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Jackson Audubon Society
5120 Reddoch Drive, Jackson, MS 39211
601-832-6788
jacksonaudubonsociety
@gmail.com
RADAR & MIGRATION IN MISSISSIPPI: A New
Blog
Ever wondered how many birds are passing overhead
on a spring night--or which nights are the best? Head
over to our brand-new blog, where we'll be keeping
tabs on bird migration all season with the
eye-opening tool of radar imagery.
NEW!! Stay up to date on chapter meetings,
field trips and more.
Adam T. Rohnke, JAS Past President
Occupation: Wildlife Biologist
Started birding: 1999
What sparked interest in birding: First my
grandmother inspired me growing up, then my first
college ornithology class set the hook!
First joined JAS: 2005-06
Offices held in JAS: President, Conservation
Chair
Favorite MS birding place: Tara Wildlife
Favorite birding place outside MS: Hawk
Mountain, Pennsylvania
Backyard birding endeavors: Creating
bird-friendly habitat with native plantings and
working on a bird list of 39 spp. since we bought the
house in 2006
Most memorable birding moment: Overall when I
saw my first Harlequin Duck; recently, my first
Painted Bunting!
Birding achievements: Completed 4 Breeding
Bird Surveys this spring; passing 300 species on my
life list, and hopefully by the end of '07 passing
the 400 mark.
Advice to birders: Remember while birding to
look down every once in a while, as there are many
other cool critters in the wild to be seen!!!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Birders making use of Mississippi Wildlife Management Areas
should familiarize themselves with the most current rules
regarding WMA user permit fees. See this
link for details.
Click
here for a full calendar.
Tuesday, May 28,, at 6:30pm
JAS Chapter Meeting
Member Slide Show, Pot Luck Dinner, and Elections
Bring your favorite dish for the dinner and your favorite images you've taken for the presentation. Our presenter will be Skipper Anding.
Photo Credit:
Saturday, June 1, at 8:00am
BIRD WALK
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
Leader: TBA
A lot of our breeding birds will have youngsters out and about. Join us for a walk that provides a glimpse into avian parental behavior.
There is a $3.00 park entrance fee.
Jackson Audubon Society and MS Native Plant Society Joint Field Trip
June 15, 7:30-Noon (Picnic Lunch to Follow) At The Bienville National Forest
Harrell Hill Prairie Botanical Area is a rare 160 acre remnant tallgrass prairie natural preserve located within Bienville National Forest near Forrest, MS. It was declared a National Natural
Landmark in 1976. You can expect to see many prairie grasses (Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, Big Bluestem), Milkweed, Cone Flowers, Sunflowers, Prairie Clovers, Blazing Star, False
Boneset, Aster, and Wild Bergamont. Common birds for this time of year will be Orchard Orioles, Indigo Buntings, Yellow-breasted Chats, and if we are lucky, Prairie Warblers and Bachman's Sparrows.
Our trip leaders will be: Dr. Judy Shearer, and Botanist Heather Sullivan
We will meet at the Cracker Barrel in Pearl at 7:30am or at the Shell gas station in Forrest at 8:30am. Please remember to bring water, hat, snacks, lunch, insect repellant, and binos.
Image Credits: Wordpress
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