Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Author: pelicanislandaudubon
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Wake up! It is our Lagoon!
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2012 The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and its tributaries are stunningly beautiful and central to the culture and economy of our county. Folks are drawn to our environment because, on the surface of the lagoon, we seem to be living in Paradise. However, beneath the surface, threats from…
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When was the last time you saw a Red-headed Woodpecker?
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.January 2012 Audubon volunteers completed another Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! On Jan 2nd, 48 folks participated in the South Brevard Christmas Bird Count, which also includes Sebastian, Fellsmere, and Indian River Estates out to the Ocean shore. This year’s leader was Dee Fairbanks, who took over from Roy Book,…
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Best Chapter Award – Some of PIAS 2011 Achievements
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.November 2011 PIAS received the “Best Chapter of the Year Award” at the October meeting of Audubon of Florida (AOF) Assembly. It is the second time that PIAS has won this award – 2007 being the first. Key factors in the award application were: 1. Chapter shows increasing membership:…
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It’s the environment, stupid!
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.October 2011 Currently, people are primarily concerned about JOBS. One major industry for Florida and Indian River County is Eco-Tourism. Why do tourists as well as residents come here to fill our restaurants, buy our gas, stay in our motels, and shop in our stores? For the environment, Stupid! …