2020-2021 Virtual Plans & September Field Trip: Self-directed Birding with a Virtual Leader

Welcome to the 2020-2021 Peace River Audubon Society Season – “VIRTUALLY”!

As with many other organizations the Peace River Audubon Society has had to adapt for the upcoming season. Until we get back to meetings and field trips in person, we are excited about the program opportunities we have planned…virtually.

We have an excellent slate of programs beginning in September. Joining will be a couple of clicks away — more information coming soon..

And, we have a great format for exploring some of our best regional and local natural areas as a family at your own pace.

September Field Trip:  Self-directed Birding with a Virtual Leader

Peace River Audubon Society will kick off its field trip season in September with a unique adventure spearheaded by members Ron and Char Robinson. Ron invites you to sign up for a self-directed birding trip to Bayshore Live Oak Park and to go birding there from September 21 – 28. Upon completion of your trip Ron asks you to provide him with a short report of what you’ve seen and perhaps include a few photos to be shared with the club.

To participate, please email Ron at crob80517@aol.com to receive information about bird-sightings etc. and directions to Bayshore Live Oak Park and then choose your own daytrip day during the last week of September.

It should be great fun to compare the experiences of all the birders.

A “virtual” leader for the self-directed birding trip in October is needed along with leaders for the other months during COVID-19 impacted 2020. For additional information and if you are willing to select a location and scope it out please contact Rob Mills at miamibikes1@gmail.com .

Stay Well and Happy Birding

PRAS Update – We are looking for a few good members!

Due to the pandemic, our board member selection has taken a hit. We are currently seeking to fill a few Director slots on our board due to normal attrition. If you are interested and willing to put in a few hours per month, we would like to hear from you. In addition, we have multiple committees to choose from depending on your interest. One can be a ‘snowbird’ as well as more and more is being done electronically via computer access. We have allowed potential board members to ‘audit’ one of our meetings to see if you would fit in. Don’t hesitate to discuss this further with Mike Krzyzkowski of the Nominating Committee at mikekrzyz@gmail.com or 863-244-2652.

2020 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

This year’s photo competition was moved from December of 2019 to February of 2020. This year, the photo contest consisted of three categories: A, B, & C. Advanced photographers and those who had a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winner in previous competitions competed in Contest A with the theme of “Birds of Florida”.  Novice photographers and all others were encouraged to compete in Contest B with the theme also that of “Birds of Florida”. Contest C was new this year and was open to all photographers with “Nature” as the theme, photos taken anywhere in the world. Because of the addition of Contest C, the photo contest drew a record number of participants. As in the past, the photo entrees were outstanding!

Please click to enlarge the images for a better view!

Contest A

CONTEST A “THE PROS” WINNERS:

1. 1st place – Linda O’Neill

2. 2nd place – Michael Kranbuhl

3. 3rd place – Nancy Turner and Charles Froman

Contest B

CONTEST B “BIRDS OF FLORIDA” WINNERS:

1. 1st place – Deb Peterson

2. 2nd place – Roger Roy

3. 3rd place – Anne Scrivner

Contest C

CONTEST C “NATURE SHOTS” WINNERS:

1. 1st place – Kerrry Bowers and Linda Moreau

2. 2nd place – Sue Galvin and Michael Kranbuhl

3. 3rd place – Roger Roy and Tom Valentich