Big Bluestem FlyerBig Bluestem FlyerVolume 39, Number 5May/June 2004 Programs May 20 Ann Johnson By day: Management Analyst for the Iowa Department of Human Services Other times: Web Designer and Site Operator for Iowa Birds and others (See P. 6) “Dragonflies and Damselflies of Iowa” Ann, a birdwatcher turned bugwatcher, will share her enthusiasm for this fast-growing natural history hobby. Few people even know t hat Iowa has 106 species of dragonflies and damselflies. She will take us through some of their physiology, explain some identification techniques, show us some photos of these beautiful creatures, and explain how species diversity is critical to identifying water quality in our ecosystems. . Field Trips May 8 Bird-a-thon See Page 3.May 15 Camp Dodge nature trails. Led by Harlan Ratcliff. Meet at 8:00 behind the Ames Wild Birds Unlimite d or at the Iowa Audubon HQ at Saylorville Lake at 8:30-8:45. Bring a photo ID.May 29 Birders’ Brunch. Meet at 8:00 in the upper Ledges near the campground entrance. We’ll hike down the hill and have brunch in the lower Ledges. Please bring a food item to share. Page 2 Officers and Committees President’s Column Field Trip reportPage 3 Birdathon Announcement2004-2005 Program PlaningBBAS Officer Elections Page 4 Iowa Audubon State Office Update Volunteer to Feed Ospreys In This IssueNewsletter of the Big Bluestem Audubon Society Page 5 Photo Exhibit of Ada Hayden Heritage ParkPage 6 IOU Iowa Birds Web Site OverviewThird Annual Pelican Gala Page 7 New Members Membership Form Coupons Page 8 A Wise OwlFor details about regular field trips, contact Jeff Nichols at 515-795-4176 or jnichols [email protected]. Unless otherwise indicated, regular field trips leave promptly at 8:00 am from the public parking lot west of(behind) the Ames Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU), located south of the railroad tracks at 213 Duff Ave. Trip destination s are subject to change based on recent rare bird sightings and the desires of the participants . Program meetings are held monthly, September-May on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm, Room 2226 Veterinary Medicine Building, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. If you would like to meet and dine with the speaker and the BBAS Board before the monthly meeting, please confirm space and location with John Pohlman at 515-232-6816 or[email protected]Rosemary Gilbert Bell
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8/9/2019 May-June 2004 Big Bluesterm Flyer Big Bluestem Audubon Society
[email protected] Trip Chair: Jeff Nichols [email protected] Membership Chair: Al Johnson 233-4831 awindj@aol. comProgram Chair: vacant Publicity Chair: Linda Thomas 292-7534
Ames photographer Janet Jepeway has arranged a series of three programs to accompany her photo exhibit,
“Ada Hayden Heritage Park: Water, Fish, Flora and Fauna”. The programs expand on the subject matter in the
exhibit by educating and informing the public about wildlife viewing and outdoor opportunities available at Ada
Hayden Heritage Park. Those attending will also have opportunities to view the photo exhibit.
Co-sponsors of the program series are Story County Conservation and the Ames Historical Society (founded in1980 as Ames Heritage Association). The programs are free, open to the public, and held at the Story County Con-
servation Center, McFarland Park, 180th St., Ames, Iowa 56461.
Refreshments for all programs provided by Wheatsfield Grocery
7:00 PM Thursday, April 29, 2004
“Fish and Fishing at Ada Hayden Heritage Park”by Ted Tedesco, Veteran Angler and Mayor, City of Ames
What types of fish currently inhabit the lakes? What is being done to improve the fishing potential of the lakes
and will other fish species be added? When can we start fishing? If you want to learn the answers to these ques-
tions, this program is a “must attend.”
1:30 – 4:00 PM Sunday, May 16, 2004
“Who Lives in Ada Hayden Heritage Park”by Janet Jepeway, Photographer
Janet will do a “Walk Thru” of her photo exhibit, “Ada Hayden Heritage Park: Water, Fish, Flora & Fauna”.
She will discuss the individual photos and share her observations of the inhabitants of the park made in over 2
years of photographing the site, including the playful river otter, eagle, osprey, and a “feeding frenzy”.
“Butterflies and Dragonflies of Ada Hayden Heritage Park”
by Royce J. Bitzer, Department of Entomology, Iowa State UniversityWildlife abounds at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. However, most of it will go unnoticed by the casual observer.
This program will highlight where and how to observe butterflies and dragonflies in the park, their curious behav-
ior and what species are present.
Since the City of Ames took ownership of Hallett’s Quarry over two years ago, Janet has taken 1,500 pictures
and slides, and spent 300 hours at the site for the purpose of creating an historical record of its restoration and
transition into Ada Hayden Heritage Park. She has photographed the new park every month of the year and dur-
ing all types of weather.
“ Ada Hayden Heritage Park: Water, Fish, Flora and Fauna”* is an interactive exhibit that allows children and
adults of all ages to “play detective” by looking at clues in the pictures to find “Who lives in Ada Hayden Heri-
tage Park?” It is Jepeway’s second photo exhibit of the site.
All photographs in the exhibit are for sale. Profits after expenses will be donated to the restoration of the former
quarry as a park and backup water supply for the City of Ames. Prints purchased will be signed and dated by the
photographer.
Framing Courtesy of Walden Photo
Funding Sponsors of the Exhibit are: Outdoor Lighting Associates Inc, Access Direct, Royce J. Bitzer, Story
County Conservation Partners, Wild Birds Unlimited Viewing of the exhibit is April 5, 2004 – May 31, 2004
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00pm
Story County Conservation Center, McFarland Park,
56461 180th St., Ames, Iowa
* Part of the “Hallett’s/Hayden Project” co-sponsored by Janet Jepeway and the Ames Historical Society (founded in 1980 asAmes Heritage Association).The purpose of the project is to create an historical record of Hallett’s Quarry and its restoration as Ada Hayden Heritage Park.
PHOTO EXHIBIT and ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK PROGRAM SERIES
One of the best web sites for nearly anything about birds in Iowa and nature resources in general is operated by
Ann Johnson for the Iowa Ornithologists’ Union (or IOU) at the web address above. If you haven’t visited it lately,
you will be pleasantly surprised. Let me list some of the information and services available.
An Iowa Checklist of birds
Links to Maps of all kinds in Iowa: state, county, state parks, topos, birding areas and more
An On-line store to purchase books and related nature-oriented materials A new Calendar page showing events of interest to Iowa birders in the state
A link to sign-up for the IA-BIRD litserv
Full information of the Important Bird Areas program of Iowa
In the IOU link is information about the organization and how to join
In the Birding Iowa link are
County bird checklists
Books aimed at birds in Iowa
Lists of Birders in specific areas of Iowa
Resources to identify birds in Iowa, including “flashcard” pictures and descriptions
Collections of bird art from Iowans
Links to show birding areas in regions of the state
Specific detailed guides to birding many state areas
Lists of and links to Birding clubs in Iowa including our BBASBird quizzes for testing yourself
Christmas Bird Count data from Iowa (many do not report to NAS)
Information about Bluebirds
Rare Bird link details the most recent sightings in Iowa
Links to nearby states
Public photo gallery
IOU Records Committee Activity
Documentation form for use on-line
A General Links page with many kinds of resources including
Iowa Dragonflies and Damselflies (A labor of love of the webmaster Ann Johnson)
Iowa Reptiles and Amphibians
Iowa ButterfliesLinks to Birding in general
Birding travel
Birding Equipment
A Site Map will help you find something interesting and Site Search to look for specifics
If there is something you can’t find here, send a message to the webmaster, or, even easier, talk to her at the
next BBAS meeting. She is our featured speaker.
David Edwards
Iowa Audubon will host its 3rd Annual Pelican Gala fundraising event at the Jester Park Lodge on Wednesday
evening, September 8th. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a wonderful evening, starting with refreshments on the
deck overlooking the shores of Saylorville Reservoir and flocks of American White Pelicans! After dinner, we'llhave a featured speaker (to be determined) and a silent auction showcasing bird and nature related items.
The Pelican Gala is Iowa Audubon's most important fundraising effort of the year. Tickets are $125 per couple,
or $75 individual. Also, if you would like to offer items for the silent auction, please contact Tom Reavely, Iowa
Present the coupons below at the time of your purchase and a donation will be given to BBAS.Donations will fund the various habitat restoration and educational projects undertaken by BBAS.
Brekke s Town & Country Store, Inc.
1 1/2 miles east of I-35 on new U.S. 30 and 1/4 mile north
Hours: 8-6 M-F, 8-4 Sat. (515) 232-7906
Purchase Donation
Up tp $15 $1.50$15 and over $3.00$35 and over $5.00Over $70 $7.50
Brekke’s offers Big Bluestem Audubon Society a donationwhen bird seed or other bird products are purchased.Present this coupon with your purchase and a donation will begiven to BBAS.
Offer good until June 30, 2004
Membership Application forms
Clip and JoinDon’t forget gift memberships!
New member of the National Audubon Society. You will
receive the Audubon magazine, the Big Bluestem Flyer ,membership card. — $20Please make your check payable to National Audubon
Society and include “Chapter Code H-57” on the check
Subscribe to the Big Bluestem Flyer for one year and participate in some Big Bluestem Society Activities — $10Restrictions are that you will not be a National Audubon Societymember or have voting privileges, and you cannot be an officer or committee chair. Please make your check payable to Big Bluestem
Audubon Society.
Send your check and this coupon toAl Johnson, Membership Chair 3912 Squaw Road, Ames, IA 50014
Name _______________________________________________Address _____________________________________________ City_____________________ State____ ZIP_______________ Phone ________________ E-mail _______________________ Please do not use this form for renewals to the National Audubon Soc.
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