Peoria Audubon Society is a local affiliate of both:
National Audubon Society & Illinois Audubon Society
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Peoria Audubon Featured in
Several pages of local birding photos and information are published along with an article in the Jul/Aug print copy of the magazine.
Pete Fenner and Dennis Endicott, Pres. and VP of Peoria Audubon Society, were interviewed by the publisher for the article |
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Photo Gallery May 10, 2008
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Guided Birding Tour of the Illinois River:
Early Fall Shorebird Migration and More
Saturday, August 16: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Catch
the peak of shorebird migration at Chautauqua National Wildlife
Refuge and adjoining sites–some of the best places in Illinois
to see the thousands of shorebirds that stop during their
spectacular migration. Naturally, we’ll take in the great
scenery and other early migrants as well.
This trip, which is led by Maury Brucker and John Mullen of Peoria Audubon Society and Forest Park Nature Center, includes transportation in a Peoria Park District Van and a delicious lunch. Trip size is limited to two 15-passenger vans. Pre-registration a must, as this trip fills up fast.
Call Forest Park @ 309-686-3360 for more info and registration. Best for 12 and up. Fee: $35/person, Forest Park Nature Center and/or Peoria Audubon Members receive a $5 discount. Photos from Sept. 2007 Birding the Illinois River Tour
Peoria Hummingbird Festival
Saturday, August 23: 9:00 AM - Noon PM
Event held at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights
Vernon Kleen from Springfield (one of the few licensed hummingbird banders in the U.S.) will be on hand to demonstrate hummingbird banding and discuss the fascinating world of hummingbirds.
You will have a chance to feel the heart beat of a hummingbird and “adopt” one of these beautiful flyers. This free event is a come-as-you-please activity.
In the photo on the left, a gentle upward tap on the hand and Zoe's adopted hummingbird takes flight. All monies from the adopt-a-hummingbird program go to the land acquisition fund of the Illinois Audubon Society. A $5 donation is suggested.
Jointly sponsored by Forest Park Nature Center and Illinois Audubon Society. Fee: Event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Photo Gallery from 2007 Peoria Hummingbird Festival
Birding Books and References for Sale
The family of the late Louise Augustine, an avid local birder with a life list of over 5000 bird species, has generously donated 7 large boxes of bird books to the Peoria Audubon Society. 100% of the proceeds from the sale will go to the Peoria Audubon Bird Sanctuary Fund.
We intend to offer up to ten books here on our website for sale to anyone reading our listing. All books are in excellent conditions, and prices have been established to be competitive with those given at Amazon.com for used books.
As books are sold, other book offers will be added.
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New Season of Peoria Audubon Membership Meetings: "Restoration of Rivers and Streams in Illinois"Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Peoria Audubon Society does not hold membership meetings in the summer, but we do sponsor a number of field trips during the summer months. Check our continuously updated Calendar of Events for the latest opportunity to get out in the field. Non-members and novices are welcome to enjoy nature with our experienced birders. The first membership meeting of the 2008-2009 season will be on Wednesday Sept. 10 to discuss: Restoration of Rivers and Streams in Illinois.
Brad Walker, River Restoration Coordinator, for the Prairie Rivers Network, will speak on their work of protecting the rivers and streams of Illinois to promote the lasting health and beauty of watershed communities. According to Brad, "In 2006 we expanded into the related issue of river restoration. We are specifically working to raise awareness and improve conditions for restoration activities to occur along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River's area within Illinois."
Please join us Wed. Sept. 10 at 7:00 PM for this very special event; held at FPNC.
Public is Always Welcome Meetings are free and open to the public
Monthly meetings of Peoria Audubon Society are held at |
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!