PALOUSE AUDUBON SOCIETY

Helping Hand Work Party Projects

All residents of the Palouse are invited to join us in these working projects. We also urge all our members to join in where they have an interest. There is work to be done. These projects can make a difference for the birds and wildlife we love, as well as impacting our human quality of life. For information about projects  come to the next program meeting or write to us via any of these addresses. Together we can make a difference in our local environment. Participation in these projects  provides a sense of satisfaction that things are getting done. Please come join us.

Did we mention, it can be fun, meet people in the community, and spend time outdoors?

 

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Scientific Study Projects.

Nest Box Projects:         

Periodically, the chapter offers nest box building programs through the Moscow Parks and Recreation Department.  Our programs have included the building of Barn Owl, Kestrel or small owl and bluebird or swallow nest boxes.  Builders are allowed to take their box home with them. The programs are usually free and open to the public with advanced registration.  Young children must be accompanied by an adult.  Potlatch Forests Inc, Tri-State Distributors, and members of the Palouse Audubon Society contribute the materials - you supply the enthusiasm and a screwdriver (battery operated are nice).

Nest Box Plans:    Nest Boxes for Birds, Washington Department of Wildlife

Bluebird or Swallow (Western) (Mountain)	Barn Owl (Plan 1) (Plan 2)
Chickadee or Wren Nest Box
Kestrel or Small Owl Nest Box	Small Bat  (Plan 1) (Plan 2)

        and Responsibilities:  Installation, Monitoring and Cleaning

 

Bluebird Trail Nest box Inventory and Cleaning

Palouse Audubon members monitor bluebird nest boxes for clutch success and usage during the nesting season. Both Western and Mountain Bluebirds reproduce in our region.  We hope to create a data base to keep track of the success or failures of  each nest box.  Any data base experienced persons out there willing to assist?

At the end of each nesting season the nest boxes must be cleaned out. This is done to stop the spread of parasites and any diseases that might live in the old nesting material over the winter. Cleaning the boxes also makes them ready for the early March arrival of the bluebirds. Clean out dates vary, so please notify Tom Weber, (509)334-3817 if interested in helping.

The Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count is a fun day for both the birding enthusiast and the novice alike. Held between December 14 and January 5 each year, the CBC is an opportunity to see wintering birds rarely seen by most people. All count data is incorporated into a national database. This will be the 112th annual Christmas Bird Count; the 42nd annual Pullman-Moscow count. Count day for the Pullman-Moscow Circle is December 15, 2012 and is being coordinated by Dave Holick and Tom Weber. Everyone is welcome.  Additional information will be posted on the Field Trip page.

The 12th Lewiston-Clarkston Christmas Bird Count is being held on (T.B.A.).  For information, please contact:   Everyone is welcome.  Additional information will be posted on the Field Trip page.

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators

Should you find an injured bird or animal in our area, the following individuals are licensed rehabilitators with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Region 1):

Marilyn F. Omlor 502 North Greenacres Road Greenacres, WA  99016 (509) 927-0089 RAPTORS AND SMALL MAMMALS - NO CARNIVORES	Jerry Ponti, DVM North 4807 Starr Road Otis Orchards, WA  99027 (509) 922-7465 ALL SPECIES INCLUDING DEER FAWNS
Latah/Whitman County - Moscow/Pullman Kristina Janzen Animal Care Center (208) 883-4349; kjanzen@wsu.edu Small to medium mammals, passerines, and some birds of prey	Donna Mahan E 14201 Bigelow Gulch Road Spokane, WA  99207 (509) 926-4128 SMALL MAMMALS AND NON-RAPTOR AVIAN SPECIES - NO RACOONS - TAKE INJURED ANIMALS TO JERRY PONTI, DVM
Shirley Miller 1850 Delmont Road Walla Walla, WA   99362 (509) 525-9222 ALL SPECIES INCLUDING RAPTORS AND DEER FAWNS - NO LARGE CARNIVORES	Debra A Burnett Director - Tsillan Wildcare - Chelan (509) 687-3246; redmiatagirl@msn.com raptors, songbirds, small mammals, herps
Ronald Tokar, M.D. 3537 Millcreek Rd Walla Walla, WA  99362 (509) 529-3160 (Days) (509) 525-8032 (Nights) RAPTORS ONLY	Edward H. Kowitz, DVM Collville Animal Hospital 527 S. Main St. Colville, WA  99114 (509) 684-2102 RAPTORS
Marion D. Heale 7806 South Carnation Road Spokane, WA  99204 (509) 624-1092 NATIVE CATS AND BEAR CUBS	Debbie and Mike Wyche Cat Tails Zoological Park N 17020 Newport Hwy Mead, WA  99021 (509) 238-4126, (509) 981-1421 NATIVE CATS AND BEAR CUBS

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Updated - January 03, 2012

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