Seen at Englewood MetroPark on April 30th were first-of-the-season YELLOW-THROATED VIREO, INDIGO BUNTING, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, and CHIMNEY SWIFT, as well as WHITE-EYED VIREO.
On April 30th, a first-of-the-season SCARLET TANAGER was observed in the Brookville area.
On April 30th, seen at Spring Valley Wildlife Area were first-of-the-season INDIGO BUNTING and EASTERN WOOD-PEWEE.
On April 29th, seen at Aullwood Audubon Center were LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH, PURPLE FINCH, and first-of-the-season YELLOW-THROATED VIREO, WOOD THRUSH, and NASHVILLE WARBLER.
On April 29th, a first-of-the-season ORCHARD ORIOLE, as well as BALTIMORE ORIOLE and PROTHONOTARY and PALM WARBLER were seen at Spring Valley Wildlife Area.
2010 Birdathon
The arrival of April means Spring is well under way, and Dayton Audubon is geared up for our annual Birdathon. One of our most popular and important events, Birdathon raises thousands of dollars annually for local environmental programs and projects, including Aullwood Audubon Center and the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association. The greatest benefit, of course, is the fun for Birdathon participants as we count as many different bird species as we can see or hear in 24 hours; at this time of year, we might log over 100 different species in this area! Donations are raised through pledges gathered by the participants - either a per-species amount, or a fixed amount.
This year’s Birdathon will be held from 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 30th to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1st. ALL chapter members are welcome to support this important effort! You can participate in several ways:
1. Take part in the count: Create your own team or join one of the existing teams. You are welcome to join us for 24 hours of FUN; improve your birding skills and raise money for very worthy environmental causes.
2. Collect pledges and/or donations, and send them to the Birdathon chairperson, Jim and Cindy Beckman, c/o Dayton Audubon Society, 1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio, 45414-5398. Make checks payable to Dayton Audubon Society.
3. Pledge to one of the teams.
4. Bring your pledges and/or donations to Patty's Shelter at Englewood MetroPark at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 1 for refreshments and the big tally! Hear about those great sightings!
Again this year, non-Audubon members who contribute $20 or more will receive a membership to the National Audubon Society and Dayton Audubon.
For more details call Jim and Cindy Beckman at 862-4505.
"TUNES IN THE TREES"
“Tunes in the Trees”, ‘A Music Celebration’, the annual outdoor benefit concert for Brukner Nature Center returns to Troy on Saturday, May 8, 2010, 10am – 4pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. All proceeds benefit the animal rehabilitation unit.
This year’s concert features local and regional bands playing Bluegrass, Folk and Acoustic music. Some returning bands are: Rum River Blend, Ann & Phil Case, Sugar Grove, Sweet Betsy, Berachah Valley, Rock Island Plow Co., Storm’s Creek & North & South.
New to the lineup are: Nev’r Dull Bluegrass, Eric Loy, Horseshoe Blend, Faultline, Evan Lanier & the Bluegrass Express, Kentucky Slim and the Hillbilly Blues Cats, & Absolute Breakdown.
RAIN OR SHINE the show will go on! One stage will be in the outdoor amphitheater, the other stage will be in the Heidelberg auditorium. – Both stages will be moved indoors if inclement weather.
You can buy a chance to win a Limited Edition Martin Guitar – Mahogany D ’09! Raffle tickets available Now at Brukner Nature Center, Sound City Music and from Rum River Blend band Members. Drawing will be held at 4pm at the event.
Need not be present to win.
Bring your lawn chair and stay the day! Carpooling is encouraged.
For further information, call Linda Tatarian @ 937-440-9834, or check out the websites:
To report rare, unusual, or first-of-the-season sightings in the
Dayton area, call Betty Berry at 937-836-3022 or Ralph Dennler at 937-294-5086.
If you choose to email your report, please send your NAME, DATE, LOCATION and SIGHTING to: audubon@dayton.net
This Dayton Audubon Rare Bird Alert is updated periodically as warranted.
For last minute updates, call the Dayton Audubon Hotline at 937-640-BIRD(2473).
