

of birds

Site supporting a species of concern Site that has speci c habitat for a

species of concern Site that provides educational

opportunities Site that provides scienti c researchIf you have a site that you believecould be an Important Bird Area or if you have questions regarding thenomination process, please feel free tocontact me at [email protected]..

Error Note: The published IBA articlein the March/April edition of The

Pelican was incomplete and submittedin error. The mistake was takenvery seriously. My apologies for anyconcerns created.

Robin Powell

Field Trip Reports

Raptors in the Nile Valley/Lovelock

Trip, February 9Leaders: Debbie and Randy PontiusWe had a spectacular response to thisnewly re-offered LAS trip. Thirty

people attended, including severalrst time birders, and we had to turn

away another 12! The weather was beautiful and whet everyones whistlefor spring birding. Even though itwas a large group, we saw plenty of raptors with great photo opportunitiesfor Rough-legged, Ferruginous andRed-tailed Hawks. We had close-uplooks of several Great-horned Owl

pairs. Our resident partial albino Red-tailed Hawk was obliging and althoughit took a while to nd him, he did giveus a look. We nished up the trip withan unexpected treat of a ock of about15 Bohemian Waxwings, probablymoved from Rye Patch where theywere spotted last month. And for those

that attended, Randy and I spotted aMerlin just as we pulled into our owndriveway at home after lunch! Thereare some pictures from our tour inLovelock on the web. They are creditedto Cabby Bloss and this is the link toher website: www.capturedbycabby.com.

Sierra Valley Field Trip, March 22Leader: Alan GubanichMigration was de nitely in full swingwhen 20 of us ventured to SierraValley for a great day of birding. Theweather was wonderful and so was the

viewing -- 37 species for the day, withsome great looks at Sandhill Cranes,American White Pelicans, Bald Eagles,Tundra Swans, and much more. Somewinter residents were still around:Bald Eagles, Rough-legged Hawksand Tundra Swans, but the highlight of the day was over 100 Sandhill Cranessoaring over our heads while we wereon Hariot Lane and Marble Hot SpringsRoad. Several landed in the elds alongMarble Hot Springs Road and gave us

nice views through the spotting scopes.Unfortunately, for those who left after lunch, but fortunately for the four of us who stayed, two separate pairs of cranes walked within 50 to 60 yardsof us as we backtracked along MarbleHot Springs Road -- fantastic closelooks! Other migrants included at leastWhite-fronted Geese, Tree Swallows,American White Pelicans, Long-billedCurlews, Willets, Greater Yellowlegsand American Avocets. Horned Larks

were the second highlight of the day for some birders (oh well, whatever), whilethe rest of us enjoyed the melodioustones of Sage Thrashers, Red-wingedBlackbirds, Western Meadowlarksand Horned Larks, all proclaiming thearrival of spring.


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FROM THE PRESIDENTS PERCH In Communication

Our chapter has the goodfortune to count nearly 1000member households. The Board,Committees, and various activemembers of our organization tryvery hard to stay in touch with allof you.

The LAS Web Site at www.nevadaaudubon.org is an excellentresource for you our members.Sections give you up-to-dateinformation on chapter activities,and the Home page keys you inon late-breaking items. The linkssection, organized thematically,offers you easy access to a varietyof web sites related to our interests.The amount of material on the siteis too voluminous to even mentionhere. The LAS WebSite, wortha computer bookmark and someexploring, is managed by our WebMaster Steve Ting.

The Nevada Birds List Server offers up-to-the-minute reports of

bird sightings throughout the state.You can post to the list server or simply sign up to receive e-mailsfrom the list server as they are

posted. A terri c new aspect hasemerged in recent years in frequentlinks to photos of birds describedin the postings. The list server isadministered through NationalAudubon Society and is moderatedhere in Nevada by member AlanWallace.

The LAS E-mail List sendsreminders and late-breakinginformation to LAS member subscribers. The list is sent asrecipients undisclosed, relaysonly items related to LAS, and is

never shared or sold. To subscribe, please send an e-mail request toKaren Kish at [email protected].

The LAS Info Line at775-324-BIRD (2473), managed

by Jacque Lowery, offers you theopportunity to leave a recordedtelephone message request for information; you can also reachJacque on a link at our web site for the LAS Info Line On-line.

The Pelican newsletter is beforeyou now. We have a new editor for The Pelican , Jen Martin. Jenand her husband David Martinmoved here from Redondo Beach,California, about a year ago. Insouthern California Jen editedtelevision in Burbank. She is a

birder and David is interested in birds of prey in particular, bothin uenced by Jens mother-in-law,who is a hiker and birder. Jen grewup in Las Vegas. She and Davidare expecting their rst child at theend of April. She plans to stay and/or work at home for a few years.We thank Jen for volunteering andKathy Oakes and Kristin Szabo,who will be assisting. Another

person we cannot thank enough isretiring editor Mike Greenan, whohas served diligently as editor for four years.

Member Survey : Communicationis a two-way street. Trustee KennRohrs, in close collaboration withthe Board, has developed a Member Survey , which you should havereceived recently. We would like tohear from all of you, especially thesilent majority. Your participationwill help us be responsive to our entire chapter and will help usspeci cally in our summer Planning

Retreat. Please communicate to us by returning this survey.

We are an all-volunteer group brought together by our commoninterests in birding, conservation,and conservation education. Stay intouch and help us remain a positive,enjoyable, and vital organization

Karen L. Kish

Birds & Books

LAS Birds & Books is a ock of readers interested in nature, especially

birds and birding. The group meetsin Reno on the third Tuesday of themonth from 7-8:30 p.m. at SundanceBookstore, 1155 W. 4th Street,#106-Keystone Square ShoppingCenter. You are encouraged to attenda meeting to see if this group is for you or to contact Kenn Rohrs [email protected] or 775-849-9530for more information. For a completeschedule and brief description of the selected books, go to the LAS

website www.nevadaaudubon.organd check the Birds & Books sectionof the Meetings page. We will not bemeeting in June, July, and August.May 20: The Bird Artist by Howard

Norman and the May and Junechapters of A Year of Birdwatching inthe West by Frances Wood.

Donors

Ruby Crowned Kinglet $10-$19Ron Kaminkow, Cathi Unruh,Theresa Bel, Randy and DebbiePontiusMountain Bluebird $20-$49Zena R. Ervin, Stephen Buck,Cathy and Ken ThormahlenAmerican White Pelican $100-$499Jane Bowden


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CONSERVATION CORNERCongratulations to long-time Audubonmember and LAS supporter, LarryNeel , who recently received the2007 Partners in Flight (PIF) awardat the 4th International Partners inFlight Conference in McAllen, Texas.The award recognizes exceptionalcontributions in protecting migratoryand resident landbirds, shorebirds, andwaterfowl and their habitats.

For many years Larry has been a leader in Nevada bird conservation and hasworked tirelessly throughout the state,as well as across state borders, forging

partnerships to protect and conserve birdhabitat. Larry has served as the NevadaPIF chairman and co-authored the early

Nevada PIF Strategy , which set thestage for bird conservation planning

efforts in Nevada. This initial effortresulted in the creation of the Nevada Bird Conservation Plan , edited by Larry,which de ned priority bird species (birdsidenti ed as declining in population) andmade recommendations for conservation

practices for those species. As it isapproaching its 10 -year anniversary,Larry and other members of the NevadaPIF working group; represented byfederal, state, private groups, andindividuals, is focused on revising andupdating the plan. Consistent monitoring

of birds over the past 8 years has now provided much data to analyze anduse in the plan revision. Currently, asubcommittee of PIF is tackling habitatand individual species assessments asa necessary step to setting conservationtargets and priorities.

Larry has also been heavily involvedin the Nevada Intermountain West JointVenture (IWJV) steering committee.The IWJV promotes the restoration andmaintenance of all bird populationsand fosters the protection, restoration,and enhancement of wetlands, riparianhabitats, and the widely diverse uplandcharacteristic of the intermountain region.Since 1999, the IWJV has evolved andexpanded its vision to embrace all birdhabitat conservation. This includeshabitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, wading

birds, and songbirds, as well as other game and non-game avian species.Larrys involvement on the steering

committee contributes to the IWJV planning efforts and keeps Nevada on theforefront of bird conservation efforts.

Many of our members may knowLarry best as a premier bird guide ontours during the Spring Wings BirdFestival. Lahontan Valley and Walker Lake hold a special place in Larrys heart.He co-authored Birds of the LahontanValley and helped create the areas birdfestival. He also drew attention to Walker Lake and the importance of the lake tomigrating loons, prompting research onmigrating loons and the creation of theWalker Lake Loon Festival. Thank you,Larry, for all you have done and all youcontinue to do to protect birds and their habitat throughout the state of Nevada!--Ali Chaney, Conservation Chair

Birds of the Truckee MeadowsThe 2008 sessions for the popular Birdsof the Truckee Meadows identi cationclasses will begin on Tuesday evening,May 6, and end on June 10. The ve classes will be held at themeeting room off the north parking lot of the Nevada Department of Wildlife, 1100Valley Road, beginning at 7:00 P.M. Costfor the ve sessions is $40.00, or $10.00

per session. A eld trip to the Oxbow

Nature Study Area will be held theweekend following the introductory class.The topics and dates are: May 6, Introduction to Birding, withDavid Jickling May 13, Birds of Lakes and Marshes,with Larry Neel May 20, Backyard Birds, with AlanGubanich June 3, Mountain Birds, with Jim Eidel June 10, Birds of Prey, with BobGoodman Fees are payable at the door, so pleasearrive a bit early. For further informationor registering, please call Bob Goodmanat 972-7848, or email [email protected].

Field Trips(continued from page 2)

Thomas Creek (continued)Well meet at 7 a.m. in the parking lot of theStarbucks at the Raleys Shopping Center atthe corner of Wedge Parkway and the Mt.Rose Highway. Heading west on the Mt. RoseHighway from Highway 395, Wedge Parkwayis the rst street on the right. The Raleysand Starbucks are just before (east of) WedgeParkway. Well carpool from the Starbucksthe short distance to the Thomas Creek Trailhead on Timberline Drive. Well be outuntil noon or a little later, so bring water and asnack. The number above is a cell phone thatIll have with me, so if youre lost or late youcan call me.

June 20-22Unionville Birding and B&B

Leader: Alan Gubanich 775.857.0191 [email protected] us for a wonderful weekend in the WestHumboldt Mountains birding in Buena Vista,Wilson, and Straight Canyons surroundingthe historic mining town of Unionville.Located south of I-80 about halfway betweenLovelock and Winnemucca, Unionville is richin history and bird life. Note: At press time,this trip was full . Complete trip descriptionis on our web site; contact Alan Gubanich for

possible standby status .

Saturday, June 28Birding and Wildfower Trip, Tahoe CityTime: 7:30 a.m.Trip Leader: Richard Carlson530.581.0624 or [email protected] is sponsoring a small-group birdingtrip to the north Lake Tahoe area. Enjoy a

profusion of birds and wild owers as thegroup searches for such species as MountainBluebird, Willow Flycatcher, Red-BreastedSapsucker, McGillivrays Warbler, Black-

backed Woodpecker, and Pine Grosbeak inTahoes ower-covered alpine meadows.The area also has tree carvings by Basqueshepherds and an old Basque oven. Bring a

bag lunch to enjoy Calliope Hummingbirdsfrom a private deck overlooking Lake Tahoe.Free but reservations are required. Contactleader Richard Carlson for the meeting place.This is a popular trip and space is limited to12 people, so sign up early.


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BIRDS IN TOwNby Alan Wallace

Rossinis Overtures are to operas like February and March are to the migration and breeding seasons. Someovertures start so quietly that one has to listen very carefully to know that music is even being played. Then the maintheme becomes apparent, gradually becomes more strongly and complexly developed, and eventually resounds withgusto. All leading up to the main event: the opera. And so it is with the early stages of migration and breeding. The

rst hints, be they the gradual pairing of Canada Geese , the disappearance of Yellow-rumped Warblers , or the rstmelodic songs of a Song or White-crowned Sparrow , set the theme for the coming season. By the end of March, newthemes had been introduced with the early arrival of new species and the addition of new songs to the chorus, coupledwith more activity amongst the players.

Even for the overwintering birds, one of the rst hints of the new season is new plumages: the gray-and-whitecolors of the adult Ring-billed and California Gulls are sharp and crisp, the American Gold nches suddenly become

bursts of bright yellow, the bland, tan head stripes of rst-year White-crowned Sparrows transition into bold black and white lines, and the Ruddy Ducks turn into blue-billed, rusty-red waterfowl. Even the black plumages of thecongregating Double-crested Cormorants seem glossier in the early spring.

New additions to the overture began in mid February with the arrival of a few brightly colored Cinnamon Teal ,which joined the many remaining wintering waterfowl on area lakes and ponds. By early March, the fringes of thosewaterbodies became lined with early Least Sandpipers , Greater Yellowlegs , and abundant, rusty-headed American

Avocets , along with squawky Yellow-headed Blackbirds and chattery Marsh Wrens in the nearby cattails and sedges.In Elko, the rst Red-winged Blackbirds arrived on March 1 and increased in number through the month. Overhead,the rst swallows darted after small insect hatches on March 1, and most of the swallow species had been reported bythe end of the month, although not in great numbers. Farther overhead, the rst Turkey Vultures drifted north in earlyMarch, with scattered sightings after that. Although a few Says Phoebes overwinter in some towns, their numbersreally increased in March as they gracefully chased bugs and gave their soft, somewhat melancholy call. In Austin,the rst American Robin arrived on March 2, overlapping with the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches that wintered in thatToiyabe Range hamlet.

The rst signs of breeding began early with the various raptors and owls. Great Horned Owls had laid eggs byFebruary 12, with one clutch hatching by the middle of March. Coopers and Red-tailed Hawks were building nestsand showing courtship behaviors in early March. American Dippers were paired up by early March, and House Finch twosomes were exploring for nest sites later in the month. And, as usual, the songs of many species lled the air as theearly spring progressed. The trilling of Dark-eyed Juncos and Spotted Towhees , the early- and late-day songs of theAmerican Robins , and the monotone staccato of the Northern Flickers became more common, as did the drumming of the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers and Red-breasted Sapsuckers .

Not all of the wintering birds darted off to their breeding grounds. Over 200 Tundra Swans remained at SwanLake north of Reno until the middle of March, when they started to become very active and then disappeared by March23 (when they also were sighted in Montello in northeastern Nevada). This winters southerly onslaught of BohemianWaxwings lasted into early March, especially in Elko, and Golden-crowned Sparrows still mixed with the White-crowneds well into March. Cassins Finches began their usual spring irruption in Baker in February and March, andtheir numbers were picking up in western-Nevada towns in late March. Wild Turkeys in Baker were still ocking inFebruary, although this species can form mobile early-spring leks that contain a number of males and females.

Northern Nevada birders noted 131 species during the February and March overture to the coming breeding

season, a total that included the yard birds reported to the Great Backyard Bird Count in mid February. Sources of information for this column included John Anderson, Mary Anderson, Richard Brune, Alan de Queiroz, Mary JoElpers, Bob Goodman, Mike Greenan, Alan Gubanich, Kirk Hardie, Linda Hiller, Ed Kurtz, Jacque Lowery, SueAnne Marshall, Diane McAllister, Martin Meyers, Don Molde, Jill Neumann, Kathy Oakes, Christiane Omer,Fred Petersen, Harold Peterson, Debbie Pontius, Lois and Mark Ports, Lynn Purcell, Dan Rabbers, MelissaRenfro and John Free, Pat Rupley, Jean Sherman, Jane Thompson, Steve Ting, Myra Ulvang, Frank Whitman,Dave Worley, and me. Contributions are welcome, so send a postcard/note to 1050 Sumac St., Reno, NV 89509 or anemail to [email protected], or continue to post items on the Nevada bird listserv. The deadline for the nextcolumn is May 25 . Good birding, and enjoy the start of the opera season in April and May!


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LAS SALES FORMPrice Postage TOTAL

Important Bird Areas of Nevada $19.95 $4.60 _____Published by Lahontan Audubon Society, 2005

A Birding Guide to Reno and Beyond--Second Edition $10 $2 _____Published by Lahontan Audubon Society, 2007

Nevada Birding Map--Second Edition $ 4 $1 _____Published by Lahontan Audubon Society, 2007

TOTAL ORDER _____

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Make checks payable to Lahontan Audubon Society and mail with this form to:Jane Burnham, LAS Sales, 8071 Big River Drive, Reno, NV 89506

LAS MEMBERSHIP/DONATION FORM

Lahontan Audubon Society Membership: All funds remain in the community. Members receive The Pelicannewsletter and may elect to receive e-mail activities notices. Please complete and mail this form with payment.

1. o LAS Renewal o New Membership o Send me a National Audubon application2. o Individual/Family - $20/year o Full Time Student/Senior (over 62) - $15/year

LAS Donations : Please select level:o Ruby-crowned Kinglet - $10 o Mountain Bluebird - $20 o American Avocet - $50

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Make check payable to Lahontan Audubon Society and mail this form to:Kathy Oakes, LAS Membership, 4120 Plateau Road, Reno, NV 89519


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THE PELICANLahontan Audubon SocietyP.O. Box 2304Reno, Nevada 89505

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PAIDRENO, NEVADAPERMIT NO. 181

LAHONTAN AUDUBON SOCIETY

OFFICERS President Karen Kish [email protected] 841-1180Vice President Alan Gubanich [email protected] 857-0191Treasurer Dave Straley [email protected] 832-9222Recording Secretary Bonnie Wagner [email protected] 829-6311

TRUSTEES Seat #1 to 2008 Jane Burnham [email protected] 677-4178Seat #2 to 2008 Gene Hansel [email protected] 354-2150Seat #3 to 2009 Ali Chaney [email protected] 813-3494Seat #4 to 2008 Kathy Oakes [email protected] 747-5446Seat #5 to 2009 Jacque Lowery [email protected] 853-1302Seat #6 to 2010 Linda Badzioch [email protected] 851-8353Seat #7 to 2010 Kenn Rohrs [email protected] 849-9530

IBA Director Robin Powell [email protected] 247-2798

COMMITTEE Activity/Program Alan Gubanich [email protected] 857-0191CHAIRS Birding Classes Bob Goodman [email protected] 972-7848

Birds & Books Reading Group Kenn Rohrs [email protected] 849-9530Communications Karen Kish [email protected] 841-1180Conservation Ali Chaney [email protected] 813-3494Education Alan Gubanich [email protected] 857-0191Field Trips Christiane Omer [email protected] 354-2634Hospitality Linda Badzioch [email protected] 851-8353LAS Sales Jane Burnham [email protected] 677-4178Membership Kathy Oakes [email protected] 747-5446

PUBLICATION AND The Pelican Editor Jen Martin [email protected] 742-2582INFORMATION The Pelican Distribution Connie Douglas [email protected] 425-1305

Birds in Town Alan Wallace [email protected] 786-5755LAS Info Line Jacque Lowery 324-BIRDWeb Master Steve Ting [email protected] 849-3725

Postmaster: Please send change of address to The Pelican , P.O. Box2304, Reno, NV 89505.

If your mailing label is highlighted, pleaserenew your local LAS membership now.

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