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Birding EtiquetteNovice and seasoned birders alike are reminded to show consideration for their fellow birders by keeping talking and other disruptive activities to a minimum while on the trail and observing birds.Dogs are best left at home, and children need to be taught to be quiet and respectful of others when on bird outings. Our field trip leaders volunteer their time and expertise; please do your part to make the trips as enjoyable and rewarding as possible for all the participants. Wetland Conservation Project Progressing on Schedule.Meadowlark Audubon thanks members who volunteered to help with the first and second steps of an important conservation project. The initial effort involved removal of barbed wire fencing, and the second implemented mechanical elimination of the invasive non-native Russian Olive trees. (See the "What's New" page for more information.)The conservation project will enhance the wetlands at the southeast corner of the intersection of Wyoming 120 and U.S. 14-16-20 across from the Yellowstone Regional Airport near Cody. Daphne Grimes, owner of the property, has dedicated the area to be preserved in perpetuity and is working with our chapter to develop it for bird and wildlife habitat and concomitant public education. Among the planned improvements are adding a trail and interpretive signs and improving the vegetation mixture. This is an exciting ongoing venture for Meadowlark Audubon and there will be opportunities for members to volunteer to help as the project proceeds. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month, September through June. For information on time and location, e-mail President Destin Harrell at <destin_harrell@blm.gov> Site posted:
2/21/02
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