Author: pelicanislandaudubon

  • San Jorge’s Magic Birding Circuit

    The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.September 2009 Welcome back to another Audubon season!  After a 3-month break in our general meetings and Peligrams, we come back with enthusiasm to carry out our mission to preserve and protect the animals, plants, and natural communities in Indian River County through advocacy, education, and public awareness.  Our…

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  • Where have all the birds gone?

    The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.May 2009 This is a query people have been calling and writing into the Audubon office.  A few days ago, I met Todd McGrain, Associate Professor, at Cornell University, who starting The Lost Bird Project, which recognizes and immortalizes five North American birds (the passenger pigeon, Carolina parakeet, Labrador…

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  • Our 2009 Unsung Heroes

    The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.April 2009 Many people working together giving their time leads to accomplishing great things. Pelican Island Audubon’s philosophy on giving awards is that it is so important to thank and recognize those who have contributed to our chapter and our community. We believe it will encourage theirs and others’…

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  • They won’t let up, constant vigilance is needed

    The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2009 Stimulating speakers at the February 5th Public Workshops organized by Commissioners Peter O’Bryan and Bob Solari. entitled, “the Economic Development Summit and Five Year Strategic Vision,” described innovative projects like turning our landfills into energy and improving our economy, bringing quality jobs through tourism, manufacturing businesses, and…

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