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We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society. We have a large territory, all of Texas west of the Pecos River (the "Trans-Pecos"). Our members are found throughout the Trans-Pecos, but most live in the region's largest city, El Paso. Birds, birding, wildlife, the environment, and our community are the concerns of the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society. Consider joining us now!
Notes from the Field
Prairie Chicken, Bitter Lake NWR, Bottomless Lakes SP, Roswell & Rattlesnake Springs, April 13, 14 & 15, 2012. Great trip! Despite the wind, we had 69 species and great, long looks at Lesser Prairie Chickens. We were in place on the lek by 5:30 a.m. and the Prairie Chickens didn't let us down. The males were displaying in all their glory! We want to thank Dan Baggao, Wildlife Biologist, Roswell Field Office of the BLM for his assistance and helping us locate the Prairie Chickens and his tips on other areas to bird. Other highlights were Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Swainson's Hawk on nest, Golden Eagle, Prairie and Peregrine Falcons, Osprey eating a fish on the Pecos River, Franklin Gulls and Western Bluebirds.
Lesser Prairie Chicken (photo by John Groves)
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FIELD TRIPS
 Saturday, May 12, 2012, Memorial and Arroyo Parks. Warbler migration should be in full swing and the Orioles, Vireos and Tanagers should have arrived. We'll bird Memorial Park first and then go over to Arroyo Park for Flycatchers and Gambel's Quail. Meet at the Garden Center at Memorial Park, 3105 Grant Street, at 7:00 a.m. Contact Mark at 637-3521 or
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MONTHLY MEETING
Monday, May 21, 2012, Memorial Park Garden Center, 3105 Grant Street, 7:00 p.m. Come to hear about birding in Belize. Eddie and Lucretia Chew will present impressions of the country and photographs by Eddie and Steve Chew. Birds photographed include Jabiru (stork), Red-lored Parrot, Magnificent Frigatebird, and Bat Falcon. Places visited were Belize City, Monkey Bay, Caye Caulker, and Crocked Tree (Birdseye View Lodge). It is a great country - very friendly. Refreshments will be served and the public is welcome. Contact Eddie Chew at 587-9589 for more information.
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Have you found an injured wild animal or bird?
DO NOT send an e-mail to us! It may be too late before we can respond.
The Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue (CDWR) are the people who can help you and you can get more information by clickinghere.
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All of our field trips and monthly meetings are open to beginners and nonmembers.
Celebration of our Mountains is a great resource for outdoor activities in our area. Visit their website.
Not a member, but you would like to be? It's easy and not expensive. $15 per year gets you a membership to El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society. You will receive the Newsletter and your dues help the chapter implement and carry outcommunity and educational activities. The chapter is responsible for the care, upkeep and promotion of FeatherLake as well as providing financial assistance to Rio Bosque Wetlands Park andTexas Audubon Society. The chapter ispresent at Keystone Heritage Park twice a month to assist the public in identification and education of the birds that visit that area. The chapter provides monthly educational and informativeprograms and field trips. If you want to become a member, just fill out the membership form below and mail to: EPTP Audubon, P.O. Box 972441, El Paso, TX 79997 with your check for $15.00. Your support is appreciated. Thank you. El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Local Chapter Membership. Your $15.00 will help support chapter activities and you will receive The Roadrunner delivered to your mailbox. If you would like to save the Chapter the postage, you can request it be delivered to you electronically. Make checks payable to the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society.
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Mail to : EPTP Audubon P.O. Box 972441, El Paso, TX 79997
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