The Voice Of Conservation In Central Florida
OAS isOAS isAPRIL 2019 1Orange Audubon Society.The Voice of Conservation in Central FloridaThis Month’s Program:April 18, 2019Florida’s Snakes:Corals & Coachwhips,Indigos & Scarlets, PitVipers & PythonsBy John SerraoFlorida is famous for its diversity ofreptiles and, since the 1980s, JohnSerrao has traveled from Panhandleravines to the central scrub andhighland ridgse to the Evergladesphotographing and documentingthem. Orange Audubon Society’s(OAS) April 18th program is a secondvisit for John, who gave a popularprogram on spiders a few years ago.In this presentation, John will tell usabout 35 of Florida’s snakes, includingall 6 venomous species. He will sharephotos of the largest indigo snakedocumented in the U.S. in at least 40years (that he found in VolusiaCounty), as well as snakes rangingfrom 6- to 7-ft. coachwhips andeastern diamondback rattlesnakes to8-inch crowned snakes (our smallestnative snake).Above, John Serrao with a coachwhip. Below,John’s photo, featured in Natural History magazine,of a yellow rat snake eating a Cuban tree frog.Photos courtesy John Serrao.In addition to showing us how toidentify these interesting animals,John will share their important roles inFlorida’s ecosystems and how we canconserve them.John, who lives in DeLand, has been aprofessional naturalist, writer, photographer, and tour leader since the 1970sand has written 7 books about wildlife and natural history. He has conductedwildlife surveys for state parks, nature centers, resorts, and private naturalareas. His photos have appeared in hundreds of magazines, textbooks, fieldguides, and museums.Vol. 54 Issue 8 April 2019Spring Bird Walks inMead Botanical GardenApril 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019Orange Audubon Society (OAS) will beholding guided bird walks every Saturday in April for spring migration, aswe have for the past seven years. MeadBotanical Garden in Winter Park is themost accessible place in Central Floridathat birders have found to see warblersand other colorful songbirds that winterin the Caribbean or Central or SouthAmerica and go north to breed. Over160 species have been documented atMead, including 23 species of warblerand 6 species of woodpecker.The walks will be on Saturdays, April 6ththrough April 27th, starting at 8:00 a.m.,and lasting 2 to 3 hours at a casual pace.All are open to the public and are FREE.Experienced birding leaders who haveagreed to lead are Renee Thomas, BobSanders and Tom Rodriguez.OAS has a limited number of loanerbinoculars. If you need a pair, pleasecome a little early to sign them out and,if necessary, get a quick course on theirproper use. No need to preregister, justshow up and have fun. Hope you joinus! Mead Botanical Garden is located atthe intersection of south Denning Driveand Garden Drive, two blocks east ofOrlando Ave (Hwy. 17-92).Larry Martin OAS-Mead LiaisonChertok Photo ContestDeadline Is This Month!Deadline is April 18th. Young people upto 17 can enter the Youth Category. Seepage 8 for details.Join us April 18th at 7 p.m. for a fascinating program. See box below forlocation. Rick Baird, Program ChairpersonOrange Audubon Society programs are free and no reservations are necessary.Programs are the 3rd Thursday of each month (September–June)and all but June start at 7:00 p.m.in the Camellia Room atHarry P. Leu Gardens1920 North Forest Ave., Orlando, FL 32803For map and directions, hing wildflowers on Chertok Photo ContestNature Walk at Isle of Pine Preserve, an Orange CountyGreen PLACE Property. Photo courtesy Orange County
OAS isAPRIL 2019 2Legislative SessionBills of concern to those who care about the Central Floridaenvironment are working their way through the Florida legislaturewith the current session ending May 3, 2019. We thank SenatorLinda Stewart for her efforts to restore Florida Forever funding.Audubon Florida (AF) is in Tallahassee following these issues andcalls us to action at the Audubon Florida Advocate and on AF’s Facebookpage. Details on legislation is at Online Sunshine.Orange County Green PLACE ProgramOrange County has successfully preserved 22,770 acres of environmentallysensitive lands through its Green Park Land Acquisition for Conservation andEducation (PLACE) program. This program establishes passive recreational uses onapproximately 4,500 acres of these preserved lands and manages natural resourceson these and the remaining acreage. Orange County Environmental ProtectionDivision is developing a Master Plan for Green PLACE properties with the goal toprovide exceptional user experiences for both present and future generations andassist in increasing the economic, environmental and social benefits of these lands.Stakeholders have been invited to provide input into the master planning processthrough Focus Groups. The April 8th workshops have 10:00–11:30 a.m.; 1:30–3:00p.m; and 6:00–7:30 p.m. time slots. Location is Orange County EnvironmentalProtection Division, 3165 McCrory Place, Orlando. Orange Audubon Society (OAS)appreciates our public lands, and representatives will be there. If you would like toprovide input also, please RSVP to Beth.Jackson@ocfl.net.On April 3, 2019 a new Orange County Green PLACE property, the Lake LucieConservation Area near Apopka, will be opened to the public in a ribboncutting ceremony led by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and District 2Commissioner Christine Moore. This 166-acre property was purchased by OrangeCounty in 2005, in part for its aquifer recharge value and as a potential GopherTortoise relocation site. OAS enjoyed the property on our November 10th fieldtrip with naturalist Beth Jackson and photographer Susan Kirby. The propertyhas mesic hammocks and ephemeral wetlands and is located at 43 Rainey Road,Sorrento, FL 32776. Time of the ribbon-cutting is 10 a.m. If you would like toattend, please RSVP to Beth.Jackson@ocfl.net.OAS Membership—Always a Challenge!Orange Audubon Society (OAS) is the third largest chapter in the Southeastand membership can be a challenging affair. If you are one of the many natureloving people who open our email blasts, we may be contacting you about yourmembership. Joining OAS at even the base level of 20 also provides membershipwith National Audubon Society and Audubon Florida and adds truth to thesaying that there is strength in numbers. Here is the link to join or rejoin if youare a long-elapsed member. OAS volunteers Bob and Flo Sena are also providingmembership information at our monthly meetings. For expiration date questions,contact me at membership@orangeaudubonfl.org or (407) 637-2525. Thanks forbeing part of OAS!Deborah Green, MembershipBirdathon is April 13, 2019!Birdathon is one of the major fundraising events for Orange Audubon Society(OAS). Birdathon is like a Walkathon, except you collect donation pledgesfor species of birds seen instead of miles walked. Birding teams have beenrecruited. If you wish to bird that day and turn in your sightings, that will help.Are there any people—your doctor, neighbor, etc. that like birds, that youmight be able to ask to donate? The person donating will contribute for thecollective bird species seen by all OAS’ birding teams (typically over 100). Aflat amount is also gratefully received. The pledge form is available at thislink. OAS will recognize those reeling in the most pledges and those recordingthe most bird species. Please turn contributions in at the April 18th meeting orMay 16th meeting, at latest, and turn in bird sightings by April 20th. Email meat riglingk@aol.com if you can help.Kathy Rigling, Birdathon ChairOrange Audubon Society (OAS)mission: To promote publicunderstanding of, and an interest in,wildlife and the environment thatsupports it; foster the recognition ofthe tangible and intangible values inthe remaining natural areas of Floridaand the world, and our responsibilityfor the conservation of the Earth’snatural ecosystems.Orange Audubon SocietyP.O. Box 941142Maitland, FL 32794-1142www.orangeaudubonfl.orgPresident and OASis Editor:Deborah Greeninfo@orangeaudubonfl.org(407) 637-2525The OASis (Orange Audubon Societyinformation source) newsletter ispublished monthly, September–June,and posted on the OAS website.A link to each issue is e-mailed tosubscribers.Never miss out on OAS happenings.Add or update your email addressby contacting newsletter@orangeaudubonfl.org.For other membership information,contact: Mike Daleymiked129e@gmail.com(407) 417-7818JOIN OAS’ MEETUP GROUPLIKE OAS ON FACEBOOKOrange Audubon Society, Inc. is aFlorida not-for-profit organization,tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code.A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATIONAND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAYBE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OFCONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLINGTOLL-FREE, 1-800-435-7352, WITHIN THESTATE. FROM OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA CALL1-850-410-3800. VISIT www.800helpfla.com FOR HELP. 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OAS isAPRIL 2019 3Earth Day In the ParkApril 13, 2019If you live in or near Winter Park andare available April 13th, please joinOrange Audubon Society at WinterPark’s Earth Day in the Park. Locationthis year will be Shady Park at Hannibal Square, corner of Pennsylvania &New England Avenues. Festivities willbe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are free.Contact volunteer@orangeaudubonfl.org if you can help.Central Florida Earth Dayat Lake EolaApril 20, 2019Earth Day was founded by SenatorGaylord Nelson on April 22, 1970 asan environmental teach-in. CentralFlorida Earth Day, presented by theVegetarians of Central Florida, is in its14th year and will be on April 20th atLake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.Limited Edition field trip to Fort DeSoto Park, January 2019. Photo: Joyce StefancicLimited Edition Field Trip:April 21, 2019Fort DeSoto Park, Pinellas CountyOrange Audubon Society (OAS) has aprime spot, right on the lake. For the8th year, we will be offering bird walksalong Lake Eola, on the hour, from 11a.m.–5:00 p.m.Fort DeSoto is legendary! It is what we call a “migrant trap.” During springmigration many songbirds make the arduous and dangerous Gulf crossing fromCentral America and Mexico to Florida. With favorable weather conditions andbirders’ luck, the numbers and variety of migrants at Fort DeSoto on any given dayin April can be nothing less than awesome.Central Florida Earth Day is free, familyfriendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free, andsmoke-free. Along with speakers andenvironmental education, there willbe music and food—all vegan. If youenjoyed Ethos Vegetarian Kitchen onOAS’ 5% Profit Day and want to learnmore about how to eat a healthy andenvironmentally-friendly vegan diet,Central Florida Earth Day is a greatplace to find out more. You’ll alsohave a chance to visit the booths of awide variety of environmental groups.Central Florida Earth Day is on the eastside of Lake Eola Park, 195 N. RosalindAve., on April 20th from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!Bob Sanders will lead this trip that is limited to 15 people and costs 10 perperson for members and 15 per person for non-members. Reservations arerequired and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to thetrip. This is one of the first of Bob’s trips to fill up so be sure to call early. For tripquestions or reservations call Bob at (407) 459-5617. Be aware that it takes 1 1/2- 2 hours to drive to Fort DeSoto from Orlando, but it will be worth it!Other Earth Month EventsOrange Audubon Society volunteerswill again be at Earth Day at ValenciaCollege East Campus on April 5th. Wewill also be at Siemens Green Fair onApril 24th. And we will be at ArborDay in Belle Isle and at the Apopka Art& Foliage Festival on April 27th. It’s abusy month! If you want to help withany of these events, email volunteer@orangeaudubonfl.org.Sign Up for Jay WatchAudubon Florida Jay Watchvolunteers contribute to research(citizen science) and preservation ofthe threatened Florida Scrub-Jay.Jay Watch will conduct a statewidesurvey from June 15 to July 15, 2019.To become a Jay Watch volunteer,you must take a free half-day trainingsession in which you will learnstandardized survey methods.The closest Jay Watch training sessionis at the Lyonia Preserve in Deltonaand is scheduled for May 11th. Thereare other dates if you can’t make thisone.For information, visit this link andcontact Audubon Florida’s Jacqui Sulekat jsulek@audubon.org. We hope youget involved with Jay Watch!Ethos5%DayThanks somuch toEthos VeganKitchen forits seventh year of donating 5% ofsales from a specific date to OrangeAudubon Society. Thanks to those ofyou who came out on March 2nd toenjoy Ethos’ delicious dishes. Ethos’generous donation goes toward ournature and environmental educationfund.Ethos Vegan Kitchen, which has been inbusiness for nearly nine years, is locatedat 601-B South New York Avenue, WinterPark. See Etho’s hours and menu at thislink.
OAS isAPRIL 2019 4In case you missed it Native Planting for Wildlifeby Catherine BowmanOrange Audubon Society’s Marchspeaker was Catherine Bowman,one of Central Florida’s mostknowledgeable native plant experts.Because so much Florida habitathas been lost to agriculture anddevelopment, Catherine suggestedthat individual homeowners helprestore habitat by landscaping theirown yards with native trees andplants. She presented informationabout creating a landscape that isattractive and useful for wildlife.Sand-loving wasp on Spotted Bee balm. Photo: Mary KeimCatherine shared the steps it tookto plan and design her own homelandscape. Her first considerationwas the soil of the new project.To find her yard’s soil type andother soil information, she usedthe USDA Natural ResourcesConservation Service website https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov. Becauseshe has well-drained Candler sand,she would choose trees and plantsthat would be appropriate for dryconditions.Because she lives in a neighborhood,Catherine chose to install herlandscape in an organized, morepleasing design. To create aestheticappeal, she recommended arrangingnative plants in orderly groupings,with borders or delineations. Height,texture, colors, and continuityof seasonal blooming are designfeatures to consider.Catherine described 75 native trees,shrubs, flowering plants, and grassesthat offer wildlife food, forage,shelter, and nesting locations. Sherecommended choosing large nativetrees like Southern Red Cedars,Cabbage Palms, Myrtle and TurkeyOaks, Pignut Hickories and LongleafPines, and colorful understoryaccent trees like Chickasaw Plumand Redbuds, matching yourchoices to conditions of yourproperty.Native shrubs offer flowers forbutterflies and pollinators, fruits forbirds and other wildlife, and seedsfor ground-foraging creatures. OnesCatherine recommends are FloridaPrivets, Summer Haws, SimpsonStoppers, and Wax Myrtles. Others areYaupon Hollies, Coral Bean, Firebush,and Beautyberry. Coral Bean has redtubular blooms that provide nectar formigrating hummingbirds as they movethrough our area.Catherine mentioned shade-lovingplants including Wild Coffee,Oakleaf Hydrangea, CorkystemPassionflower, Lyreleaf Sage, SwampAzalea, and Violets. Others that cantolerate partial shade include CoralHoneysuckle, Coreopsis, Conradina,Black-eyed Susans, Penstemon,Monarda, Greeneyes, Liatris, andTwinflower.For texture, color, seed productionand groundcover are native grasses.Choose from Basketgrass, ChalkyBluestem, Lopsided Indiangrass,Lovegrasses, and Needlegrasses.Tawny Emperor butterfly on Hackberry. Photo: Mary KeimApril LAWD GardenUpdateFriends of Lake Apopka (FOLA)started a pollinator garden on the LakeApopka Wildlife Drive (LAWD) nearthe first sign and kiosk, with help ofSt. Johns River Water ManagementDistrict staff.After the FOLA member whospearheaded the garden moved outof the area, Orange Audubon Societytook over maintenance, with publicityhelp from the Lake Apopka WildlifeDrive Facebook Group.If you want to get involved with thisgarden, including watering whenyou visit the Drive and, on specificorganized dates, helping withweeding, pruning and adding plants,following a list approved by theDistrict, please contact me at info@orangeaudubonfl.org.With large sugarberry/hackberrytrees behind the garden as butterflyhost plants, there were some fantasticbutterflies visiting the garden this pastyear, including Tawny Emperor andHackberry butterflies.Many wasps and bees visit the nativeflowers, especially the spotted beebalm, and photographers interested inlearning more about insects find it agreat place to visit.Deborah GreenElliott’s Lovegrass at Orlando Wetlands Park.Photo: Mary KeimThe native groundcover Frogfruit,Phyla nodiflora, tolerates sun,shade, dry and moist conditions,spreads rapidly, handles foot traffic,offers nectar for pollinators, andis the larval plant for three nativebutterflies!Terry Piper, OAS board memberBug-hunting photographers by the Lake Apopka WildlifeDrive Garden. Photo: Deborah Green
OAS isFeatured species:Rare among birds, thefascinating Brownheaded Nuthatch It weighs less than a quarter-of-anounce but has a big head. One ofFlorida’s smallest birds, the Brownheaded Nuthatch is the only speciesthat can use tools to forage.APRIL 2019 5Wekiwa Springs StatePark Bird SurveyApril 6, 2019Monthly bird surveys at WekiwaSprings State Park are usually thesecond Saturday of the month, butthe April survey will be held April 6th.If interested in joining, contact Kathyat riglingk@aol.com or (407) 488-9559.Wekiwa Springs StatePark Field TripBrown-headed Nuthatch near nest in short dead tree(snag) at Wekiwa Springs State Park found duringmonthly survey. Photo: Mark MeifertIt uses twigs to pry underneath woodto get food, according to Jim Cox ofthe Tall Timbers Research Station andLand Conservancy.Nuthatches forage like woodpeckersas they focus on getting seeds frompine trees, and then pound the seedsinto trees to break them. Arborealgymnasts, they are like trapeze artists,says Cox. Nesting in dead trees in thelast stages of decay or in snags overwater, nuthatches seek soft, rotten ormoist wood they can manipulate withtheir small beaks.Most fascinating about this nuthatch is itscooperative breeding habits. The youngbirds stay around to help the adults raiseother youngsters. Surprisingly, most ofthese helpers are male!Females produce up to six eggs, whichtakes a lot of energy, according to Cox.If the fledglings make it, they can “reallyfly” as soon as they leave the nest (unlikemany other birds)—another surprisingfact about the fascinating Brown-headedNuthatch.Linda CarpenterEditor’s note: An increasing abundanceof Brown-headed Nuthatches at WekiwaSprings State Park, compared to 20years ago, is thought to be due to theactive prescribed burning program,which improves habitat. Documentingthis increase is one of the purposes of themonthly surveys.Continuing Orange Audubon Society’s(OAS) efforts to profile the WekivaRiver Basin state lands, our March23rd field trip was to Wekiwa SpringsState Park. We started by the springand continued through a transectof habitats. This park is considered tohave the greatest diversity of habitats inthe Florida state park system.Tom Rodriguez, who recently co-led aBirding by Ear trip for the North ShoreBirding Festival, helped us hear andpick out some of the smaller birds in thenewly leafed-out trees, including Rubycrowned Kinglet, Northern Parula, andBlack-and-White Warbler.Sweetgum with holes pecked by Yellow-belliedSapsuckers. The sap that wells out traps insectswhich are later fed upon by the sapsuckers.Photo: Mary KeimWe all enjoyed seeing some earlyreturning Swallow-tailed Kites andother raptors. We had the opportunityto study coloration differences betweenYellow-bellied Sapsucker males andfemales and see how this species pecksrows of holes in soft-barked trees, sothe sap traps insects. Two trees thesapsuckers utilized were Sweet Gumand Basswood, a tree species rare inCentral Florida at the southernmostpart of its range. We enjoyed seeing aRuby-throated Hummingbird feeding inthe tubular red flowers of Cross-vine.Deborah Green helped with plantidentification. Nineteen trip participantsenjoyed a lovely morning in a fabulousstate park that is a local treasure. Therewas a long line of cars waiting to get inLarry Martinthe gate as we left.Female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Photo: Mary KeimAbout WoodpeckersThe Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is the onlytruly migratory woodpecker in our area,visiting us in winter, as pointed out bytrip leader Tom Rodriguez.We have 7 resident woodpecker species.Our most common in a variety of habitatsin Central Florida, including around homes,is the Red-bellied Woodpecker that makesa shrill, rolling “churr” sound. The showyRed-headed Woodpecker is abundant atWekiwa Springs State Park and in otherwell-burned habitats where snags are leftstanding.Our smallest woodpecker, the DownyWoodpecker, communicates by makingrapid pecking sounds with its beakand makes a whinny sound. It travelsin flocks of songbirds in the winter andwill visit feeders. The closely relatedHairy Woodpecker is as big as asapsucker with a very strong bill. Rarein our area, Hairy Woodpeckers can befound in very well burned pinelands.The Pileated Woodpecker is the largestwoodpecker still surviving in the U.S.and was the model for the WoodyWoodpecker cartoon. The NorthernFlicker spends a lot of time on the ground,as it eats ants. It nests here but someflickers from farther north winter here also.The endangered Red-cockadedWoodpecker is the only species thatnests in living trees, specifically olderpines with heart rot making them softenough for it to peck through. In ourarea, these can be seen in the southernpart of the Ocala National Forest and atHal Scott Preserve.Deborah Green
OAS isAPRIL 2019 6Orange Audubon Society News Flash: Apopka Swallow-tailed Kite Home!Election MonthNext to last of the Swallow-tailedwas reestablished in mid March, when heApril is Orange Audubon Society‘s(OAS) official annual meeting in whichBoard of Directors are elected. The2019 election will be held prior to theApril 18th program.Three board members’ terms expireat the end of June: Milton Heiberg,Melissa Gonzalez and Gabbie Buendia.Milton and Melissa have agreed tobe nominated for a 3-year term andGabbie for a 1-year term.Additionally, there are 3 openboard positions open for 3-yearterms—2019–2022. If interested inincreasing your involvement withOAS, contact me at lgaunt246@gmail.com or (941) 704-1189 or committeemembers Mo Cortese at mocor1129@gmail.com or Bob Sena at robs32812@yahoo.com. I can provide you with theOAS board application that outlinesexpectations and allows OAS to learnabout your skills and interests.Kites with transmitters to return tothe United States, the kite named“Apopka” is safely across the Gulf ofMexico and in Mississippi!Eleven kites are now being tracked bythe Avian Research and ConservationInstitute (ARCI) in Gainesville,founded by Dr. Ken Meyer. BiologistGina Kent has worked for ARCI overthe past 18 years, and we are pleasedto host her as our May 16th speaker.See the May 2018 OASis (p.6) for theunusual story of how Apopka wasinjured, rehabilitated, and tagged. Inwinter 2017 and 2018, Apopka wastracked to Rondonia, Brazil.Apopka started north on February 2ndand transmitted through February 13th,when he reached the Peruvian borderand lost contact with cell towers. Contactreached northern Colombia, having madeit safely through the Andes. Accordingto Gina Kent, Apopka must havegotten into a transmission cycle thatdidn’t allow his locations to uploadfor over a week. As he settles in,ARCI will receive the upload of allhis data. For now, ARCI has a coarsemap and relief that he’s made it safelyacross the Gulf of Mexico! Apopkawill continue to the Orlando area, andARCI will monitor his movements tosee if he is nesting.Only the kite named “Pritchard,”tagged last year in South Carolina,has still not restarted transmitting.You can follow Apopka and theother kites through ARCI’s facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ARCInst/.Deborah Green with Gina KentNominee requirements are: Applicantmust be a current OAS member and isexpected to attend monthly one-hourboard meetings held at 6 p.m. priorto monthly programs, as well as anall-day summer planning meeting andhave a commitment to helping OASmeet conservation, education, financialand other goals. OAS has great needfor assistance with conservation andeducation and will soon need helpfrom people skilled in fund-raising aswe move closer to a capital campaignfor an OAS nature and environmentaleducation center.Volunteers do not need to serve on theboard to serve on OAS committee(s),which are a great place to learn aboutways you can help Audubon connectpeople with nature to benefit wildlife,wild places and humans—and feel richlyrewarded for doing so!OAS committees include BirdingFestival, Cats Indoors, Climate,Conservation, Education, Field Trips,Finance, Hospitality, Membership,Nature Center, Newsletter, Nominating,Photography Contest, Programs,Publicity, Sanctuaries, Silent Auction,Speakers Bureau, Website and WildlifeSurveys. Thank you for consideringincreasing your involvement with OAS!Linda Gaunt, Nominating ChairTrack of Apopka through Central America and acrossthe Gulf of Mexico. Map courtesy of ARCI.Lauding LAWD: 4th Anniversary of the LakeApopka Wildlife Drive, May 4, 2019On Saturday, May 4th, to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the LakeApopka Wildlife Drive (LAWD), Orange Audubon Society volunteers willbe along the drive with binoculars, bird books, and spotting scopes to helpbeginners enjoy some of the area’s most interesting birds.We will be on LAWD, 2850 Lust Road, Apopka, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. atfour stations, including the entrance, pumphouse and near the sod fields orwherever any rarity has been spotted. If you also love LAWD and would like tohelp us share our enthusiasm that day, contact me at info@orangeaudubonfl.org or (407) 637-2525. See you out there!Deborah Green
OAS isAPRIL 2019 7It Takes a VillageBy Michelle Nardone“It takes a village to raise a child” is acommon saying. For one lucky GreatHorned Owlet, it took a village to get itsafely back to its parents. On February22nd fellow birders Steve Shaluta,Shelby Bortone, and their neighborfound an owlet at the base of a tree.The parent owls were nearby but noone could find the nest.Knowing I had done rescues in the pastand that I volunteer with AudubonFlorida’s Eagle Watch program, my friendstransported the owlet to me. It was veryyoung with eyes still closed. The egg toothon its beak was still visible. I immediatelycalled Shawnlei Breeding, Eagle WatchCoordinator at Audubon Center for Birdsof Prey (CBOP) in Maitland. OvernightI kept it covered and warm to limitexposure. In the morning I met Vet TechBeth Lott at CBOP.She estimated the owlet to be onlyabout 7 days old. CBOP volunteerscared for it and several days laterdrove out to the original nest locationto return it. They installed a nestingplatform made by a Boy Scout troopand put the owlet in the nest.The parents soon returned and startedcaring for it. Over the weeks, the owlethas continued to grow and thrive. Itis now “branching,” which is when itstarts to move out from the nest andstand on adjacent branches. It was athrill to see it way out on the branchabout 20 feet from the nest.According to Nature Conservancysources, six weeks after hatching,owlets leave the nest and walk around.In another three weeks, the youngowls will already have learned to fly.The parents continue to feed and carefor their offspring for several months,often as late as October.Survival of this owlet was madepossible by a village of people willingto take the time to save it and returnit to the nest. Small actions andbecoming involved are vital to saving,rehabilitating and releasing wildlifeback to the wild. Please becomeinvolved and find local contacts inyour area. You never know what youcan help save and the wonderfulvillagers you will meet along the way.Michelle Nardone, OrangeAudubon Society volunteerTop left, Great Horned Owlet, returned to BoyScout-constructed platform, Photo: MichelleNardone. Bottom left, owlet and parent GreatHorned Owl. Right, growing owlet, Photos: SteveShaluta.Baby Owl Shower, May 11, 2019Audubon Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey holds its annual Baby Owl Showerthe Saturday before Mother’s Day to raise funds to offset increased costsduring baby season. Admission is “free” that day with an item from the wishlist of supplies for caring for these young raptors. See the wish list at this link.Non-releasable baby raptors will be on view.Orange Audubon Society participates by selling nature-inspired merchandiseand offering a kids’ art activity. We need help with both. Baby owls attract lotsof baby people (grown people, too!). The event starts at 10 a.m. but set up helpis needed at 9 a.m. Tear-down begins at 2 p.m. To help, please contact Teresaat mwilliams@cfl.rr.com or (407) 644-0796.DragonflyIdentificationField TripMay 11, 2019Orange Audubon Society is offering aDragonfly Identification Field Trip atOrlando Wetlands Park on WheelerRoad in Christmas, FL. Instructorsare Orange Audubon members anddragonfly enthusiasts Mary Keim andRandy Snyder.The trip will be from 9 a.m. to noonon Saturday, May 11th. Cost is 10 forAudubon members; 15 for nonmembers.The trip is limited to 15 participants,so don’t delay in registering. ContactTeresa Williams at (407) 644-0796 ormwilliams@cfl.rr.com. If any questionsabout the trip, contact Mary andRandy at rssmhk@gmail.com.South Carolina MagicalBirding, May 17–19, 2019Orange Audubon Society’s fun fundraising trip from May 17–19, 2019 isto South Carolina, a fantastic birdingarea. We will visit Congaree NationalPark, the closest national park besidesthe Everglades, with its uniquesynchronous fireflies, as well as BeidlerSwamp Audubon Sanctuary and theACE Basin. Cost of the trip is 60members/ 75 non-members, whichincludes honoraria for local expertguides, field tri
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Le genou de Lucy. Odile Jacob. 1999. Coppens Y. Pré-textes. L’homme préhistorique en morceaux. Eds Odile Jacob. 2011. Costentin J., Delaveau P. Café, thé, chocolat, les bons effets sur le cerveau et pour le corps. Editions Odile Jacob. 2010. Crawford M., Marsh D. The driving force : food in human evolution and the future.
Le genou de Lucy. Odile Jacob. 1999. Coppens Y. Pré-textes. L’homme préhistorique en morceaux. Eds Odile Jacob. 2011. Costentin J., Delaveau P. Café, thé, chocolat, les bons effets sur le cerveau et pour le corps. Editions Odile Jacob. 2010. 3 Crawford M., Marsh D. The driving force : food in human evolution and the future.
