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NEWSLETTER
OF THE
MADISON
AUDUBON
SOCIETY
April 2002 3
naturalist at the Arboretum and cur- fly shows, Jon will share his knowl- right (South) onto Highway 213 and
rently studying botany at the edge about these colorful creatures as take this until the southern edge of
University of Wisconsin - Madison. he has become a butterfly enthusiast. Evansville where the Red Owl is locat-
Please call 218-9005 or e-mail Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Owen Park ed. We will carpool from there to
alhipp@students.wisc.edu with any parking lot near the house off the dri- Colored Sands Forest Preserve, just
questions. We will cancel only in the veway from Old Sauk Rd., across from south of the WI state line in Winnebago
case of dangerous weather. Crestwood School. The trip will last til Co., IL. If you have questions, contact
about dark, possibly 2 hours. If you Nick Walton at (920) 563-8731 or email
Sunday, April 28: Birding Wyalusing have questions, call Jon Sutton at 238- ngwalton@hotmail.com
Al Shea, one of Wisconsin's most 7676.
experienced birders, will lead this trip Tuesday May 7, Thursday May 9 &
to Wyalusing State Park, which over- Saturday, May 4: Birding Picnic Point Tuesday May 14: Warbler Walks at
looks the confluence of the Wisconsin Come join trip leaders Roma the Arboretum
and Mississippi Rivers. The Mississippi Lenehan and Richard Clark for a pleas- MAS's annual early morning warbler
is a major migration route for numer- ant spring morning of birding on walks will be held in the UW
ous birds and the rugged bluffs make Picnic Point, one of Madison's birding Arboretum. This year's trip leaders will
this breathtaking scenery a beautiful hot spots. With lots of shoreline, open be Levi Wood (May 7), Tod Highsmith
spot for a spring adventure. We'll water and a variety of woods, wetlands (May 9) and Tony Kalenic (May 14).
observe hawks, warblers, lots of other and open areas, Picnic Point is known We will be looking for migrating war-
birds and maybe a few spring wild- for its diversity of birds. By May 1, blers as well as Vireos, Thrushes,
flowers. Bring a lunch, as this trip will many migrants may be here, depend- Tanagers and whatever else flies by.
last until mid-afternoon. ing on the weather. On the lake we will Meet at 6:00 a.m. in the Arboretum at
We will carpool at 5:00 a.m. from the look for waterfowl, gulls and terns; in the Wingra/Galistel Woods parking lot
Super America gas station parking lot, the marshlands we'll be looking for along McCaffrey Drive. Enter the
at the intersection of Verona and blackbirds, wrens, song and swap Arboretum from the east off of Mills
Raymond Roads. If you have ques- sparrows; in the woodlands we'll look Street. If you enter from the west
tions, call Al Shea at 825-6232. for woodpeckers, thrushes, orioles, (Seminole Hwy.) you will have to walk
vireos and early warblers; and in the from the McKay Center parking area. If
Tuesday & Thursday, April 30 & May fields and gardens we'll look for grass- you have questions, call Levi Wood at
2: Warbler Walks at Picnic Point land sparrows. 277-7959.
These first two Madison Audubon Trip leader Roma Lenehan has over
annual early morning warbler walks 20 years of birding at Picnic Point and Big Birding Day, May 11
will be held at Picnic Point. Trip lead- just compiled a Campus Area Bird Madison Audubon is holding its 3rd
ers Ken Barmore (April 30) and Willy Checklist. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the 1918 annual Big Birding Day on
Hutchinson (May 2) will be looking for Marsh parking lot across University International Migratory Bird Day,
migrating warblers, waterfowl as well Bay Drive from Picnic Point, north of Saturday, May 11. Come celebrate the
as Vireos, Thrushes, Tanagers, and the UW hospital. The trip will last for spring migration with us! The event
whatever else flies by. Meet at 6:00 a.m. 2-3 hours with an opportunity to will begin at 4:00 A.M., yes four, and
at the parking lot of Picnic Point. If you extend longer. If you have questions, run for 14 hours until 6:00 p.m. The
have any questions, call Ken Barmore call Roma Lenehan at (608) 238-5406. goal is to find as many bird species as
at 836-6096 or Willy Hutchinson at 260- you can in ONE of three Counties
8263. Sunday, May 5: Bird Banding at within those 14 hours and return to the
Sand Bluff Bird Observatory finish line before 6:00 P.M. This year,
Wednesday, May 1: Mayday! Get an up close look at migrating due to many requests, we have
Owen Park Evening Nature Walk birds in May at the Sand Bluff Bird EXPANDED the number of counties to
Come enjoy a leisurely stroll through Observatory, one of the biggest band- be birded, to three. We have added
Owen Park with trip leader Jon Sutton. ing stations in the country. This trip Columbia and Jefferson Counties to the
Owen Park is a Madison conservation will coincide with the SBBO's 3rd usual Dane County region. HOWEV-
park on the south side of Old Sauk Annual Bird Fest. We will observe the ER, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND PARTIC-
Road. Jon is an environmental educator banding procedure, go for a short IPANTS ARE ALLOWED TO ONLY
with a broad background in natural walk, and participate in other festival BIRD WITHIN ONE COUNTY FOR
history. Having been a birder all his activities. Bring lunch and binoculars if THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE
life, he will do his best to identify as you have them. Please be prepared to EVENT!
many spring migrants as show up. We donate $2 per person that will benefit The reason? For fun, the experience,
may see thrushes, woodpeckers, spar- the banding station. Thank you. the camaraderie with other birders and
rows, swallows, a few early warblers Meet at 7:30am in Evansville at the to raise a small amount of money for
and maybe an owl. We'll keep an eye Red Owl grocery store parking lot. Madison Audubon. More than any-
out for wildflowers in the woods and From the Beltline in Madison, take US thing this event is for your enjoyment
the restored prairies. If an early butter- HWY 14 South to Evansville. Turn and to create an opportunity to see a
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Wisconsin Frogs continued - 5
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Fairest of the Fairs: MAS Calendar
Audubon Art Fair at a Glance
Saturday, May 4, 2002 -- 9:30-4:30
Olbrich Botanic Garden Sat., April 6: Once Around the Sink
3330 Atwood Ave. and Down the Drain
Sats., April 6 & 20: Beginning
This is our 26th annual Art Fair. After Birding
all these years, we have finally Suns., April 7 & 14: Scope Days at
reached the defining moment... Goose Pond
Thurs., April 11: Frogs Night Out
Audubon art fair (aw´da-bon art far) Fri., April 12: Evening at Unknown
n. The fairest of the fairs, the Location
Audubon Art Fair, Saturday, May 4, Olbrich Gardens (ol´brik gar´denz) n. Fri., April 19: Evening at Cherokee
9:30-4:30, presents 120 artists chosen A springtime fairyland of blossoms Marsh
by jury. The artists offer paintings, provides the setting for our fairest Art Sun., April 21: Scope day at Lake
photography, pottery, jewelry, garden Fair. Stroll among the tulips and sun- Farm Park -- NEW SCOPE DAY
art, and much more. Work that will shine. Sun., April 21: Wildflowers at
delight the senses, please your wife, Walking Iron
brighten your home. raffle (ra´fl) n. Wonderful art, delec- Thurs., April 25: Birding at Nine
table food, and a gorgeous setting--do Springs
fare (far) n. Free admission. Free park- you really need another reason to Sat., April 27: Abraham's Woods
ing. Can't beat that with a stick. attend? Well, you don't, but here's Wildflowers & Birds
one anyway. We have collected a pile Sun., April 28: Birding Wyalusing
gourmet sandwiches (goor-ma´ of fabulous prizes that you could win Tues. April 30, Thurs. 2: Warbler
sand´wichz) n. Chow down on for the price of a latte. Walks at Picnic Point
Snazzy Tuna Salad, Vivacious Veggie, Wed., May 1: Mayday! Owen Park
Barbeque Beef, or Hot Diggity Dogs. raison d'etre (ra´zon det´ra) n. We Evening Nature Walk
Coffee and Scrumptious Brownies, work to preserve and expand our Sat., May 4: Birding Picnic Point
too. wildlife sanctuaries and to protect our Sun., May 5: Bird Banding at Sand
environment. The Art Fair is our Bluff Bird Observatory
Mother's Day (muth´rz da) n. It's just biggest fundraising event. Please, stop Tues. May 7, Thurs. May 9, Tues.
around the corner... by and help make it a success. May 14: Warbler Walks at the
Arboretum
Sat., May 11: Big Birding Day