Come find out all the real endanged species located in deep South Texas. Some have survived and are no longer on the endangered species list yet other still struggle. Birds, cats, and more will be discussed. We are fortunate to have the right combination of land, water, and climate to create this unique habitat Marion will tell us about.

Marion Mason brings us a unique look at our special habitat. This habitat allows a cross of endangered species not known in other locations. She has ten years of experience with the US Fish and Wildlife service. Her biology BS degree landed her several environmental education jobs before the Rio Grande Valley.

I have had the good fortune to see her in action. The presentation of the complete mixture of wildlife, habitate, envirement, climate and history brings a talk to life. You will experience the power of her presentation on habitat and endangered species.

Mark your calendar

Brownsville CBC, December 27, 2010, Monday, Contact Katherine Miller
cactus_wrens@hotmail.com phone (623) 521-7591
In addition to many counters, I still need section leaders for nearly all the sections (Sections 5a, 5b, and the Sabal Palm section of 6 are being covered, thanks guys!). This entails leading the section, collecting the $5.00 fee from participants, and getting the list and any rare bird documentation to me by the end of the day. If you are interested, please, please, let me know! The count circle and flyer are attached.
We will still have a meet point available in the morning, and an optional count-down dinner (dutch treat) in the evening, like last year.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact me.

Coastal Tip Christmas Bird Count.

The Coastal Tip CBC is located in the very tip of South Texas in Southeastern Cameron County. This is a birders paradise! The Coastal Tip CBC includes areas such as South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Las Palmas Wildlife Management Area, and the Bahia Grande Unit of the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.

Coastal Tip CBC – Saturday, December 18, 2010
Meet in H.E.B. Parking lot (at the corner of Hwy 48 and 100) in Port Isabel at 6:30 A.M. for assignments.

Please register in advance, contact Jonathan Moczygemba at jonathan_moczygemba@fws.gov. Please forward this email to anyone you think may be interested in participating.

Come Join the fun!

Jonathan Moczygemba
Wildlife Biologist
Laguna Atascosa NWR
22817 Ocelot Road
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
Office (956) 748-3607
Mobile (956) 244-2019

Laguna Atascosa CBC

December 19, 2010

Contact Jonathan Moczygemba at the above contact information for details.

The La Sal Vieja CBC

is located out at the Valley Salt Lakes area in
northeastern Hidalgo Co and southwestern Willacy Co in the Rio Grande Valley. The area is a wonderful place to bird!! Normally average about 165 species. Large areas are USFW tracts normally hard to access by public. Please do come and join us.

La Sal Vieja CBC – Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Meet at intersection of FM88 and FM186 at 6:30 A.M. for assignments.

Bring your sack lunch if you wish and meet at 12:00 noon at Delta Lake County Park. Free count down dinner (Mexican restaurant) in Elsa around 6:00pm.

Would love all the help we can get! Please register in advance with Martin Hagne at mhagne@valleynaturecenter.org

Martin Hagne
Executive Director
Valley Nature Center
301 S Border Ave
PO Box 8125
Weslaco, TX 78599
956-969-2475
956-330-4630 cell
info@valleynaturecenter.org
www.valleynaturecenter.org

The Santa Ana Christmas Bird Count

CBC) is scheduled for Saturday, December 18th. Please mark your calendar and respond to me to let me know if you will be able to join in the fun this year. Also, please pass this e-mail along to any other knowledgeable birders you know who might want to participate. Thanks and happy birding!

Jennifer Owen-White
Refuge Manager
Santa Ana NWR
Alamo, TX
956-784-7541