Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Category: President’s Hoot
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Shorebirds face uncertain future in Indian River County. Join a new effort to help!
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.May 2012 Just as we’ve learned our Lagoon is dying (see March Hoot), we now know that our shorebirds are facing a difficult future. On April 18th, we had our first introductory meeting of the Treasure Coast Shorebird Partnership. There are not much recorded data of shorebird nesting in…
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Our 2012 Audubon Heroes!
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.April 2012 Annually we recognize the efforts of those who have contributed to our chapter and our community. These awards also highlight our activities and hopefully inspire us all to work together to improve our quality of life and make Indian River County a better environmentally sound and happy…
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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,…