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On Monday January 9th at 3 :00 PM the Sociedad de Audubon México A.C. will present the popular slide show,“Monarchs, Butterflies Without Borders” at the Teatro Santa Ana, La Biblioteca. Presented by Bob Graham, retired naturalist from Parks Canada”, this slide show details the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly and its fantastic migration from the Milkweed fields of Northern United States and Canada to Mexico. At the same time, Bob will emphasize some of the problems threatening the very survival of this “Endangered Phenomenon”.

Scientists believe that Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) belong to a family whose evolutionary origins are tropical. None of this family is able to tolerate freezing at any stage of their life cycle. Nevertheless, over tens of thousands of years, Monarchs have extended their breeding territory north into the milkweed fields of the United States and Canada.

Each fall, like many Canadians and Americans, Monarchs abandon their northern homes and head south. What triggers this exodus among Monarchs is uncertain, but decreasing hours of daylight and cooler temperatures probably play a major role.

Their final destination is high in the mountains that make up the Sierra de Angangueo, in the State of Michoacan, only a half-day's drive south of San Miguel de Allende. For some Monarchs, this journey spans much of North America.

Given the size of this dainty creature, this is one of the most perilous and spectacular migrations in the world. This trek and the beautiful, jade coloured, bejeweled chrysalis have made Monarch Butterflies one of the most popular of North American insects, to the degree, that there is a move afoot to make them the National Insect of the United States.

Tickets can be purchased the afternoon of the presentation. This lecture is free to local Audubon Members. The proceeds will go to the Sociedad Audubon de México A.C. For additional information please call Bob Graham at 154 9856.

 
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  Report January 15 Audubon Birdwalk at Peña Blanca
REPORT BIRD WALK |Sun, Jan 15, 7:45 am-Noon
 
 

Audubon Report Birdwalk at Peña Blanca

With leaders Bob Graham, Norman Besman, Signe Hammer and Luke Rich, we'll head to Peña Blanca, a few miles past the Presa Allende. Open farmland, trees and a stream provide habitat for a good mix of raptors and songbirds, including Crested Caracaras and Red-tailed Hawks, such familiar friends as the Golden-fronted Woodpecker and less common local birds like the tiny Black-eared Bushtit, plus wintering Lark Sparrows and Black-throated Gray Warblers.

The walk is open to beginning and experienced birders alike. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water and a hat. Carpooling is necessary, so if you have a car, please bring it. Plan to arrive at 7:45, as we leave promptly at 8. Questions? Call Bob at 154-9856 or Norman at 152-3644.

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  BIRDING 101
LECTURE | Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Birds
 
 
 


Birding 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Birds

Do you ever wonder about those colorful red or yellow birds in your patio? Want to know the difference between a warbler and a wren, a Kiskadee and a kingbird?

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  PHOTOS :: PAST BIRDWALK TO RIO LAJA II
Photos by: Linda Whynman
 
 
   
         
   
         
   
         
   
         
   

 
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  AUDUBON SUPPORTS GAIA
ARTICLE | By Susanna Turino
 
 

Audubon of Mexico has for some time been one of the principal environmental advocacy groups in San Miguel.  On May 11th, members of the Environmental Advocacy Committee  presented GAIA (Grupo de Acción Interdisciplinaria Ambiental A.C.) with a check for 32,500 pesos in support of it’s Clean Stove Project.  April Hildner and Susanna Turino made the presentation to Citlali Caldera and Mario Orozco, who will receive matching funds from the San Miguel Green Fund.  The Project will begin in June and take approximately 90 days to complete.


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  BIRDWALK REPORT | PUENTE PEÑA BLANCA | Sunday, 15 May 2011
By Norman Besman
 
 

31 species observed.


Ani, Groove-billed

Goldfinch, Lesser

Robin, Rufous-backed

Bunting, Indigo (probable)

Grackle, Great-tailed

Sparrow, House

Caracara, Crested

Grosbeak, Blue

Sparrow, Lark

Cowbird, Bronzed

Ibis, White-faced

Starling, European

Dove, Inca

Kingbird, Cassin’s

Swallow, Barn

Dove, White-winged

Kingfisher, Green

Swallow, Northern Rough-winged

Egret, Cattle

Oriole, Black-backed

Thrasher, Curve-billed

Egret, Great

Oriole, Bullock’s (first year male)

Towhee, Canyon

Egret, Snowy

Phoebe, Black

Vulture, Turkey (flyover)

Flycatcher, Vermilion

Raven, Common

Warbler, Yellow

   

Woodpecker, Golden-fronted

 
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  News from the Flyway
Newsletter | Environment for the Americas, Conserving Birds by Connecting People.
 
 

News from the Flyway - Environment for the Americas - Home of IMBD

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  Robins - 4 eggs, 4 weeks
VIDEO | A robin built a nest in a hanging basket on our porch and laid 4 eggs. That kept mom and dad busy for the next four weeks. Here's what happened.
 
 

Robins - 4 Eggs, 4 Weeks from Fred Margulies on Vimeo.

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  Gallery of photos by John N. Shaefer
PHOTOS | These photos are submitted by John N. Schaefer from San Miguel and Oklahoma City.
 
 

Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/sociedadaudubon/ for more information.

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  NYT Hawk Cam
VIDEO | Live video stream of a Red Tail Hawks' nest outside the office of NYU's president.
 
 

Eggs began hatching May 6 on a red-tailed hawk nest on a 12th floor ledge outside of the office of the president of New York University.

Go to http://nyti.ms/hawk-cam for the latest updates and photos from The New York Times on Violet, Bobby and their family.

Go to http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/category/hawk-cam-live-from-the-nest/ for the Blog entry of the hawks, named Violet (for NYU's colors, violet & white) & Bobby (for Bobst Library).

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  The daily bird
LINK | A seasonal site for bird watchers of New England birds
 
 

The Daily Bird New England is like a "word-of-the-day" calendar for beginner bird watchers. Each day a single entry will describe a species of bird to look and listen for right now. As an educational tool visiting this site each day will help teachers and students, beginner bird watchers, and curious naturalists develop an understanding of birding in rhythm with the seasons.

Happy birding, Alex.

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  Where hummingbirds flock by the dozens
ARTICLE | FROM: L.A. at Home DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, GARDENS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIVING
 
 

Our weekly community gardens dispatch will return next week. This week, writer Jeff Spurrier is on the road, filing a slice of garden life from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: When Alfredo Garcia-Lucio walks into the backyard to hang up a new feeder, dozens of hummingbirds come around, perching on the branches of the mesquite, eying the new design.

“This is our testing area,” Garcia-Lucio says, ignoring the buzz that fills the air and the occasional near bird-on-bird collision. “They know whatever I hang here is some kind of feeder.”

In San Miguel de Allende’s late-summer rainy season, more than 100 birds of different species frequent Garcia-Lucio's half-acre, fighting over territory and launching into dramatic vertical acrobatics.

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  From awareness to action !

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The Environmental Advocacy Committee brings Audubon’s energy, expertise,and support to projects that improve habitat, water, and the environment in San Miguel. Since June 2011 committee members have been meeting with GAIA, Reciclé, Amigos de la Presa, Ecologia and other environmental groups to become informed of the issues and to identify projects for Audubon involvement.


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  Securing the Future of Environmental Education

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Environmental education for all ages remains a steadfast commitment of Audubon de México. Working with children through PEASMA, hosting lectures, and conducting outreach and educational events are a few of the focused ways that we bring environmental educational opportunities to residents and visitors to San Miguel.


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