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.
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February Program
Kern Audubon Society "Midway and its Sea Birds " Bob Steele, Professional Wildlife Photographer |
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Midway Atoll (mid-way between the U.S. mainland and Japan) is important for many historical and biological reasons. Today it is part of three federal designations - Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, and the Battle of Midway National Memorial. Well over a million seabirds use the three tiny islands in the atoll to breed each season, including over half of the world's population of Laysan Albatross. Join professional wildlife photographer Bob Steele as we explore the human and natural history of this unique and fascinating place. |
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February Field Trips
Wed. Walk - Feb. 8th, 8am - Kern River Slough -- Join us for this Wednesday Walk with Park Ranger Bill Moffat. Meet at the Park n Ride on Stockdale Hiway between Real Rd. & Hiway 99 at 8am. Bring water, snacks, binocs. Call Al (833-6705) for information. Sat. Feb. 11th - Kern Nat'l Wildlife Refuge -- Kern Audubon-Tehachapi will host this all day field trip to Kern & Pixley National Wildlife Refuges to view wintering wildfowl, hawks & shorebirds with Sandhill cranes at sunset. Tehachapi birders should meet at 7am in the Tehachapi K-Mart parking lot near the Burger King to carpool and then meeting Bakersfield birders at the Rosedale Costco (near the gas station) at 8am. Bring water, snacks, binoculars. The group will eat lunch in Lost HIlls or you may bring a lunch. Angela Guy is the birding leader--call her for information: 821-7702. Plan to share in gas expenses for drivers! Sun. Feb 12, 4:00pm - Pixley Nat'l Wildlife Refuge -- Sandhill cranes winter in the southern San Joquin Valley and this will be one of the last opportunities to see them before they leave for their breeding grounds. Sandhill cranes feed in the agricultural fields around Pixley Wildlife Refuge and then at sunset, fly back to the safety of the water on the refuge where they roost for the night. Seeing the cranes fly in and hearing their primordial call is amazing! We will meet at the Costco Rosedale parking lot near the gas station to carpool at 3:45. We will depart at 4:00pm and return after sunset. Contact Madi (322-7470) for info. Sat. Feb 25, 9am - Wastewater Ponds -- You read right! We will be birding the Bakersfield City wastewater treatment ponds, a great place to see shorebirds and waterfowl during the winter. Meet at the gates to the sewer ponds at 9am. Directions: Take Mt Vernon Ave exit off Hiway 58 and go south about 3 miles past the green waste plant to the end of the road. Bring snacks, water, binocs. |
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Kern Audubon Society Sponsors Speakers BureauWant 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. |
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Warblers, KASLast update February 1, 2012 
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