TO ALL NEW AND INTERMEDIATE BIRDERS
Die-hard birdersprefer to brave the elementsand watch birds, rather than shop, wrap gifts and bake cookies. Last week's field trip to local areas produced over 50 species - in spite of a cold north wind.

Come join us for a Mobile Bay Audubon Society field trip.
Leave the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship parking lotat 8:00 a.m. Go tothe Magnolia Landfill and other stops in that direction,finishing about 11:30 at Jessie's on Highway 98 near Magnolia Springs for Dutch treatlunch.

Arrive at the parking lot by 7:50 to arrange carpools. If you ride with someoneplease pay the driver $2.00 to help with fuel cost. Be sure your lunch plans coincide with the driver's plans.

At the landfill look for ducksand peeps at the first pond while I check in at the office. Might see Shrikes on the fence, American Kestrels on the power lines - thenfollow my little vanto the smelly areato lookfor unusual gulls. Take as few cars as necessary to this area - parking is tight.

Bill Summerour will be our guest leader at the landfill and I will ask one of the managers to make a brief talk about the operation of the facility..

Kris Lindquist, Nancy Martin and I plan to lead Audubon field trips for beginner and intermediate birders every first and third Wednesday beginning with the Dec 17 trip.

Field trips are open to all, however you are encouraged to join Audubon, if not already a member.
Let me know if you don't wish to receive birding emails.
Celeste Hinds Hindsite5@bellsouth.net 928-6526 Cell 233-3369
Kris Lindquist kshll@mchsi.com 625-8550 Cell209-1019
Nancy Martin nanpie@Juno.com 625-2160 Cell751-5679