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We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society. We have a large territory, all of Texas west of the Pecos River (the "Trans-Pecos"). Our members are found throughout the Trans-Pecos, but most live in the region's largest city, El Paso. Birds, birding, wildlife, the environment, and our community are the concerns of the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society. Consider joining us now!
Notes from the Field
Bosque del Apache NWR and Rosy Finches Field Trip, January 13-15, 2012. What a great trip! It was cold for the fly-out on Saturday morning, but otherwise, the weather was perfect. There were large concentrations of ducks, geese and cranes as well as raptors (Northern Harrier, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Ferruginous Hawk, Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Merlin and American Kestrel!). We weren't disappointed. Then up to the Sandia Mountains on Sunday. The Rosy Finch banders were there, and we did see the Black, Gray-crowned and Brown-capped Finches. We also saw Steller's Jays, White-breasted and Red-breasted Nuthatches and Mountain Chickadees. A big "thanks" to the folks who joined us.
Photos - Do you have a nature photo you would like to share on this website? Please send your photo to Janet Perkins at
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FIELD TRIPS
 Sunday, February 12, 2012, Mesilla Valley Bosque and Leasburg State Parks. Meet at the Shell Gas Station & Dairy Queen at I10 and Transmountain Rd. at 7:30 a.m. We'll carpool from there. Bring snacks, drinks, lunch and binoculars. We should see wintering Passarines and waterfowl. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per car that is good for both parks. Nonmembers and beginners are always welcome. Contact Mark Perkins 637-3521 or
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MONTHLY MEETING
The February meeting, which is our 2012 Annual Awards Dinner and Program will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Jaxon's Restaurant on Airway.
Jim Tolbert, local conservationist, who spearheaded the petition to save the Transmountain Scenic Corridor, will receive the Conservation Award. Jim's blog El Paso Naturally and his El Paso Hiker e-letter are well known. Mark Perkins, Chapter Field Trip Coordinator and Board member, will receive the Meritorious Service Award. Peter Goodman will present a program entitled "Peru is Beautiful" based on his travels to that area.
The entree choices are: (1) BBQ Platter (ribs, beef and chicken sampler); (2) Chicken Breast Magoffin; or (3) Vegetarian Fajitas. The dinner is $20 per person, including tax and gratuity. Advance reservations are required by contacting Janet Perkins at 637-5269 or
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Have you found an injured wild animal or bird?
DO NOT send an e-mail to us! It may be too late before we can respond.
The Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue (CDWR) are the people who can help you and you can get more information by clickinghere.
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All of our field trips and monthly meetings are open to beginners and nonmembers.
Celebration of our Mountains is a great resource for outdoor activities in our area. Visit their website.
Not a member, but you would like to be? It's easy and not expensive. $15 per year gets you a membership to El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society. You will receive the Newsletter and your dues help the chapter implement and carry outcommunity and educational activities. The chapter is responsible for the care, upkeep and promotion of FeatherLake as well as providing financial assistance to Rio Bosque Wetlands Park andTexas Audubon Society. The chapter ispresent at Keystone Heritage Park twice a month to assist the public in identification and education of the birds that visit that area. The chapter provides monthly educational and informativeprograms and field trips. If you want to become a member, just fill out the membership form below and mail to: EPTP Audubon, P.O. Box 972441, El Paso, TX 79997 with your check for $15.00. Your support is appreciated. Thank you. El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Local Chapter Membership. Your $15.00 will help support chapter activities and you will receive The Roadrunner delivered to your mailbox. If you would like to save the Chapter the postage, you can request it be delivered to you electronically. Make checks payable to the El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society.
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Mail to : EPTP Audubon P.O. Box 972441, El Paso, TX 79997
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