June General Meeting

Wednesday, June 16
Sixth Annual
BV Audubon Film Festival
on the Nature Center’s Big Screen
featuring

“Ocean Oasis”

7 p.m. Social—7:30 p.m. Screening

Join us as we celebrate the 6th Annual Buena Vista Audubon Film Festival on The Big Screen at the Nature Center with a showing of “Ocean Oasis”. This film takes you on a fascinating journey into two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds—Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. “Ocean Oasis” mesmerizes audiences as they witness the beauty of life in Baja California's rich waters and seemingly barren land. This multiple award winning film was produced by the San Diego Natural History Museum, Summerhays Films, and PRONATURA A.C., with sponsorship from Sempra Energy. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

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BVAS Camp Pendleton Bird Trip—Recap

Over 40 birders had a great time birding Camp Pendleton on May 1, seeing and hearing a total of 65 bird species. Our first stop was at one of the restricted-access training areas that has been hosting pairs of nesting coastal cactus wrens and red-tailed hawks. In addition to the wrens and hawks, highlights included greater roadrunner, hooded and Bullock's orioles, yellow-breasted chat, blue grosbeaks, and lazuli buntings.

We also visited Lake O'Neil where we were treated to courtship displays of Clark's and western grebes, nesting tree swallows, and an Anna's hummingbird sitting on a nest. Other highlights included: eared grebes, ruddy duck, common moorhen, green herons, white-faced ibis, sora, Allen's hummingbirds, Vaux's swifts, and a late-season yellowrumped warbler. Thanks to my co-leaders, Beth Forbus and Steve Brad.

Jeff Coker

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BVAS Spring Birdathon Recap

Tom Troy’s Beginning Birders went out and around Buena Vista Lagoon and spotted most of the usual suspects, 39 species in total, including the resident South Oceanside Lilac-crowned Parrots. Another group led by Steve Brad went to Guajome, the San Luis Rey River and on to Prince of Peace Abbey. They spotted 66 species including three vireos (Least Bell’s, Warbling and Cassin’s). Between the two groups 77 species were seen. Back at the Nature Center volunteers were on hand for bug walks and nature activities for any and all visitors.

Our Spring Birdathon is held each year to remind our members and friends of the rich diversity of birds to be seen here at this time of year and also to raise funds for our BVAS nature education and awareness programs. If you haven’t yet responded to our annual Spring Appeal, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Donate that Old Clunker to BVAS

BVAS is now participating in the Cars 4 Causes donation program. Tax-deductible donations of any car, running or not, can be made through the Cars 4 Causes organization, for the benefit of BVAS. Avoid the hassle of trading in or selling that old car and help support the Nature Center. Just call 1-800-766-2273 and say you’d like to donate your vehicle to benefit BVAS. Cars 4 Causes will pick up your vehicle at your home, fill out the necessary paperwork, and provide the receipt for your tax deduction. Or click the below link to sign-up online.

cars4causes.net

Join this special group of local businesses and organizations who support the nature education and recreation programs offered at the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center with an annual donation of $100 or more. Call or stop by the Nature Center for more information.

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Buena Vista Lagoon
Nature Camp

Camp Crawdad: Ages 6-8; July 5-9; 9 a.m.-noon
Camp Tadpole: Ages 6-8; July 12-16; 9 a.m.-noon

Camp fee: $75/child for each five-day session

*Walks & Talks *Plants & Animals
*Crafts & Games *Music & Stories
*Indian Lore *Fun & Fascination

BOTH CAMPS FULL!!

Call the Nature Center if you would like to be
placed on a waiting list.

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