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March 2009
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The Newsletter of Sociedad Audubon de México, A.C.

Audubon Lectures and Programs March, 2009

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March 15th Audubon Bird Walk with Bob Graham  Audubon conducts a birdwalk on the third Sunday of every month--in March, it's the 15th, this very Sunday, when Bob Graham, our renowned birder/hiker/leader, will take all those interested on a walk past the dam at the Presa Allende, where many interesting birds have been seen in the past. To join this month's Audubon walk, meet Bob at the entrance to the Instituto Allende on the Ancha San Antonio at 8 am on Sunday morning. As the sun rises higher and higher, you'll be a happier person if you've brought a hat and water. Cars will be available, but if you come by one that can be shared, it will be very much welcomed, and it's an easy drive to the starting point.

If you have binoculars to bring, they too would be helpful. And Bob will have the new Audubon bird guides with him for purchase. The walk is free for Audubon members and 50 pesos for others. And that's all there is to it. You'll be back by about noon, with new entries for your life list and new friends in the world of birding. People with questions may call Linda Whynman at 152-2139.

And by the way, Audubon is always looking for guest birders to lead walks, too.

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		Audubon presents Birds of Patzcuaro March 17 Red warbler. Blue Mockingbird. Black-polled yellowthroat. White-tailed hawk. Mountain Trogon. Squirrel cuckoo. Painted redstart. Russet-crowned motmot. Green kingfisher. White-striped woodcreeper. Cinnamon-bellied flowerpiercer. Berylline hummingbird. This is a short list of the birds found in the Pátzcuaro area.

To hear all about them, come to the Audubon presentation on Tuesday, March 17th at 3 p.m. at the Santa Ana Theater in the Biblioteca Allende. when Georgia Conti, 
founder of the Pátzcuaro Birding Club, will present a lecture about the avian wonders of Pátzcuaro and its environs. The lecture will be accompanied by beautiful photographs, many by San Miguel resident Wayne Colony. San Miguel’s Audubon Society is planning a field trip to Pátzcuaro in the near future, and this lecture may entice you to join up to see these birds in person.

Many visitors come to Pátzcuaro, a charming colonial town on the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro, for its rich history, the resident Purhépecha people, Day of the Dead and Semana Santa celebrations, and world famous arts and crafts. Others enjoy strolling around lovely plazas, boating to the island of Janitzio, catching a dance performance by Los Viejitos, or downing delicious ice cream. While partaking in these joys of Pátzcuaro, birders also come from far and wide to see colorful birds that call this part of Michoácan home. 

Located in the Central Volcanic Highlands, Pátzcuaro lies at 7,200 feet elevation and is surrounded by even higher volcanic mountains. Diverse habitats in this area support a variety of bird life, and many exotic and endemic species can easily be found there.

The presentation will be followed by Audubon’s annual general meeting, where members will vote on this year’s new board of directors. As always, members will be admitted free to the presentation; admission for others is 50 pesos, although that fee will be waived if attendees join the society, for an annual membership charge of 300 pesos. This admits them to walks and hikes and other activities at no charge all year long.