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FIELD TRIPs 2008-2009
PLEASE REGISTER: Watch the website or newsletter for
updates to our field trip
schedule. Participants should contact the trip leader at least 24 hours
in advance of the field trip to find out if the meeting place/time or
destination has been changed. Participants will share in a mileage
reimbursement for the driver.
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MICA BAY SURVEY
DATES: September 9 (held 2nd Tuesday of each month)
TIME: 8:00 a.m. September - November and April, 9:00 a.m. December -
March, 7:00 a.m. May - August
MEET: Fairmont Loop and Highway 95
LEADER: Shirley Sturts 664-5318 (Janet
Callen will lead the September 9th survey)
ACTIVITY: We spend about 3 hours once a month counting birds at Mica
Bay. Everybody is welcome.
Beginner birders are welcome.
We will help you with identification skills.
TURNBULL STATE PARK
DATE: September 13, Saturday
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
MEET: K-mart parking lot behind the Mexican restaurant
LEADER: Judy Waring
765-5378
ACTIVITY: This will
be a full day trip so bring lunch and water. We will look for
waterfowl, shorebirds and upland birds.
NOON TIME
BIRDING TRIP
(
3rd Tuesday of each month -
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
DATE: September 16, Tuesday
TIME:
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
MEET: Fernan Lake, west
end boat launch
LEADER:
Lynn Sheridan, 765-2603
ACTIVITY: Take an hour out of your busy day to enjoy
the out-of-doors. See how many different species of birds one can find in an
hour and get to know people who share your interest in nature.
Beginner bird watchers are welcome.
Mineral Point Trail Hike
DATE: October 4, Saturday
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
MEET: South side of K-Mart parking lot.
LEADERS: Judy Waring 765-5378
Janet Callen
664-1085
ACITIVTY: Mineral Point
Trail, # 82 overlooks Lake Pend Oreille and is 2.1 miles one way. It is labeled easy, with an elevation gain
of 400 feet. In the same area is Lost
Lake Trail # 81 and the two trails
connect. Lost Lake is 2.3 miles long in a loop. It also is labeled easy. Hikers can have a choice of hiking 2.1, 4.4
or 6.5 miles if they so choose. Bring
water and a lunch and binoculars. It might be wise to wear some bright-colored
clothing. For more information, and to
let us know if you will join us, please call either Judy or Janet.
Note: This is a hike that
was scheduled a year ago, but a road closure prevented access to the
trailhead. We’ll make certain the road
is open this year before we go.
CRANBERRY BOG TRIP
DATE: October 18, Saturday
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEET: Fernan Ranger Station.
LEADER: Bill
Gundlach 667-3339. Call by October 11 to arrange canoe transport
ACTIVITY: Paddle to floating cranberry bog at
Hidden Lake to pick cranberries. Wear appropriate bog footwear,
bring lunch, water and berry container. Full day trip.
CHAIN LAKES
DATE: November 8,
Saturday
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
MEET: Fernan Ranger Station.
LEADER: Lisa
Hardy 480-522-6056
ACTIVITY: We will look for waterfowl,
shorebirds, raptors and upland birds.
RATHDRUM PRAIRIE
DATE: November 22,
Saturday
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
MEET: K-mart parking lot behind Mexican restaurant
LEADER: Roland
Craft 457-8894
ACTIVITY: This is a half-day trip but
sometimes is longer so bring lunch and water. We hope to find raptors,
owls and upland birds before the prairie disappears.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS
Coeur d'Alene - December 14 - Compiler: Shirley Sturts
Indian Mountain area - date to be
announced - Compiler: Don Heikkila
Spirit Lake area - January 3, 2009 (tentative) Compiler: Shirley Sturts
FIRST HALF 2009 FIELD TRIPS
January 24, Saturday, half day for beginning and experienced birders
alike. NIC beach, Fernan Lake and possibly Hayden Lake. Leader: Lynn
Sheridan 765-2603
February 14,
Saturday, Lincoln County WA
winter bird drive. Leader: Roland Craft 457-8894
March 7, Saturday, Sandpoint area. Leader: Lisa Hardy
480-522-6056
March 21, Saturday, Newman and/or Liberty Lake, Leader: Roland
Craft 457-8894
April 18, Saturday, Peone wetlands WA, Leader: Roland Craft 457-8894
Late April, 4-5 day trip to Bear Lake National Wildlife
Refuge. Leader: Eula Hickam
661-3228
May 16, Saturday, Phillips Farm and Steptoe Butte, Leader: Janet
Callen 664-1085
May 30, Saturday, 1/2 to 3/4 day, Worley and Conkling Park area,
Leader: Kris Buchler 664-4739
Early June: Century Count, Boundary County, Leader: Kris
Buchler 664-4739
Keep checking for updates
To volunteer
to lead a trip, or to suggest places to go,
call or
email Roland Craft, 457-8894 rolcra@roadrunner.com
