Kern Audubon Society

The Audubon's Warbler photo in this site is used with the permission of Joseph V. Higbee. Throughout this site it is a link back to this page.

About Kern Audubon
Founded in Bakersfield in 1973, incorporated in 1979, Kern Audubon Society began a re-birth in 2006 after a four year hiatus. New and renewing members and officers are joining together to make the KAS a thriving environmental organization in Kern County. The Chapter has been re-certified by the National Audubon Society and we are planning a number of exciting, fun, and educational projects for our chapter and the community.

There are regular program meetings and field trips to both common and unique habitats in California. Visit the pages below to learn more about our Chapter. Join us at a meeting or a field trip.


Contact Information	Program Schedule	Field Trip Schedule	Membership Information	Links	Newsletters	Library

Program

Banshee In The Kitchen plays Celtic music with eclectic skill and merry abandon. Touring and recording since 2002, this group has delighted audiences in festivals, theaters and countless other venues from New York to Los Angeles, and as far as Japan. A favorite in Kern County, Kern Audubon is delighted to have them join us for our end-of-the-year gathering!

Join us as we also install officers for 2013-14, enjoy delightful food and fellowship!

Kern Audubon's year-end gathering

TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2013 - 6:30PM

Jastro Park (Truxtun & Myrtle, 3 blocks east of Oak St.

TRI TIP & CHICKEN PICNIC ***with all the extras***

Catered by Too Fat Sandwich Co.

$10/adults & $5/children

Featuring fantastic entertainment:

BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN

Field Trips

MAY FIELD TRIPS

Sat. May 11 - Paradise Valley Rd. Tehachapi

This is a great local hike that begins at the Norbertine Monastery and continues to the top of Paradise Valley Road.

We should get to see many of our resident birds. We'll ook for Golden Eagles, Western Wood-Peewee, Western

Tanager, MacGillivray's Warbler as well as Band-tailed Pigeon and Mountain Quail. Call Angela for info: 821-7702.

6:45am - Bakersfield : Meet at the Stockdale Park n Ride (between Real Rd & Hiwayy 99) to carpool to

Tehachapi. Bring snacks, binocs, etc. Call Deb See for info: 805-0232

7:30am - Tehachapi: Meet at the Kmart parking lot near Burger King (Tehachapi Blvd.) at 7:30 am.

Wed. Walk May 15 - Birds & Bikes along the Kern River Parkway, 8:00am

Join Park Ranger Bill Moffat (201-9279) for a morning of birding & biking! Meet at the Kern River parking lot off

Manor Drive across from Calvary Church. Bring own bike, binocs, snacks, water. A leisurely ride & birding

opportunity!

Fri. May 17, 7:30pm - Owling on Breckrenridge

Michael McQuerry will lead us on this Friday evening owling adventure up Breckenridge Mtn. Michael

will have owl calls and a spotlight. Meet at the Chevron Station/Jack-in-the-Box at the corner of Union

Ave & Brundage (Union Ave. exit off of Hiway 58) to carpool. Remember to DRESS WARMLY as it

gets cold as we progress up the mountain. We will finish by 11pm. Bring binoculars, flashlights, snacks.

Call Deb See for info: 805-0232

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Spring Workday Day at Panorama Vista Preserve

On Saturday, May 11, 8-10 AM, Kern Audubon will have its monthly workday at Panorama Vista Preserve. Last month, a great crew of workers, tried their hand at 'tumbleweed herding' and won! Using pitchforks, the tumbleweeds were placed in large piles to be burned later. A great find (and left undisturbed) was a California quail's nest with seven eggs. Many thanks to Andy Honig, Carol Gates, Paul Gipe, Al Caetano, Monica Tudor, Lori de Leon, Vickie Boehning, and six very hard working Garces H.S. students from Vickie's science class. This month tasks will include more 'herding', planting and tending the existing plants. What to bring?: hat, water, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and shovel/hoe/pitchfork. For more information call Harry Love (805-1420). PVP is located at the end of Roberts Lane off of Manor Drive.

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Kern Audubon Society Sponsors Speakers Bureau Want to hear about birds in Peru, kit fox in Bakersfield, Tule elk in Tupman? These are the subjects of a few of the talks made available to local groups by the Kern Audubon Society Speakers Bureau. Organized by Dr. Ted Murphy, Past-president of Kern Audubon, the Bureau can provide a wide range of programs on conservation and wildlife. Speakers come from Kern Audubon, state and federal wildlife agencies, and other outdoor/conservation individuals and organizations in Kern County. The programs are illustrated with color photos and last 30-45 minutes followed by a question/answer period. Most programs can be adapted to a shorter time period of 20-30 minutes, depending on the type of meeting. The only equipment needed is a projection screen. No fees are charged, but honoraria are accepted, usually as donations to Kern Audubon or another conservation organization. Other subjects available are: The Antiquities Act: How the National Parks Were Established; Kern-Pixley National Wildlife Refuges; History of the Audubon Society; Climate Change -- Plants and Animals; Wildlife of The Galapagos Islands; Birds of Kern County; African Wildlife; The Early History of FACT, the Facility for Animal Care and Treatment; and, Land Preserves in Kern County. Topics are being added as To arrange a program for your group, call Ted Murphy at 661-325-0307 or tmurphy@bak.rr.com.