Yolo Audubon Presents: “Birds of Yolo County”

The public is invited to attend the Yolo Audubon Society’s monthly meeting on March 19, to hear Michael Perrone speak about the changes undergone by local bird species populations.  Mr. Perrone will draw from his voluminous personal field notes, and historical records to chronicle changes in Yolo County bird populations.  Come enjoy Mr. Perrone’s photos, and learn about the success stories of some bird species and the challenges facing others.

Not many people are fully aware of the enormous changes in abundance, distribution, and diversity experienced by the birds of Yolo County in the past 50 years.  For example, Mountain Plovers were once regular visitors to Yolo County during winter, but now, this species is virtually absent.  On the other hand, Swainson’s Hawks are far more numerous than before.  It is possible that the changes to these two bird populations may be related. Another example of  possibly related changed bird population is that Purple Martins are now extinct in Yolo County’s oak woodlands, while White-Throated Swifts have moved in to occupy highway overpasses.
 
Yolo Audubon meets monthly on the third Wednesday (March 19) at the Davis Senior Citizens Center, 646 A Street.  The program begins at 7:30 p.m.  Participants are invited to the pre-meeting “social” at 7:00 PM; there will be cookies, juice, coffee, tea and conversation.

The Yolo Audubon Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to to fostering an appreciation of birds and other wildlife through educational programs and field trips, bringing conservation issues to public awareness, and acting to preserve Yolo County bird life and habitat. more information about the Yolo Audubon Society, visit http://www.yoloaudubon.org.