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December 16, 2010 is the Christmas Bird Watch Day
Besides the large number of birds you will find in the Groveland area, Yosemite has a plethora of flying wonders. Take a look at some of the many Yosemite birds photographed by Walter Flint, a YExplore.com guide.
Bird Photographs on this page provided by
Steve Ryan include:
Additional bird photographs provided
by John Turner include:
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Groveland is For the Birds and the Birders Alike!
The Central Sierra Audubon Society serves both Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, which of course encompasses Southern Tuolumne County and the Groveland area, and is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and affiliated with Audubon of California. As you may know, the mission of the National Audubon Society is: To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the Earth's biodiversity. Check out the website for the Central Sierra Audubon Society for more information! The Christmas Bird Count is held each year typically near the end of December. The 2011 Count is scheduled for Thursday, December 15th meetin at the Marina parking lot at 7:30 am. If you are a beginner, you will be paired with an expert. Each count is conducted within a 15 mile diameter circle. The circle is divided into smaller sectors covered by teams of observers, usually made
up of 2 to 10 birders. Both experienced and novice birders are included in
each team. This provides excellent mentoring while gathering meaningful
scientific data on a national and even international scale. At the end of
each count day a potluck supper is held somewhere near the count circle
area, providing a great time for socializing and recapping the day's
efforts.
It was only just in recently that the Groveland area formed its own
Christmas Bird Count Circle, covering an area that had never been surveyed
before! Our local circle includes all of Groveland, Big Oak Flat and
Moccasin,
Now, on to the Mammals and Insects part! There is a new movement afoot here in Groveland to use the 250-acres of land near the Leon Rose Ball Field to conduct continuing studies of not just birds, but also plants, mammals, insect, reptiles and amphibians too! The land belongs to our local utility district company, the Groveland Community Services District, who has generously approved this "green" project. The vision is to have two photography viewing blinds, benches and picnic tables, and hopefully motion sensitive cameras with recorders in addition to the walking trails.
Whether you are coming to Groveland to visit Yosemite, a specific event or just a get-a-way weekend, we start all of our guests off with an all you can eat pancake breakfast buffet, so you’ll have plenty of fuel for your day’s adventures.  We welcome you back
in the afternoon with a hot cup of coffee, tea or cocoa as you unwind and
prepare for dinner at Café Charlotte, a hot shower and a comfy bed, not to
mention free internet! The Hotel Charlotte offers a variety of
accommodations, from traditional rooms for 1 to 4 people to entire houses
that can accommodate as many as 12 persons. Winter is a grand season to
visit as guests enjoy a multitude of
discounts and
packages.
Yosemite Christmas Bird Count is Sunday December 20. Join tens of thousands of volunteers across the country to participate in the 110th Christmas Bird Count. To participate in this event and celebrate birds for a day, contact Yosemite Christmas Bird Count organizer, Sarah Stock, by email sarah_stock@nps.gov or by phone 209-379-1435. Bring your binoculars, field guide, plenty of warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and $5 (for covering costs of publishing results). Plan to be outside all day, from dawn to dusk. The Annual Compilation Potluck Dinner will begin at 5:30pm in Yosemite Valley at the Girl's Club where you can join the rest of the group in sharing birding highlights of the day. |
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