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The April 2008 Caller is now available.
Click on Newsletter link left.
Articles for inclusion in the newsletter can be sent to: GRAC.newsletter@glsga.org
Monday, May 19, 2008
See the "Membership Meeting and Program" link left for complete details.
Upcoming Field Trips
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:30 PM
- Tuesday Evening at Reeds Lake
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 8:00 AM
- Rogue River Park - Belmont MI
For more details on these and others see the Field Trip link left.
Bird of Interest
Neotropical (Olivaceous) Cormorant in Lake Michigan off the end of the south pier at Grand Haven. First observed by Chip Francke on Monday, May 5. Confirmed by Caleb Putnam on May 6.
For photographs and further details click HERE.
LeConte's Sparrow at Saul Lake Bog. For details click HERE.
Observed on April 23, 2008
Yellow Rail at Roselle Park. For details click HERE.
First observed on April 23, 2008. Last reported sighting: April 29.
Upcoming Events
For details: CLICK HERE
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 6:00 PM
- Adopt-a-Road clean up
Contact Wendy Tatar (tatarchip@hotmail.com) for information.
Fund Raiser
Koetsier's Greenhouse and Romence Gardens & Greenhouses are both offering GRAC members (and friends) an opportunity to raise funds for our club. 10% of all purchases during a designated period of time will be rebated to GRAC. A coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. Complete details and coupons can be obtained by clicking below:
Koetsier's Greenhouse - click here
Romence Garden's & Greenhouses - click here
Conservation Committee Activities
The Conservation Committee is encouraging the City of East Grand Rapids to continue with plans to develop the Gilmore-Waterfront Park on the western end of Reeds Lake. Details on the project, and GRAC's involvement, can be found on the Conservation page. Click on the Conservation link left.
GRAC Bird Reports
Monthly bird sightings may be E-mailed to our new Bird Report Chairman, Tom Holt, at GRAC.birdreports@glsga.org. The deadline for inclusion in the Caller can be found in each issue of our newsletter. Also, Peregrine Falcon sightings in downtown Grand Rapids should be reported to Elaine Kampmueller at ekampmue@grcc.edu.
Prior Meeting Highlight
At the January, 2008 membership meeting GRAC welcomed noted bird song expert Don Kroodsma. Everyone in attendance marveled at Don's knowledge and passion in understanding something many of us take for granted--the beauty of singing birds. While it is too late for those who missed this excellent program, it is possible to hear a couple of interviews of Don at the following National Public Radio links. Even those who did hear Don's presentation will find these two interviews very entertaining.
Understanding Birdsong -- and Its Fans
Searching Out 'The Singing Life of Birds'
Bird of Interest
Upcoming Field Trips
Upcoming Events
Important Notices
Upcoming Meetings