Text Box: Kay Kasiske, editor 7719 Walnut Acres Rd. Lohman, MO 65053-9585

       Birding in early November could have been cold and miserable. Instead, it was warm and rewarding. Chapter members visited the Standford/Shultz farm near Brazito and thoroughly enjoyed hiking through fields and woods.

      Our thanks to Tom and Susie Shultz who hosted the group with some refreshments. Because of the mild weather, people were able to sit outside at picnic tables! A good assortment of woodpeckers and other birds were seen on this wonderful outing. However, one of the most amazing sights was a field where a whole flock of leaves swirled and danced their way to the ground. It was a perfect fall day in Missouri for being outside.

- Celeste Koon, RBAS president
The Timberdoodle

The Timberdoodle - Page Eight
Text Box: Fall Field Trip Makes Morning Memorable Text Box: Continued on Page Eight examples of all of our state's natural ecosystems, and that this is the best use for these special lands. Once designated as Natural Areas their values will not be compromised, except Text Box: for a critical need for which there is no alternative. For more information attend this Feb. 9th program or go to http://www.mostateparks. com/natareas.htm This program is sure to make you feel like exploring Text Box: Feb. Meeting Continued from Page One Text Box: photo 8-A Text Box: From left, Jim Nordstsrom, Rich Green, Betty Richey, Susie and Tom Schultz and Kay Kasiske share food and bird observations.