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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

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Leasburg Dam State Park, Saturday March 20, 2013. A visitor from Toronto, Canada, Naish McHugh, joined us on the trip. Our first stop was in Vinton to see if the Lewis's Woodpecker was still there, and it was! We also got a Cassin's Finch at the same time. Both of these birds were life birds for Naish! Several others in the group had not seen these birds before either, so it was great fun. By the time we got to Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park the winds has picked up, but we still managed to bird there and we had a good look at a Western Meadowlark, Red-tailed Hawk, Say's Phoebe and Verdin, then headed over to Leasburg Dam State Park, where we had Black-throated Sparrow and Pyrrhuloxia. We managed to eat a quick lunch and head back to El Paso in a dust storm! We had over 30 species of birds despite the weather.

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Annual Awards Dinner and Program, Saturday, February 16, 2013

The Annual Awards Dinner and Program was held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Opus World Bistro. The Program, photos and experiences from a trip to Australia, was presented by Jim Paton. Jim presented beautiful pictures of birds as well as the countryside. The Conservation Award was presented to Rick LoBello, for his work and dedication to conservation education.

Rick LoBello receiving the Conservation Award from John Kiseda

Upcoming Events

FIELD TRIPS

Saturday, April 27, 2013, Memorial Park and Arroyo Park. Warbler migration should be in full swing and these two Parks are great places to see them. Meet at the Garden Center at Memorial Park at 7:00 a.m. After birding Memorial Park, we will bird Arroyo Park where we hope to see flycatchers and Gambel's Quail. Nonmembers and beginners are welcome. Contact Mark at 637-3521.

Birdathon 2013 is Coming! May 4, 2013 is Birdathon. Birdathon is El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society's primary Fundraiser. Find out about Birdathon and how you can support Audubon by contacting Jane Fowler at 598-2448 or Janet Perkins at 581-2849.

MONTHLY MEETING

The April general meeting and program will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., at the Centennial Museum at UTEP. Elizabeth Chase will present a program on Birds of the Philippines, with pictures from her trip to the Philippines. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Contact Scott Cutler for more info 581-6071.

Injured Wild Animal?

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.

All of our field trips and monthly meetings are open to beginners and nonmembers.

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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