Peoria Audubon Society is a local affiliate of both:
National Audubon Society & Illinois Audubon Society
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Birding Tour of the Illinois River
March 3, 2012 |
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Peoria Audubon Meetings Don Chamberlain:Photography along Florida Space Coast
Wed., May 9, 2012 7:00 PM at
Don Chamberlain, from DEC Mind Meld Photography Decatur, IL, will be speak on bird photography and share photography tips gleaned during several in-the-field photography workshops taken during the 2009 and 2010 Space Coast Birding Festival in Titusville, Florida.
Osprey with Fish; Photo by Don Chamberlain Don stated that he was able to learn several techniques from a number of very famous bird photographers as he attended several photography workshops at the Space Coast Birding Festival. And, what workshop wouldn't be complete without going out into the field to practice the newly learned techniques. Don promises to share the stories and photography tips in addition to a some of his better birding photographs with us at this very special meeting. Peoria Audubon Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at Forest Park Nature Center. Everyone is welcome. And, the meetings are FREE! ---------------------- Public is Always Welcome Meetings are free and open to the public
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Field Trip Opportunity
Birding the Illinois River
Sat. August 18, 2012
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Plan now for that late summer field trip opportunity. Catch the peak of shorebird migration with this field trip led by Maury Brucker, of Peoria Audubon Society, and Mike Miller, of the Peoria Park District. Destination includes Emiquon, Lake Chautauqua, Rice lake, Banner Marsh and other great birding spots along the Illinois River south of Peoria.
Solitary Sandpiper - August 2011 "Birding the Illinois" Trip
Trip includes transportation in a Park District, 15-passenger van and a catered lunch. Pre-registration required. Register early as this trip fills up fast. Best for 12 and up. Forest Park Nature Center and/or Peoria Audubon Members receive a $5 discount. Call Peoria Park District at 686-3360 for more info and registration. Fee: $35. Photos from 2011 Birding Tour of the Illinois River.
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Keep watching the Calendar of Events for details on Peoria Audubon and other local activities. The public are always welcome! We would like to see you there!