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Sept. 23 FIELD TRIP T0 SANTA CLARA RIVER & SANDYLAND SLOUGH3 MeetSaturday §"lTt‘oe Museumat 8 a.m. or at ‘Standardstation at Seward

Ave. off ramp in Venture at 8:45 a.m. Bring lunch. Riderdonation will be $1.50. Leader: rTom Follis.

Ssptsf 27 FQEQD ;DENTIF%0A‘.I3§Q§ §%SS: 7:15 p.m. Junior Library.Friday r. er es c ardson l present Sage Trouble Sgots In

Bird Ident cat on. Erin your fie ‘ gu e oo 8.: ‘ rrand Hall Museum§¥§§§AR §¥NT%§% §EEgING: S O0 p.m. Fa ,

0 4-Jatura s cry. UR”'S HALF ACRE, a Walt Disney TrueLife Adventure, will be the program for the evening. Thisinteresting color film shows the plant, animal. and insectlife likely to be found in a garden, field,or woodland.Magnified close-ups and time-lapse photography help topicture the constant struggle for existence. A great filmfor the whole family.

Oct. 6 QQLD IE1? O SANTA 1? ANION: Meet at Museum at 7:30 ,

Sunday a.m. or ‘§’E'é’oEeI Park at §:%§. We will carry lunch and eaton the trail (no water available). Rider donation is $2.00,Leader:‘Iom Follie.

Oetv 19 - FIELD TRIB,TO TUNNEL RD. ROGKY.NO0K, 3AN ROQUE CANYON:Saturday Meet at Museum at-3'55. _§Fing lunch. Leader: Bob Shannon

Nov. 2/3 FIELD Q¥IP T0 MORRO BAY: If you are interested in stayingS . e t k ti M t lat -Sun. 0 e be sure to ma e your reserve. ons now, o e

298 Atascadero Rd. Morro Bay. Te1- 805-772-8881.

Nov. 22 EGULAR MONTHLY MEETING will again feature member's slides,Friday gins to start getting yours ready now.

DB0. 7-8 E%LI¥TRIP T0 OARRIZO PLA%NS: Make reservation soon atSat.-Sun. a orn a lley o ge, fornia Valley, Gal.

GQNSERVATZON "CORNER

We had good weather in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley of BritishColumbia. There was a marked shortage of birds observed. Discussionwith residents about old haunts revealed that habitats were disturbedby the Population explosion and polluted by sprays, inseetieldes,andand filth. The Fraser River was contaminated with sewage and industrialwastes. But there were signs of awakening. The Vancouver Sun newspaperis conservation minded. The B.U. Wildlife Federation and the Anti-Pollution Board are very active? theY~1»:vI&nt.’$hi“8...1naage¢ia;k»esm$e¢\1;;g,Fa.nd

legislation created to keep it so,The solution would seem to be for conservation minded individuals

/~ and organizations to present their views to all levels of government I

because we do care. I recollect the saying taught to me by my grand—father, "Each one teach one, for to withhold is to perish."

John Knezevich

It was almost a year ago that the purchase of some Devereux Schoolproperty by UGSB was announced. We wondered what would happen to afavorite birding area, especially when the projected development ofthat property was shown in the paper. Now it would seem that theproperty could not have fallen into better hands, for it has beenproposed (and approved by the Regents) that 52 acres be set aside as aNature Preserve.

This will offer much needed protection to the rocky reef known asCoal Oil Point, which is one of the finest along our predominantlysandy coastline; to the sand dunes, which are a very special habitat,harboring plants of much interest; and to the lagoon and mudflats.The latter will assume even greater importance when "improvements"render the Goleta Slough less appealing to many of the birds we nowrejoice to see there.

In all probability, if this land had been purchased by someprivatedeveloper there would never have been this recognition of its specialvalue to the natural scientist. Now, although its protection will perkhaps mean limited access to the general public, it will at least beprotected. It may be that eventually there will be footpaths, so thatone can visit the area just as one can now go around the Campus Lagoon.this all sounds much superior to a subdivision!-----Fifi Webster

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island ¥oat Trip: We had a full boat and fine weather when thegroup se sa l on the "Swift" on Sunday, Sept. 8. Saw the usual numberSf bird species, about 30, and the usual number of whales, sharks,ahl porpoises seals sea lions and flying fish. Sooty shearwaters

were scarce until we were nearly across to Santa Cruz, but there weremany small flocks of the rarer Pink-footed shearwaters. We had goodviews of about six Fulmars, many Black petrels, a few Ashy petrels, :

many Wandering tattlers Black oystercatchers and Common ravens onegedzzhroatdlloon and Ziohsurf sgotegs. Gomzgnest 8fl;ll werelthailor ern p a aropes w c were oun every ere. n a s ng e so 84

phalarope was sighted. The big surprise was the complete absence of theauklets, murrelets and guillemots that we usually find. Only a fewBrown pelicans were seen as weather conditions made it undesirable togo near Anacapa Island. And for the first time in many trips, no tiredland birds landed on the boat to rest. The only land birds seen in mid-channel were two hummingbirds, apparently Allen's.

Wind and waves offered a surprising variety. Strong southwest windsand a choppy see on the Island side of the Channel, until we got inthe lee of Santa Cruz. Little and, at times, no wind near the mainland.As a result, we came home, first under two mainsails and staysail,£222 22 £22;%§$1§§¥§”§§w°§"@§2"‘§Zr§“ii %ii§'ra“$.f‘”ii‘§ §‘%“Q“2 5°e . o e s o s c u nthe bow thrgugh tgg mgrging got well drenched by the waves and spray.

gogn ingg e r E: Seven een members and three uests met atOjai on August . Almost O species were recorded, incluging at leastgé ggliforgia Coggors, a Golden Eagle, White-headed Woodpeckers,

e er s ays ark s N t k M Gilli W bl d GFinches. As usual on the giggctgig: ng one Kgzyeiough tgeagor iigdgnzgs the mountain or along Guddy and Lockwood Valleys. Perhaps this trip

ould be an overnight ..-..-.. Nelson Metcalf

/lFIELD_ T1113 soanpULn_FoR 1968. - 1_9_69 SEASON

Nov. 2-3 Morro Bay — Avila saun. Hes: an Mozro Bay at 10:30 a.m.Sat.-Sun. Leaders: waldo Aboott and Nelson Mecoalf.Nov. 17 Botanical Gardens - Skofield. Meet at Botanical GardenSunday at 8:30 a.m. Leaders The Knezeviches and The Holbrooks.Nov. 30 Goleta Slough - Devereux - Coal Oil Point. Meet atSaturday Crown parking lot at Fairview at 8:30 a.m. Leaders:

The Gardners and Joy Parkinson.

Dec. 7-8 Carizzo Plains. Meet at Ojai 150 & 33 at 8:45. Leaders:Sat.-Sun. Waldo Abbott and Les Cook.

Dec. 15 Dos Pueblos Ranch & Reservior. Meet at Dos Pueblos offSunday ramp at 8:45 a.m. Leaders: The Holbrooks and Gardners.Jan. 4 Bird Refuge - Shoreline ?ark - Arroyo Burro Beach. MeetSaturday at Bird Refuge at 8:30 a.m. Leaders: Kim Aanerud and

The Knezevicnes.

Jan. 11-12 Joshua Tree National Monument. Meet at Monument Head-Sat.-Sun. 'quarters 29 Palms at 12:00 noon. Leader: Waldo AbbottJan. 26 Point Mugu Marshes. Meet at Seaward Ave. off ramp inSunday Venture at 8:45. Leaders:Tom Follis and Les Cook.

Feb. 9 Lake Cachuma - Nojoqui Park. Meet at Lake Cachuma atSun. 8:30 a.m. Leaders: The Knezeviches and Shannons.

Feb. 15-17 Salton Sea - Anza Borrega Park. Meet at State Park atSat.-Mon. 12:30 §.m. Leaders: Waldo Abbott and Nelson Metoalf.Mar. 1 Point Mugu Park. Meet at Park at 8:45. Leaders: TomSaturday Follis and the Knezeviches.

Mar. 16 Refugio Pass - Lake Cachuma. Meet at Refugio Park atSunday 8:45 a.m. Leaders: The Shannons and Gardners.Mar. 39-30 Victorville. Meet at Junction of 126 & 99 at 9:#5 a.m.Sat.-Sun. Leaders: Les cook and Nelson Metoalf.April 12 San Roque Canyon - San Antonio Creek. Meet at FiltrationSaturday Plant on San Roque Rd. at 8:30. Leader: Richard Webster.Apr. 14-20 Possible trip to Tucson Area & Oak Creek Canyon. AreSun.-Sat. you interested? Leaders: Nelson Metcalf and Les Cook.

April 27 Zaca Lake. Meet at Mattie's Tavern at 8:00 a.m. Leaders:Sunday Les Cook and the Gardners:

May 10 Reyes Peak. Meet in Ojai at 150 & 33 at 8:30 a.m.Saturday Leaders: The Snannons and Tom Follis‘.3, >1‘ uj

May 2#-26 Point Lobos - Big Sur - Moss Landing. Meet at Big Sur atSat.-Mon. 12:00 noon. Leaders: Nelson Metcalf and Les Cook

Schedule subject to change. Always check E1 Tecolote. If youneed a ride or can give one, or if you are going on a trip call Mrs.Cooke at 966-5520 and let her know.