Learn bird watching basics and beyond from expert Brad Jacobs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 14 at Runge Conservation Nature Center.

      If you want to become more skilled at birdwatching, this program's for you! Jacobs is author of Birds in Missouri and ornithologist for Missouri Conservation Department.

      He will talk about birds and habitat; bird identification by sight, voice and behavior; birding equipment and books,

and places to find birds.

      His information-filled program will be followed by

the first business and planning  meeting for the River Bluff Audubon Society 2006-2007 season.   

 

 

Text Box: September/October, 2005 Text Box: Newsletter of River Bluffs Audubon The TimberdoodleText Box: September 14th Set for Program on Birding Skills Text Box: September/October 2006 Text Box: Newsletter of River Bluffs Audubon Text Box: First Annual Missouri Bluebird Society Conference Convenes September 9 in Jefferson City Text Box: First Annual Missouri Bluebird Society Conference will be held Saturday, September 9 at Runge Conservation Nature Center. Registration fee includes bird walk, seminars and lunch. Cost is $12 for society members or $15 for nonmembers. Reservation forms are available at Runge, Birds-I-View store or online at www.missouribluebird.org Call 888-270-8439 and ask for Steve or Regina Garr, if you have questions. Text Box: Partial Schedule 7:30 am – 8:30 am Bird Walk around Runge Center grounds with Nature Photographer, Author (and expert birder Jim Rathert 8:45 am Welcome! by Missouri Bluebird Society President, Dr. Jack Dodson, and Annual Membership Meeting 9:30 am - 11:00 am Keynote Speaker: Keith Kridler; Co-Author of The Bluebird Monitor’s Guide , Charter Text Box: Member of the North American Bluebird Society, and Nationally –known Bluebirder. 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Lunch – included in registration fee 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm “Bluebirds: Not just for the Country!” by Missouri Bluebird Society VP Steve Garr, Bluebird Columnist for the Nature Society News, and outgoing NABS President. Text Box: Mark Your October Calendar Text Box: Whether you're a walker, a runner or just a nature enthusiast, you can help conserve Missouri's endangered animals and plants by participating in the Endangered Species Walk/Run on Saturday October 7. The event raises funds to help restore habitat, conduct research and support education Text Box: projects. For more information go online to www.