Photographed by: John Borom
Great Louisiana BirdFest
Bayou Sauvage, Louisiana
April 11, 2003
Oil Spill Efforts
The best thing that citizens can do to prepare for the incumbent oil spill disaster is to stay calm and hope that the slick does not impact the Alabama coast as harshly as predicted. Unfortunately, things don’t look well for estuarine marshes, beaches, marine life and bird populations along the northern Gulf Coast because it is breeding season for many species of fishes, invertebrates, shorebirds and sea birds. We are encouraging folks to NOT run to the shoreline to capture oiled birds and to keep yourself, pets, and your family off the beach. It is unsafe for humans to come into contact with crude oil, and larger shorebirds have the potential to inflict damage. Please leave these actions to professionals such as Tri-state Rescue and Research at 302- 737-7241 and hstout@tristatebird.org. However, if you do come into contact with an oiled bird please call 1-866-557-1401.
We are anticipating the need for trained oiled wildlife rehabilitators along the Gulf Coast. If you are interested in being trained to help wash oiled birds, please call 866-448-5816 to get your name on a list for possible workshops and certification to do this work. National Audubon is organizing efforts to compile volunteers on a national level. Mobile Bay Audubon will compile the list of possible volunteers to be trained, and transferred to the entity that will spear head the efforts. If you want to volunteer, please call 251-990-0423. We will keep everyone posted on these efforts.
Welcome
to the Mobile Bay Audubon Society
Serving
the Alabama Gulf Coast
The
Mobile Bay Audubon Society, founded in 1971, is a chapter
of the National Audubon Society.
Our
mission is to promote the conservation of Earth's biological
diversity by encouraging an appreciation of birds and other
wildlife, along with an understanding of the ecological requirements
necessary for their survival.
Alabama
Coastal
Birding Trail Map (Source:
Alabama Gulf Coast Convention &
Visitors Bureau, Mobile Convention & Visitors Corporation,
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service,
Daphne Field Office)
TO ALL NEW AND INTERMEDIATE BIRDERS
Die-hard birdersprefer to brave the elementsand watch birds, rather than shop, wrap gifts and bake cookies. Last week's field trip to local areas produced over 50 species - in spite of a cold north wind.
Come join us for a Mobile Bay Audubon Society field trip.
Leave the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship parking lotat 8:00 a.m. Go tothe Magnolia Landfill and other stops in that direction,finishing about 11:30 at Jessie's on Highway 98 near Magnolia Springs for Dutch treatlunch.
Arrive at the parking lot by 7:50 to arrange carpools. If you ride with someoneplease pay the driver $2.00 to help with fuel cost. Be sure your lunch plans coincide with the driver's plans.
At the landfill look for ducksand peeps at the first pond while I check in at the office. Might see Shrikes on the fence, American Kestrels on the power lines - thenfollow my little vanto the smelly areato lookfor unusual gulls. Take as few cars as necessary to this area - parking is tight.
Bill Summerour will be our guest leader at the landfill and I will ask one of the managers to make a brief talk about the operation of the facility..
Kris Lindquist, Nancy Martin and I plan to lead Audubon field trips for beginner and intermediate birders every first and third Wednesday beginning with the Dec 17 trip.
Field trips are open to all, however you are encouraged to join Audubon, if not already a member.
Let me know if you don't wish to receive birding emails.
Celeste Hinds Hindsite5@bellsouth.net 928-6526 Cell 233-3369
Kris Lindquist kshll@mchsi.com 625-8550 Cell209-1019
Nancy Martin nanpie@Juno.com 625-2160 Cell751-5679
Thanks!
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