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Field Trip: Oasis Valley – May 20th, 2012

May 8, 2012 By RRAS Info
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On Sunday May 20, the West Branch of the Red Rock Audubon Society will travel to Beatty to meet Laura Cunningham. Laura will lead a bird walk through the Parker Ranch, the Torrance Ranch and perhaps the Beatty narrows. Each location will involve about 1 mile of walking. One can participate in all birding locations or just one or two. The Parker Ranch land is part of the Nature Conservatory. Meet at the Pahrump Nugget sign (the sign near stop light) on Saturday morning no later than 6:30 am for carpooling. To reach the Parker Ranch drive 4.5 miles north of Beatty. On the left side of the road will be the Parker Ranch with it stone entry. The number 64 will be on the gate. We plan to start the walk at 8:30am. There is a strong possibility that several local people from Beatty will be joining us to share this adventure.

Take water. Pack a lunch or plan to eat at one of the restaurants in Beatty. Remember, tell the merchants in Beatty you are from Red Rock Audubon Society and visiting the bird sites. Questions?  E-mail me richardcantino@att.net or call 775-727-0645.

Carol Cantino

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West Branch Burrowing Owl Monitoring Project

April 9, 2012 By RRAS Info

The West Branch of RRAS is beginning their first Burrowing Owl Monitoring Project (BOMP) in the Pahrump area. Christiana Manville has provided guidelines and training for the BOMP leader, Richard Cantino, and there are 16 volunteers trained in monitoring protocol eager to begin the field work. The Branch does not have the manpower to monitor the known 46 Burrowing Owl burrows, but the project will begin to count adult and owl chicks, hoping to monitor as many as possible throughout the year. With Spring here, many of the Burrowing Owls have paired and begun nesting. Many burrows are occupied year round by male and female owls, while a few have one year-long resident. The Pahrump Valley Times has published several articles on the BOMP and Burrowing Owls, with a result that many local residents are interested in the project. It is heartwarming to the West Branch members to have the local citizens love “their” Burrowing Owls and to see how protective they have become towards these birds.

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Field Trip: Oasis Valley/Beatty NV (03/17/12)

February 24, 2012 By RRAS Info

Field Trip To Oasis Valley (Beatty) On March 17th With Laura Cunningham Cactus Wren

On Saturday, March 17th, the West Branch of the Red Rock Audubon Society will travel to Beatty to meet Laura Cunningham. Laura will lead a bird walk through the Parker Ranch, the Torrance Ranch and perhaps the Beatty narrows. Each location will involve about 1 mile of walking. One can participate in all birding locations or just one or two. The Parker Ranch land is part of the Nature Conservatory. We will be learning more about this area from our March guest speaker Jim Moore.

Meet at the Pahrump Nugget sign (the sign near stop light) on Saturday morning no later than 6:30 am for carpooling. To reach the Parker Ranch drive 4.5 miles north of Beatty. On the left side of the road will be the Parker Ranch with it stone arch entry. The number 64 will be on the gate. We plan to start the walk at 8:30am.

Take water. Pack a lunch or plan to eat at one of the restaurants in Beatty. Questions??? E-mail me richardcantino@att.net or call 775-727-0645.

Carol Cantino

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Jan. 23rd, 2012: Burrowing Owls w/Dorothy Crowe & Christiana Manville

January 22, 2012 By RRAS Info

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On January 23rd, 2012, Dorothy Crowe (USGS) and Christiana Manville (USFWS) will present on Burrowing Owls.  Dorothy and Christiana both have extensive experience monitoring Burrowing Owls in Nevada.

We will also be starting Burrowing Owl monitoring survey in the spring.  Interested volunteers may sign-up at the meeting.

Social hour begins at 6:00 pm, with the general meeting beginning at 6:30 pm.  Meet at the Cooperative Extension, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd, Pahrump, NV.  We will have our usual raffle prizes and snacks and continue to encourage the collection of aluminum cans, with the proceeds being used for education events

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Great Backyard Bird Count 2012 for Pahrump

January 10, 2012 By RRAS Info

Submitted by: Darlene Feener

It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count from Friday February 17, through Monday February 20, 2012. The four day event lets us count the numbers and species of birds we see and then post those results on-line. The Great Backyard Bird Count is important for scientists and others in compiling information on where the birds can be found. gbbc2012

This is a great opportunity to enjoy birding and to get to know each other better.

Red Rock Audubon Society – West Branch, in Pahrump, is participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count and would like to have as many people as possible help count the birds in the Pahrump area.

On Friday, February 17, 2012 and Sunday February 19, 2012 there will be a Great Backyard Bird Count at Willow Creek in Pahrump. Meet in the Willow Creek parking lot at 7:45a.m. The count starts at 8 a.m. and will end at noon. We will be walking along the path that goes from the clubhouse to the ponds. Distance is about two miles.  Please bring water and snacks.  Please dress warmly.

On Saturday, February 18, 2012 and Monday February 20, 2012 there will be another count at Mountain Falls in Pahrump Meet at the front entrance to Mountain Falls off 160 at 7:45a.m. The count will start at 8 a.m. and will end at noon. We will also bird in the garden areas within Mountain Falls. Please bring water and snacks. Distance is about two miles. Please dress warmly.

If you wish to participate in the Pahrump Backyard Bird Count, contact Darlene at darlenefeener@att.net

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Bird Walk: Willow Creek Golf Course, 11/19/2011

November 2, 2011 By RRAS Info

On Sat. Nov.19,2011, Darlene Feener will lead a bird walk at Willow Creek golf course in Pahrump, NV.  We will meet at 7:00 A.M. bird_watching2

Directions: Take Hwy 160 North to Pahrump.  Turn left at the second trafic signal ( HWY 372).  Proceed about 1/2 mile to RED BUTTE.  Turn left and the golf course will be on your right in about 1/2 mile.

Bring cameras, binoculars, wear comfy shoes.  We’re almost guaranteed to see at least 25 species, and as many as 40.  Darlene has birded here for several years and knows her way around.  There are 7 ponds and many trees and shrubs.

Call Darlene 775-727-4013 or Carol & Richard 775-727-0645 for more information.

Willow Creek Golf Course
1500 Red Butte St.
Pahrump, NV 89048

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Activities for Red Rock Audubon Society – West Branch

October 17, 2011 By RRAS Info

Submitted by: Richard Cantino

The newly formed Red Rock Audubon Society – West Branch will hold its second meeting on Monday Oct. 24, 2011 at the co-operative extension building on 1651 E. Calvada Blvd, Pahrump, NV.  Meetings start at 6:00 pm.

Guest speaker, Christy Klinger (NDOW), will present on the dangers to wildlife of using PVC pipe and other hollow devices to mark mining claims. Christy will also lead a project outing to Sandy Valley, Searchlite, Mt. Sterling, and Goodsprings on Saturday, November 5, 2011 to remove these death traps.

A birding field trip to Willow Creek golf course is planned for Saturday, November 19, 2011.

The November meeting of the Red Rock Audubon Society – West Branch will be held in Pahrump, NV on Monday, November 28.  Sharon Mc Kelvey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Manager of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge will be the guest speaker.

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