Archives: November 2024
Note from the President
Hi all. I hope this finds you well and enjoying some lovely fall weather. I also hope you were able to attend our CAS October meeting that was held on-site at the Boone County Nature School. I left feeling so positive and uplifted knowing that our future would be in the hands of children learning
Read MoreTips for Tyros: Lessons for Beginning Birders
Field trips led by experienced birders are proven ways for beginning and seasoned birders to expand their ability to locate and identify birds, learn about bird behavior, and share the pleasures of birding. Many beginning birders hesitate to go on field trips because they don’t know what to expect. Beginning birders are always welcome on
Read MoreField Trip to Albert Children’s Area: November 10, 1-3pm
Few Audubon members have visited the Albert Children’s Wildlife Area (Albert Area), although it has been owned by CAS for over 30 years. This approx. 80-acre property (see map here) is located in eastern Boone County along Cedar Creek. When CAS acquired this land, it was entirely covered by waste from coal mining which occurred
Read MoreField Trip Review: The Big Sit
One person (Kim Kraus) from CAS joined me for the well-advertised field trip to the 28th annual Swan Lake Big Sit hosted by Grand River Audubon Society. Emma Buckingham and fiance Bruce drove themselves and arrived in time for lunch. Brenda Morris came from Jefferson City. The weather was great–clear, and a bit warm, but
Read MoreCoMoGives Campaign Begins December 1
Columbia Audubon Society is participating in the 2024 CoMoGives fundraising campaign for the 9th year. This annual fundraising drive for local non-profit organizations begins Sunday, December 1st and ends on Tuesday, December 31st. CAS has been very fortunate to have members and friends who support our mission… “to preserve the natural world and its ecosystems,
Read MoreCANS and the Ticks and Mosquitoes
Rumor has it that the Columbia’s Audubon Sanctuary provides a ready supply of organic, locally grown food for its bird inhabitants. A 2024 study by the Mizzou’s Department of Veterinary Pathobiology confirms the rumor as true. Without a doubt, the fauna of the sanctuary grounds includes a variety of mosquitoes and ticks for the avian
Read MoreBook Reviews of Bird-related Books
I was talking to Emma Buckingham about the CAS January 15th book discussion on Amy Tan’s The Backyard Bird Chronicles and mentioned that I have been reading some other bird-related books this year. She said she was always looking for good books on birds to read. You might want to check these out especially if
Read MoreDraft Minutes from October Board Meeting
Columbia Audubon Society Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday October 16, 2024 Meeting conducted at Daniel Boone Regional Library Present: Lottie Bushmann, Lori Turner, Allison Vaughn, Vickie Park, Greg Leonard, Reed Gerdes, Shelby Thomas, Eric Wood, John Besser, Emma Buckingham Time called to order: 6:35 pm Previous minutes: John Besser moves to accept the August 28,
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