A publication of
Pomona Valley Audubon Society
MAY/JUNE 2007 A Chapter of the National Audubon Society
June Gloom by Rick Clements
With June Gloom in full bloom, Marcy and I decided to escape
the deepening marine layer and head to the Salton Sea.
We had not even made it to San Bernardino
when the traffic came to a halt.
Fortunately, I had Chopin’s
nocturnes in the CD player—
my antidote for traffic angst.
Shortly things opened up and
we continued on toward our first stop
at Lincoln Rd. on the north side of
the Sea.
June is in between seasons for birds at the Sea—northbound
birds have left and the returning migrants and summer specialties
have not yet arrived. However, this is prime time for the hot
weather emergence of dragonflies and damselflies and they
were our objective this day. We have come lately to Odonates
because the flush of excitement that accompanies the sighting
of a life bird would require extensive, expensive travel and we
need a new taxon to supply our lifer fix.
We arrived at Lincoln Rd. at about 0830 and it was already
warming up. The first bugs that caught my eye were red
saddlebags. They were patrolling up and down a dirt side road.
They’re red-bodied dragonflies with dark red patches at the base
of their hind wings. Some imaginative namensgeber thought the
patches reminded him of saddlebags and thus the name. There
is a close relative called the black saddlebags but we did not see
any this day. A huge, dark shadow crossed the road causing me
to call out “Albatross.” Marcy promptly corrected me stating
that the bill was all-wrong and the bird was, in fact, a brown
pelican. Sometimes my exuberance carries me into flights of
fancy. Where the Whitewater River crosses Lincoln we were
reminded of a white-belted ringtail Marcy found here last year
but today there are three species of delicate damselflies—blue-
ringed dancer, California dancer and Rambur’s forktail. The
latter is one of only a few species that has green in the thorax.
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From Lincoln
we proceeded
to Johnson Rd.
where we have
had good luck with
odes in the past. More red
saddlebags and a single red-
tailed pennant greeted us. Also patrolling
the road were common green darner, western
pondhawk and the stunningly colored roseate
skimmer. The roseate skimmer is the first
dragonfly I encountered a few years ago and
I was hooked. It is the dragonfly equivalent of
the vermilion flycatcher. As we were leaving,
a large swallowtail wafted by affording a
good look—giant swallowtail, a state
butterfly for us.
Heading south, we made a detour up to Bashford’s Spa in hopes
there would be dragons flying over the small pond adjacent to
the road. There were a few but they were fast flying, non-stop
critters and ID escaped us except for a flame skimmer, easily
recognizable by its flame red coloring. This species annually
patrols over our swimming pool in summer.
Next stop was the Wister unit where the temperature was
(Cont'd. on page 3)
IN THIS ISSUE...
June Gloom ......................................................................Pg. 1
Birdathon ..........................................................................Pg. 3
International Migratory Bird Day ....................................Pg. 4
Tern Update ......................................................................Pg. 5
Field Trips .........................................................................Pg. 6
Annual Potluck .................................................................Pg. 7
 Next U.S. Species to go Extinct
May be Two Hawaiian Birds
(Washington, D.C.) A dramatic drop in sightings of the Akekee and
the Akikiki, two very rare birds on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, is
raising concern that these species may be on the brink of extinction.
Beginning this month the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources will conduct population surveys of forest birds on Kauai
to see if the suspected decline is taking place.
The Akekee possesses an unusual bill in which the lower mandible
is bent to one side allowing the birds to open up leaf and flower buds
in search of bugs. Photo by Jim Denny - kauaibirds.com
“The strongest available measures such as captive-breeding, fencing
out and removing invasive species, and emergency listing under
the Endangered Species Act, are all necessary due to the recent
history of Hawaiian birds in similar circumstances going extinct,”
said George Fenwick, President of American Bird Conservancy
(ABC).
Hawaii leads the U.S. in the total number of endangered and
threatened species with 329, and in extinctions – with over 1,000
plants and animals having disappeared since humans colonized
the islands. When Captain Cook landed on the islands in 1778,
there were at least 71 endemic bird species. Since then, 26 of those
species have gone extinct, and 32 more are now listed under the
Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered. Several
Hawaiian bird species, the Poouli and the Ou are assumed to have
recently gone extinct before captive-breeding or other protection
measures could be implemented.
David Kuhn, Doug Pratt, and Alvaro Jararillo, who lead birding
tours on Kauai, recently alerted scientists, state officials, and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to their concerns about the drop in
sightings of the once relatively abundant Akekee.
“I and others paying attention to Kauai’s endangered endemics have
supposed that the Akikiki would be the next species to disappear
– now it is more like a race to the finish,” said David Kuhn a
birdwatching tour guide and observer of bird populations on Kauai.
“While the Akikiki de-population and range contraction has been
linear and relatively slow, Akekee is suddenly crashing. At this
point both species can still be found with assiduous listening and
Welcome New Members
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events.
Baldwin Park: John Shaw
Claremont: Jim Higdon
Corona: Katherine Greco, Jan Mentink, Martin
Westlake
Covina; D.S. Fitch
Diamond Bar: Paul Royalty
Glendora: Charlotte Plunkett
Norco: Ms Erin Fryer
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searching—how long this might be is anyone’s guess.”
Fewer than 1,500 Akikiki remain in the wild, and its population
continues to decline. Photo by Jim Denny - kauaibirds.com
“Disappointing birding along the Alakai Swamp trails. No sightings,
and heard only a couple of possible calls of the Akekee,” said Doug
Pratt describing a tour he led in March. “This bird was common
when I was last here in fall of 2004, and has apparently crashed
drastically in the last three years.”
The Akikiki, a small bi-colored bird that lives in wet montane forests
in central Kauai, has less than 1,500 remaining individuals and now
occupies less than 10% of its former range. Surveys indicate that
the population declined 64% in its core area in the Alakai Swamp
from 1970 to 2000 due to habitat loss and alteration, the introduction
of invasive species, mosquito-born diseases such as avian malaria
and pox, and the impacts of hurricanes. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service announced in 2005 that the Akikiki should be officially
designated an endangered species, but declined to move forward
with the listing for budgetary reasons.
The Akekee, a small yellow and green bird that lives in the high-
elevation rainforests of Kauai, was until recently thought to have
a stable population, estimated at 20,000 individuals. Like the
Akikiki, the Akekee is threatened by habitat loss, invasive species
and disease.
Of particular concern is evidence that rising average temperatures
could allow mosquitoes to survive at higher-elevations, exposing
the birds to deadly diseases. Researchers for the U.S. Geological
Survey have concluded that even a small increase in temperatures
in Hawaii’s forests will eliminate much of the mosquito-free safe
zone that once existed for Kauai’s birds.
“American Bird Conservancy’s research has shown how effective
concerted endangered species conservation can be. The Pacific
nation of New Zealand has taken the decision to invest in protecting
its unique species, and has been succeeding while the U.S. has
stood by and watched as species after species has disappeared
from Hawaii,” said Mike Parr American Bird Conservancy’s Vice
President. “It is time to stand up and fully support and expand the
excellent conservation programs already underway in Hawaii so
these great birds are around for our children and grandchildren
to enjoy.”
Pomona: Mrs. Mark Vining
Rancho Cucamonga: Celeste Jones
San Dimas: Robby Laird
Upland: Daniel Dunst, John Possley, Frank
Smiderle
Walnut: Ms. Wilma Coy, Jan Trinkley
West Covina: Lee Gurwell, Donald Backofen
BIRDATHON June Gloom
Continued from pg. 1

2007!!! To Make A Donation!

It’s Not Too Late nearing 95. We walked along
the nature trail and found our
only widow skimmer for the
trip. This species has a pale
Yes, there is still time for you to make a contribution to bluish body with clear wings
our annual fund-raising event – BIRDATHON 2007 that have large dark patches at
– and we need your help to ensure that it is a success. their bases. Perhaps the dark
patches remind one of a widow
While BIRDATHON 2007 will come to a close on in mourning. A wandering
May 12th, it is not too late to send a contribution to glider was cooperatively
your favorite team. Among the teams that we know perched and a couple of blue
dashers were on territory over
are taking part in this important fundraising event
a small rivulet. The dasher
are such names as: Guthrie, Kling, Strang, Gilbert, has a brilliantly colored blue
Pemberton and Swanberg. You may know of other abdomen and is one of our
teams that have counted or will be counting birds this smaller dragonflies. A western
year. This is a great opportunity for you to support wood-pewee was a lingering
the conservation, environmental and educational programs, as well as the migrant.
monthly programs, newsletters and operating expenses, which are important to We headed to the Sonny Bono
our chapter. headquarters for some lunch
Make a pledge or send a check to one of the individuals or teams who of fried chicken, Brie and
crackers and an orange. A red
are taking part in the Birdathon 2007. This is our only Chapter-wide fundraising of
saddlebags was the only ode
the year. We rely on these contributions for as much as 80% of our annual budget. we saw but we were treated to
The dues-sharing we receive from National Audubon has been cut back significantly a territorial skirmish between
in recent years, so Birdathon has taken on a much more important role. two male desert spiny lizards.
These f ierce beasts were
For 2006, the PVAS Birdathon 2006 raised over $10,000. It was resplendent in their breeding
a good showing, but we really need to top it this year. Our budget runs between colors of blue bellies, blue green
$15,000 and $18,000 each year, so we need everyone’s help to ensure a successful throats and orange speckles on
Birdathon. Fill out the form below, and hand it (along with a check) to the birder their sides. It was a frightening
you choose to sponsor, or send it to our Treasurer who will see that the birder you sight worthy of a Stephen King
designate gets credit for the contribution. scene.
Our last stop for the day was
the Highline Canal on the east

Birdathon 2007 Donation side of the valley but when we

arrived we were disappointed
to find that the canal was
I want to participate, please accept my contribution of $ being dredged and that the
vegetation along the banks had
N a m e : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ been mowed down. Odonate
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ habitat was gone. However,
we remembered a spot along
Address:________________________________________________ the canal east of Niland where
there were some fish farms
City:__________________________ State:_____ Zip:______________
that provided good habitat.
Telephone ______________________________________________ When we got there we found
an abundance of odes in a
Mail the completed form to: small drainage ditch flowing
Neil Gilbert, 183 East Miramar Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 nice clear, fresh water. It was
Or hand it to any participating birder. (Cont'd. on page 4)

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Celebrate International
Migratory Bird Day at Starr
Ranch Sanctuary!
Saturday, May 12th
7:00am - 2:00pm (drop in)
Relax and enjoy a family picnic, see birds up close in
bird banding demonstrations, participate in a hawk
research simulation program, observe the birds of
Starr Ranch on guided walks, receive a free Bird
Day poster and more!
RSV P by e -mail ( prefer red!) to er y n n.
maynard@gmail.com or call Justin at 949-858-
3537. Please provide group size and contact info in
your RSVP. You must RSVP to get directions to
Starr Ranch (internet directions do not work).
PVAS SPRING/SUMMER FIELD TRIPS 2007
MAY
Thursday, May 3 – Big Morongo Nature Preserve.
Dan Gregory, 7 a.m.
Sunday, May 6 – Beginner’s Bird Walk – Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 8 a.m.
Saturday, May 12 – Day Trip to Anacapa Island.
Dan Guthrie
Sat-Sunday, May 19-20 – Kern River Valley.
Dan Guthrie (Call Dan for details, pg. 6)
Sunday, May 27 Bonelli Park Bird Walk.
Leader TBA, Meet at 8 a.m.
JUNE
Sunday, June 3. Beginner’s Bird Walk – Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic Garden 8 a.m.
Saturday, June 9 – Big Bear Trip
Pam Kling, Meet at 6 a.m.
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June Gloom (Continued from pg. 3)
a perfect spot and there was even a large cottonwood providing
shade for us and the car. Blue dashers were numerous and flying
up and down the ditch. Four species of damselfly, vivid dancer,
powdered dancer, blue-ringed dancer and desert forktail, were
using the emergent vegetation along the banks as perching and
ovipositing sites. The most striking dragonfly here was the Mexican
amberwing, which was plentiful and cooperative. Both male and
female perched accommodatingly for Marcy’s digital camera. These
small dragonflies are attractively colored a brownish yellow with
solid amber wings on the male and wings of amber bands on the
female.
At this point the temperature had reached 107 degrees and both
of us are finding breathing difficult and Marcy has developed a
dehydration headache. Time to head for the Calipatria Inn for the
night. We checked in and the air conditioned room, a refreshing
shower, an aspirin and a beer revived our spirits and we were up for
dinner in their small, casual restaurant whose north wall is decorated
with excellent photographs of some of the birds of the Salton Sea.
The next day we enjoyed the very fine continental breakfast and
headed for Unit One at the end of Vendel Rd. The small bit of
open water was alive with red saddlebags, blue dashers and roseate
skimmers. Our only blue-eyed darner of the trip was on patrol
here. This species is one of the mosaic darners, so called for the
complicated and colorful patterns on their abdomens. White-faced
ibis were feeding in the pond along with black-necked stilts and
calling Virginia rails. We often see the endangered Yuma clapper
rail here but not this time.
The temperature was still pleasant and this was a good place to end
our trip. While we didn’t find any lifers to exhilarate the senses,
we did manage to identify eighteen species of Odonates, a one-day
high for us, and we beat the June Gloom.
Thursday, June 14 – Carbon Canyon Regional Park.
Dan Gregory. 7:30 a.m.
JULY
Saturday, July 7 – Grassy Hollow / Wrightwood.
Pam Kling, meet at 7 a.m.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 18 – Guffey's Camp / Wrightwood.
Pam Kling, meet at 6:30 a.m.
One day and half day trips start at Memorial
Park, Indian Hill Blvd at 10th Street, Claremont.
Weekend trips usually meet at the destination on
Saturday morning. Bonelli Park trips meet at park
headquarters on Via Verde, just off the 57 freeway.
 Tern Update
by Kimball Garrett
(reprinted from Yahoo Groups,
Los Angeles)
With “Terngate” very much in
the news recently (charges
have now been filed
against three operators of
the barges in Long Beach
harbor that had been used
by nesting Caspian and
Elegant Terns), I wanted
to take this opportunity
to remind you that there is a
chance that the small number
of terns that were raised and
released by the International
Bird Rescue Research Center in Items Needed
San Pedro last August could be re-
sighted this year. for June
Nine Elegant Terns were marked with two orange bands on the left Silent Auction
leg (and a USGS metal band on the right leg) and released at Cabrillo
Beach in San Pedro LA. They should be looked for anywhere where We are currently accepting donations
Elegant Terns are concentrating this spring and summer (e.g. Bolsa for the silent auction that will be held
Chica).
at our annual Potluck Dinner on
Fifteen Caspian Terns were marked with a black alpha-numeric band on Friday, June 1. Donated items are
the left leg (and a USGS metal band on the right leg). The alphanumeric often bird watching or nature related,
code starts with a “C” or “Y” and is followed by two numerals. These
birds were released at the Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge on 19 but they don’t have to be. In the past
August 2006. They should be looked for anywhere where Caspian we have auctioned such items as bird
Terns are congregating, both at the Salton Sea (and elsewhere inland) books, bird houses, bird prints, duck
and along the coast.
decoys and decorative items. Last
If you see any of the marked terns described above, please contact year, thanks to the generosity of our
me or Kathy Molina (kmolina AT nhm.org). There are a great many
members, over $600 was raised at this
Elegant Terns with only USGS metal bands - we are not interested in
those (but of course if you can read the band, submit the information event.
to the banding lab). Also, many Caspian Terns have USGS bands
Come and enjoy the delicious food
and often a combination of color bands and/or yellow alphanumeric
bands. We are not interested in those, but if you can read the USGS brought by our members, and bid on
band number, record color band combinations, and/or read the yellow the items of your choice. It’s a fun
alphanumeric bands, report that information to the banding lab. [Most evening, and we hope to see many of
of these birds with the auxiliary color/alphanumeric bands were banded
you there.
at the Columbia River in Washington/Oregon] .
Thanks for your help, If you have something to
Kimball L. Garrett donate, please call Karlene
Ornithology Collections Manager Campo at (909) 627-8191 to
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County arrange for pick-up before the
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90007 June meeting.
(213) 763-3368, (213) 746-2999 FAX
kgarrett@nhm. org

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 Field Trips

Thursday, May 3, Sunday, June 3, 2007

2007 – Big Morongo Beginner’s Bird Walk
Nature Preserve Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
A trip for returning migrants. Join us for our monthly (first Sunday, Sept. through June)
Meet at Memorial Park at 7 a.m., bird walk at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens.
return around noon. Leader: Dan Bring binoculars if you have them. Adults and children
Gregory (909) 944-2259. welcome. The walk is flat and slow and takes about two
hours. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the front entry gate (north end
Sunday, May 6, 2007 of College Ave. north of Foothill Blvd.), 1500 N. College
Beginner’s Bird Walk Ave. Leaders: Fraser Pemberton (909) 624-6451.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Join us for our monthly (first Sunday, Sept. through June) Saturday,
bird walk at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens. June 9, 2007
Bring binoculars if you have them. Adults and children Big Bear Trip
welcome. The walk is flat and slow and takes about two San Bernardino
hours. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the front entry gate (north end Mountains
of College Ave. north of Foothill Blvd.), 1500 N. College A trip to the Big
Ave. Leaders: Fraser Pemberton (909) 624-6451. Bea r a rea for
breeding specialties
Saturday, May 12, 2007 with stops at Bluff Lake
Day Trip to Anacapa Island for Williamson’s sapsucker,
A trip for migrants and some sea birds. We will take the and Arrastre Creek for Indigo Bunting and Calliope
Island Packer boat out of Oxnard Marina at 9:30. Call Hummingbird. Meet at Memorial Park at 6 a.m. and bring
Island Packers at (805) 642-1393 for reservations. Trip a lunch. Leader: Pam Kling (909) 596-7604.
returns to Oxnard about 4 p.m. Leader: Dan Guthrie
(909) 607-2836. Thursday, June 14, 2007
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Saturday & Sunday, Meet at Memorial Park at 7:30 a.m. for a half day trip for
May 19-20, 2007 nesting oak woodland species. Leader: Dan Gregory,
Kern River Valley (909) 944-2259.
A trip for valley and mountain birds.
Meet in Kernville, above Lake Saturday, July 7, 2007
Isabella, (approximately 3 hours Grassy Hollow / Wrightwood
driving time) at 8 am. We will A trip to Wrightwood for nesting mountain species.
spend one day in the valley and Meet at Memorial Park at 7 a.m. and bring a lunch.
one day in the southern Sierras Plan to return around 3 p.m. Leader: Pam Kling (909)
looking for mountain birds. 596-7604.
Leader: Dan Guthrie
(909) 607-2836. Saturday, August 18, 2007
Guffey's Camp / Wrightwood
Sunday, May 27, 2007 A trip to the Wrightwood area for early fall migrants.
Bonelli Park Bird Walk We sould see some early warblers moving through.
Meet at the Bonelli Park headquarters on Via Verde near Meet at Memorial Park at 6:30 a.m. and bring a lunch.
the 57 freeway at 8:00 a.m. for a morning walk around Plan to return around 3 p.m. Leader: Pam Kling (909)
the park. Leader: To be announced. 596-7604.

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PVAS Annual Potluck
Returns to the
Alexander Hughes Community
Center on Friday, June 1, 2007
Join us for our annual Potluck, Friday June 1 at
at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700
Danbury Road, Claremont (on the northeast corner of
Harrison and Mountain Avenues, next to Larkin Park)
Admission is $5 at the door.
Our evening will feature the annual Election of Officers,
the presentation of the 2007 Flock Leader Award, Silent
Auction and the always popular members slide show.
(Please contact Dan Guthrie, 909-607-2836, if you'd
like to make a slide or Powerpoint presentation – 10
to 20 images per person)
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Happy Hour and Silent
Auction, wine, beer, soft
drinks, tea and coffee
7:00 to 7:45p.m. – Potluck Dinner
7:45 pm. – Meeting and Program
Bring your own plate, utensils and a favorite dish to
serve 6-8 people, and serving utensil.
If your last name begins with:
A - E = Salads
F - J = Hors d'ouevres (by 5:30 p.m.)
K - M = Side and Main Dishes
N - Z = Desserts
Once again we will feature our popular silent auction
with a great assortment of items. Arrive early to get
your bids in - latecomers will miss out!
If you have items of birding or nature interest you'd like
to donate for the silent auction, please contact Karlene
Campo at 627 -8191. (See article on page 5)
PVAS OFFICERS 2006-2007
President......................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836
Vice-President .............Bruce Strang ..... 626-339-6984
Secretary .....................Pam Kling ...........909-596-7604
Treasurer ......................Neil Gilbert ........ 909-626-0334
Board Member ...........Nancy Strang .... 626-339-6984
Board Member ............Dick Moore ......... 909-626-1127
Board Member ............Pat Higbie .......... 909-599-6526
Board Member ............Rod Higbie ........ 909-599-6526
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Conservation ...............Dick Moore ......... 909-626-1127
Education.....................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836
Field Trips ....................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836
Membership ................Dan Guthrie ........909-607-2836
Volunteers ....................Open! ........................................
Publications .................Neil Gilbert ........ 909-626-0334
Publicity .......................Shirley Harris ......909-982-9727
Door Prizes ..................Karlene Campo .. 909-627-8191
Hospitality ....................Gloria Slosberg ..909-626-4754
Website ........................Open!
CHAPARRAL NATURALIST
Editor ............................Pam Kling ...................596-7604
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 Membership Meetings
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Kimball Garrett
"Birding on
$4.00 a Gallon"
Kimball Garrett, curator
at the Los Angeles County
Museum will present a
program, based on his
new book, Birding on $4 per gallon (coauthored
with Bob Morse and Jon Dunn). He will have
copies of his book available for signing, and give
us an update of the changing status of our local
bird populations.
Meetings are held in Bauer Forum of Claremont
McKenna College. Evenings begin with a bird
identification session at 7:00 p.m., followed by
refreshments, a short business meeting, and our
evening program.
About the Speaker
Kimball L. Garrett is a lifelong resident of Los
Angeles and serves as the Ornithology Collections
Manager at the Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County. He is past-President of Western
Field Ornithologists, member of California Bird
Records Committee, and co-editor of the Southern
California regional reports for North American
Birds. With Jon Dunn, he co-authored Warblers
as well as Birds of Southern California, Status
and Distribution.
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Claremont, CA 91711
About the Los Angeles Region Birds
Given the wide array of habitats and birds in the Los Angeles
area, it is little wonder that the people of the Los Angeles Region
enjoy seeing and studying our
local birds. The area is blessed
with an abundant variety of bird
life with over 500 species found
in the region. Now, for the first
time, there is a photographic
guide to the birds of the entire
Los Angeles Region – from the
sea to the mountains. Garrett
will show some of the stunning
color photographs from the
book by acclaimed local wildlife
photographers Brian Small
and Larry Sansone and a host
of national and international
photographers. Garrett will explain
that you don’t have to spend a lot
of money on gas and travel to far off places to watch birds when
there are so many good bird patches and great bird diversity in the
Los Angeles region.
According to Garrett, “Birding puts people in touch with the natural
world around them; even in our largest urban centers. The Los
Angeles region is almost unmatched in its variety of excellent
birding spots but many people find that a backyard bird feeder is a
great way to enjoy the beauty and antics of the local birds.”
Birds of the Los Angeles Region will be available for purchase at
the program. Have Kimball Garrett sign a personal copy of his
book for you.
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S .POSTAGE
PAID
CLAREMONT, CA.
PERMIT NO. 240