Peoria Audubon Society is a local affiliate of both:
National Audubon Society & Illinois Audubon Society
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Peoria Audubon Newsletter:
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Birding Tour of the Illinois River
March 3, 2012 |
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Peoria Audubon Meetings Birding in South Texas:James & Pete Fenner
Wed., Sept. 11, 2013 @ 7:00 PM
Start off a new season of membership meetings in September at Forest Park Nature Center. Pete and James Fenner will be at the meeting to talk about their March adventure in birding in south Texas.
They will present photos and commentary about the fabulous birding offered in South Texas. They will discuss the birds, the area's hotspots, and their experiences while there.
Pauraque - A Nightjar Species (Photo: Wikipedia)
Both Pete and James added several dozen birds to their life lists. They promised to show some of James' original photography, including an incredibly camouflaged Pauraque. 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:
Birding the Illinois River
Saturday, Aug. 17
7:00 AM - 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.
Black Necked Stilts near Havana
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.
Trip will leave Peoria at 7:00 AM from the Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights We will return by 4:00 PM.
Register at Forest Park Nature Center or by calling Peoria Park District at 686-3360 for more info and registration. Fee: $35.
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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!