News
from John and Linda Donelson in Melbourne, Australia
Updated 3/4/09
June 27, Saturday,
6:30 a.m. Breeding Bird Atlas Survey of Block 524, which includes
Hanging Rock Woods and the western portion of Hawkeye Wildlife Area.
Mark Brown, 358-8765.
July 5, Sunday,
6:30 a.m. Breeding Bird Atlas Survey of Blocks 533 &
534, which are primarily agricultural and river bottomland in southern
Johnson County. Karen Disbrow, 339-1017.
July 18, Saturday,
9 a.m. Annual Butterfly Count sponsored by the North American
Butterfly Association. We will visit Kent Park, Lake Macbride, and
other areas. To participate, contact Chris Edwards at 430-4732.
August 23,
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Hawkeye Wildlife Area or other local areas
for shorebirds. Diana Pesek, (319) 560-8393.
August 27,
Thursday, 6 p.m. Annual Picnic at Hickory Hill Park North Shelter.
Bring a dish to share, something to grill (grills will be ready),
your own table service and drink. Karen Disbrow, 339-1017
Other Dates of Note
June 27-28, Saturday-Sunday.
IOU Breeding Bird Atlas Blockbusting Weekend at Okoboji/Spirit Lake.
July 18-19, Saturday-Sunday.
IOU Breeding Bird Atlas Blockbusting Weekend at Backbone State Park.
Riverview
Birding Group, Clinton, Iowa: Call Linda Boardsen
at (563) 242-9297.
Quad City Audubon Society
