Kern Audubon Society usually meets on the first
Tuesday of each month at 7PM. After a short period for announcements, introductions, etc., a program is
presented by an outstanding person(s) in the field of conservation, ornithology,ecology, history, or
biology. Generally, the programs are accompanied by Powerpoint, slide, or other media and there is usually
a lively discussion and question and answer period. A list of past speakers is given at the end of this
page.
After the program, there are refreshments, and winning raffle tickets are drawn for prizes such as bird
guides, photographs or posters, nature games, and other items donated by our members. In addition to a
fun time, the raffles are important to our treasury as we re-build our Chapter.
Unless noted otherwise, meetings will be in the Kern Superintendent of Schools
Office at 17th and L Streets. There is free parking on the street or in the parking structure north of the
building. Meetings are open to the public and there is no admission charge.
PROGRAM
Kern Audubon Gathering
TUES. May 6, 2008 -- 7:00pm
Kern Co. Supt of Schools Bldg., 17 th & L Streets, Bakersfield |
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Birgette Mcdonald
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May 6, 2008
Kern Audubon Program
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Chinstrap Penguin
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Gitte McDonald a Ph.D. candidate at UC Santa Cruz is conducting her dissertation research on the reproductive and foraging behavior of Antarctic fur seals at Cape Sheriff , Livingston Island at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula . |
Presentation title: Birds & Pinipeds of Cape Sheriff will include
I will be giving an overview of the penguin and seal research conducted at Cape Shirreff as part of the US Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program (NOAA). Cape Shirreff is a protected area located on Livingstone Island , part of the South Shetland Island Chain at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula . It is the home to abundant wildlife. Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins breed there every summer and there are many other penguin species that visit. It is also the location of the southernmost breeding colony of Antarctic fur seals. I will be discussing the research we are conducting on the behavior and ecology of these species and how this plays a role in a larger ecosystem-monitoring program.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Kern Audubon Gathering
TUES. April 1, 2008 -- 7:00pm
Kern Co. Supt of Schools Bldg., 17 th & L Streets, Bakersfield |
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SCOTT FRAZER
April 1, 2008
Kern Audubon Program
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Macchu Picchu "dry brush" by A.Squaiella |
| Since Scott Frazer graduated in 1979 from Humboldt State University , his work has led him to jobs with the:
* United State Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service through 1992 (including 6 years in Tehachapi)
* United States Fish & Wildlife Service from 1992 to the present as a Refuge Manager Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge, Refuge Operations Specialist San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex (emphasis on habitat restoration)
* Interim Refuge Manager San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
* Private Lands Biologist Kern National Wildlife Refuge (emphasis on establishment of a new conservation easement project for the Kern-Wasco duck clubs)
* Tulare Basin Wildlife Management Area approved by United States Fish & Wildlife Service Director |
Scott's program title: "Birding in Peru " You will be escorted through Scott and his wife's series of images they collected on their combination of cultural and natural resources tour. The natural history of Peru , especially Manu National Park will impress you. They will be sharing an assortment of books, maps, and mementos, along with some anecdotes.
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Kern Audubon Gathering
TUES. March 4, 2008 -- 7:00pm
Kern Co. Supt of Schools Bldg., 17 th & L Streets, Bakersfield |
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BOB STEELE
Bob is a passionate and accomplished photographer. Recent credits include the cover photo for the Cornell Lab audio CD Birds of the Pacific Northwest. Bob was also Photo Editor and major photo contributor for the National Geographic book Birding Essentials. His photos are regularly seen in Birding and Birder's World magazines. Bob's presentation will take you on a breathtaking ride through one of the most bird-rich continents on earth. For a preview of his work, see his website:
www.bobsteelephoto.com
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Topic: Birds of Tropical Australia
Inyokern photographer Bob Steele spent six weeks last summer birding and photographing in northeast Australia. He saw over 300 species of birds and photographed nearly 200 species. Join him for a fascinating look at the beautiful species in the unique habitats of tropical Australia.
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Past Speakers
Bob Steele, "Birds of Tropical Australia"
Rob Hansen, environmental consultant, instructor at College of the Sequoias: "Sharing a Vision of the Tulare Lake Basin"
"Kern National Wildlife Refuge" -- Jihadda Govan, refuge biologist
Dr. John Wilson, Wintering Birds of Kern County
Karen Pestana, Bluebird Trail Coordinator for the Tehachapi Birding Club
Bill Moffat, Park Ranger and Preserve Manager: Tule Elk Reserve, Allensworth, and Tejon State Historical
Parks,
Mojave Desert SP
Andrea Jones, IBA Program Coordinator Audubon California.
Don Williams, president, Bakersfield chapter of the Turtle and Tortoise Club.
John Lindsay, Kern Superintendent of Schools Office.
Sanford "Sandy" Wilbur, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (ret.)
Dr. Steve Laymon, Bureau of Land Management.
Mr. Greg Warrick, Center for Natural Lands Management.
Dave Hardt, Manager of Kern and Pixley National Wildlife Refuges.
Reed Tollefson, Manager of the Kern River Preserve in Weldon, CA.
Dr. Maynard Moe, Professor of Biology at California State University, Bakersfield.
Glenn Olson, Audubon California Executive Director.
Larry Saslaw, Bureau of Land Management.
Gentoo Penguin
