For the latest news and updates, see www.bexaraudubon.org.
Bexar Audubon Society
is a chapter of the National
Audubon Society. Its primary
goals are to promote species
and habitat conservation and
environmental education in the
community. Bexar Tracks Volume XXVIII, No. 2
March–April–May 2012
May Program
Thursday, May 17, 6:30 PM at TriPoint
(map on page 4)
Effects of the Eagle Ford Shale on Wildlife Habitat
and how to mitigate and restore the
greatest wildlife habitat impact of our generation
by Forrest Smith
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Institute in Kingsville
The Eagle Ford Shale (EFS) is a globally significant oil
and gas play spanning central south Texas. While the EFS
is projected to economically impact the Texas economy
and mineral owners for decades to come, and is a signifi-cant
contributor to domestic oil and gas needs, it will sig-nificantly
impact what scientists have
named “The Last Great Habitat” for
wildlife—the Rio Grande Plains of
South Texas. Concerns about the
EFS range from habitat fragmentation
and loss, to soil erosion, to prolifera-tion
of exotic plants. With develop-ment
occurring at a staggering pace,
habitat restoration and conservation
actions are just now being identified
and acted on at the landscape scale.
Forrest will present suggestions for conservation-minded
gas and oil operations which lessen the impacts on wildlife
and their habitats, with particular emphasis on minimizing
fragmentation, and conservation and restoration of native
plants.
Forrest S. Smith Biography
Forrest is the Director of the South Texas Natives and
Texas Native Seeds Projects of the Caesar Kleberg Wild-life
Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
South Texas Natives has collaborated with over 100 pri-vate
ranches to collect native seed and develop native
seed sources, as well as implement over 40 on-the-ground
restoration projects. In fall 2010 Forrest assumed leader-ship
of a multi-region initiative called Texas Native Seeds,
modeled after South Texas Natives, that will serve restora-tion
and native plant material needs in south, central, and
west Texas. Forrest serves on the Board of Directors of a
conservation initiative called Taking Care of Texas led by
Former First Lady Laura Bush. He was named the Out-standing
Young Professional in Texas by the Texas Sec-tion
Society for Range Management in 2011. Forrest and
his wife Tricia live in Kingsville, Texas, and have 3 young
children.
March Field Trips
March 18th Sunday Afternoon Field Trip to Herff Farm
Carolyn Chipmann Evans, Executive Director of Cibolo
Nature Center will give us a "behind the scenes" tour of
this property across the creek from the Nature Center. The
historic Herff Farm encompasses 62 acres at the conflu-ence
of Cibolo and Menger creeks. Meet at Cibolo Nature
Center's back porch at 12:30 PM. Bring binoculars and a
picnic lunch! We'll then carpool to the farm after lunch.
Please call to confirm and to make reservations at
210.837.0577 or agarita@me.com.
March 31st Bexar Audubon Field Trip, 9 AM–12 PM
Healthy Riparian Areas Field Trip—Medina River NA
With leader Peggy Darr. Meet at Medina River Natural
Area for a walk along this beautiful river and learn why
riparian areas are so important! Bring binoculars—we’ll
also ID birds. Contact Patty at 210.837.0577 or agarita@
me.com for reservations & details.
April Program
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 PM at TriPoint
(map on page 4)
Wildscaping: Landscaping to Benefit Wildlife
by Judit Green
Learn how to attract bird, butterflies, & other critters to your yard
Native plants and special features can create a beautiful
landscape that invites wildlife to your backyard. Attracting
butterflies and hummingbirds with nectar rich flowers is
easy to do. In addition, adding other simple components
will also make your yard a haven for frogs, lizards, song-birds,
and some small mammals. It’s not difficult to be suc-cessful,
and you’ll be amazed at the types of wildlife you
can attract to your property. Join me in learning what fea-tures
to incorporate and some common plants to provide
to open your back door to a world of wildlife.
Judit Green is a 23-year employee of Texas Parks &
Wildlife Dept. with a degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Science
from Texas A&M. She has served as Urban Wildlife Biolo-gist
in San Antonio for the past 17 years, conducting out-reach
and technical guidance on conservation of natural
resources that benefit wildlife, landscapes, and water.
She, along with many others, co-founded the first chapter
of Master Naturalists in San Antonio in 1996 and she still
serves as advisor to the Alamo Area Chapter. She’s also a
contributing author and photographer of Texas Wild-scapes:
Gardening for Wildlife.
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More Field Trips
Avenue A Field Trips: Friday, March 23 & April 13, 8 AM
Bexar Audubon and Brackenridge Conservancy. Join Mike
Creese for a leisurely walk along this birding hot spot in
Brackenridge Park to document migrating birds. Bring bin-oculars—
we’ll ID birds. Park at the first parking area on
Red Oak off Mulberry. For confirmation, call 210.837.0577
or email agarita@me.com.
Third Saturday Bird Walks at the Botanical Gardens
March 17, April 21 (Viva Botanica—Fiesta Event!), and
May 19. Everyone welcome! www.sabot.org.
Nature Quest 2012: www.hillcountrynaturequest.com
13th Annual Nature Quest April 25 through 29, 2012
Discover Hill Country Birds, Bats, Butterflies & More!
Best Birding and all-round Nature Festival in Central
Texas. 830.966.2320 or info@hillcountryadventures.com.
Phil Hardberger Park
Salado Creek Outdoor Classroom at 13203 Blanco Rd. side
March 3, 9–11 AM, Bats in Your Belfry
April 7, 8–10 AM, Snakes Alive!
May 5, 9–11 AM, Running Waters
Join the Apache Del Rio Intertribal as they dance, tell stories
and sing songs of their ancestors; program held west side at
8400 Military Pkwy. entrance. Make your own corn husk doll.
Program Reservations/Information: 210.207.3111. More info
at www.sanaturalareas.org, www.philhardbergerpark.org or
www.sanantonio.gov.
The Bexar Audubon Board of Directors has passed a resolution to
endorse the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy Resolution dated
January 31, 2012 opposing the building of the proposed Wal-Mart
at the corner of Blanco Road and Wurzbach Parkway.
Sincerely,
Gregory Pasztor, President
Board of Directors, Bexar Audubon Society
Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program & the Golden-cheeked Warbler
- Blair Condon -
Scenic vistas, unique canyons, and rolling hilltops are amongst the defining characteristics of Bexar County's land-scapes—
but flying above these serene settings is another hidden gem that may not be as easy to spot, the Golden-cheeked
Warbler (GCW), known to most birdwatchers only by its buzzy vocalizations in springtime.
The Golden-cheeked Warbler is a species native to Central Texas and as devoted to these lands as our lifelong
ranchers. Every year the GCW's migratory path leads them to their destination in the Edwards Plateau, which encom-passes
northwest Bexar County. Every spring the birds faithfully arrive at the same sites to begin their nesting rituals.
Their dedication to Central Texas means this land is vital habitat for their survival. This is especially true, given the re-cent
encroaching development and widespread destruction of their mature Ashe juniper habitat, which has played a
large role in their critically endangered status.
To effectively protect this tiny songbird, it is important to understand the GCW’s habitat requirements, which are spe-cific
and unique in terms of vegetative mix, canopy cover, and topography. Misinformation has been known to lead to
overreaction and unnecessary and destructive land-use choices.
Luckily, with the support from volunteers, private landowners, local biologists, the City of San
Antonio Natural Areas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and Bexar Audubon Soci-ety,
steps are being taken to help engage landowners and to protect critical habitat from further
devastation. Audubon has applied for the Southern Edwards Plateau eco-region (a 5,090 hectare
area in northwest Bexar County) to become an official Important Bird Area (IBA). In becoming
recognized as an IBA, the region will be designated as globally significant habitat for the con-servation
of the Golden-cheeked Warbler, bringing awareness around the world of our ecologi-cally
unique landscapes.
The Important Bird Areas Program was developed by BirdLife International and is administered by the National
Audubon Society within the United States. The ultimate goal of the IBA program is to attain effective local conservation
for priority bird habitats by providing education and outreach to those who can influence the region's land-use deci-sions.
Influential parties can range from city planners and local developers to private landowners and volunteers—each
being as important in protecting these vital habitats as the next.
Iliana Pena, Audubon Texas Director of Conservation, has played a significant role in the Important Bird Areas initia-tive
by coordinating the myriad key players required to adequately protect critical habitat areas. Her efforts in organiz-ing
city, state, government, and private entities to influence land-use decisions affecting the GCW have been impera-tive
in initiating habitat conservation.
With further active participation and support from the public, we can continue to invest stewardship in the lands that
are so vital to the Golden-cheeked Warbler's survival. Central Texas is the southernmost portion of the GCW migratory
route, making its location even more crucial to conserve. Persistent destruction that has thwarted habitat conservation
efforts can be prevented by speaking up and taking action today. Show your support for our native Texas birds by con-tacting
Mary Kennedy, Bexar Audubon’s Education Director, at mbkenned@aol.com and asking how to get involved!
USFWS Photo
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Friedrich Wilderness Park
Gregory Pasztor, President
Board of Directors, Bexar Audubon Society
Friedrich Wilderness Park holds a special place in San
Antonio's Natural History. It was the first parkland specifi-cally
set aside for quiet enjoyment and hiking. Opened in
1978, the park had a caretaker living on the grounds and
Park Police patrolled the trails on horseback. In the 30
plus years since, it became the model for the City's Natu-ral
Areas program and contributed many 'firsts' to the en-vironmental
legacy of San Antonio.
The Friends of Friedrich was the first citizens group to
enter into an agreement with the city to "cooperatively
work to promote conservation and management." It has
been an international destination for birdwatchers seeking
their 'life' Golden-cheeked Warbler for many decades.
The Park staff and thousands of volunteers over the years
developed San Antonio's first nature education programs.
Many of the school children, who decades ago were given
their first nature hike by a FIG (Friedrich Interpretive
Guide), are now adults returning to the Park! The first
class of the Master Naturalist (now statewide) program
was trained in the garage 'classroom' and on the trails of
Friedrich. Friedrich was the first city property to practice
habitat restoration (controlled burns for Black-capped Vir-eos).
Friedrich, with the City and its Friends group, be-came
the first to develop comprehensive master plans to
guide future park use and protection—plans that became
the blueprint for the City's Natural Areas program. Bexar
Audubon Society 'adopted' Friedrich Park in 1987, spon-soring
weekend education programs that continue to this
day. All this took place as development surrounded the
park and San Antonio's burgeoning population sought
homes in the hills nearby. Friedrich will soon be adding
over 300 new acres, effectively doubling the Park's size.
It continues to be home for many Golden-cheeked War-blers,
and is one of the properties that Bexar Audubon
Society has nominated for Important Bird Area status with
the National Audubon Society.
The Friends of Friedrich Wilderness Park is still very
active! Visit their website at www.fofriedrichpark.org.
International Migratory Bird Day 2012
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and
Government Canyon State Natural Area
May 12th, 9 AM–12 Noon
Created in 1993, International
Migratory Bird Day is now hosted
at over 500 sites throughout the
Western Hemisphere, reaching
hundreds of thousands of youth
and adults. As part of the 20th an-niversary
celebrations, the annual
bird conservation theme will focus
on 20 ways people may help pre-serve
birds every day. The theme
is highlighted in the 2012 art cre-ated
by Rafael Lopez. The lively
piece reflects the joy, curiosity,
and beauty of birds, while sharing the importance of com-munity
in bird conservation.
International Migratory Bird Day programs inspire people
of all ages to get outdoors, learn about birds, and take part
in their conservation. Bird educators, festival organizers,
and birders find opportunities to connect ideas, informa-tion,
and activities close to home or across borders. Cele-brations
will be held at Mitchell Lake Audubon and at Gov-ernment
Canyon State Natural Area. Flying WILD teachers
will participate as volunteers and lead families in Flying
WILD activities at both locations. Contact mbkenned@
aol.com if you are interested in helping.
International Migratory Bird Day: more at www.birdday.org.
RAIN TO DRAIN FIELD TRIPS
San Antonio Water System ensures that you always
have a safe, reliable supply of water at the turn of the tap.
If you're interested in learning more about where your
drinking water comes from and where it goes “after the
flush”, consider joining SAWS Education Team for
the Rain to Drain Experience. Upcoming field trips include
Mar. 9, Apr. 14, and May 18. The “Rain to Drain” field trip
is FREE for San Antonio residents ages 18 and older, trip
maximum 50 guests. SAWS provides charter transporta-tion,
free lunch and water throughout the day. Log on at
www.saws.org, and input rain to drain in the search box
for more information and a registration form.
Texas State Parks Need Our Help!
More than $1.14 million in generous
donations to Texas State Parks has been
received since their appeal for help be-gan.
Hundreds of donations have been
received from individual donors, as well as a significant
donation of $500,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Foundation and a $250,000 gift from the T.L.L. Temple
Foundation. More is needed! One of the best ways to help
state parks is to visit them with your family and friends.
Almost 50% of the parks' operating budget comes from
visitor fees, including the sale of state parks passes. For
only $70, a State Parks pass waives daily entrance fees
for everyone in your vehicle for a whole year. The $4.6
million fundraising campaign was triggered by a budget
shortfall created by heat, drought, wildfires and a drop in
park visitation.
Read more at www.tpwd.state.tx.us.
Save the date! It’s Solar San Antonio's annual fundrais-ing
luncheon. Help honor our founder and chairman, Bill
Sinkin, on his 99th birthday! Friday, May 18, 11:30 AM—
1:30 PM, Pearl Stable.
www.solarsantonio.org.
Back to Nature
First Saturday Nature Walks and Second Saturday Programs
(Co-sponsored by City of San Antonio and Bexar Audubon Society)
Reservations suggested; walks occasionally change. Donations suggested.
More info: 210.372.9124 or 210.564.6400, or peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov.
PEAK Training — Eisenhower Park, Mar. 10
Sounds of Spring Walk — Friedrich Wilderness Park, Apr. 7, 10 AM–Noon
Super Serpents! — Eisenhower Park, Apr. 14, 10 AM–Noon
Family Walk with Crafts — Eisenhower Park, May 5, 10 AM–Noon
Nature Photography — Eisenhower Park, May 12, 10 AM–Noon
Sponsored by San Antonio Natural Areas, www.sanaturalareas.org
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Check the Nature Calendar at
bexaraudubon.org for more listings.
Government Canyon State
Natural Area
Information/reservations for GCSNA
programs, 210.688.9055 x 289 or 291,
reservations@friendsofgc.org. Upcoming
programs include Full Moon Hike, Haiku
Hikes, Springtime Birds of the Hill Coun-try,
Explore the Canyon, Geology of the
TX Hill Country, and GCW Hike, all with
knowledgeable guides to discuss the
flora, fauna, natural and cultural history
of this gem of a natural area.
More info: www.friendsofgc.org
Medina River Natural Area
210.207.3111 reservations/info; www.sanaturalareas.org
Suggested donation $3/individual, $5/family
March 10, 9–11 AM; Apache Del Rio Intertribal
April 14, 9–11 AM; Spring Bird Migration
May 12, 9–11 AM; Bees are Beneficial; Join Master Natu-ralist
Eva Fromme and her husband as they discuss the
benefits of beekeeping. Learn how bees really make honey
and the products we use from their production.
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio TX 78221
210.628.1639, www.mitchelllakeaudubon.org
Connecting People with Nature
Coming Soon at MLAC:
Many programs are free, some programs have
fees. Space is limited and RSVP generally re-quired.
Info or RVSP, mlac@audubon.org.
TogetherGreen Community Volunteer Day
Sunday, March 25, 1–4 PM — Help prepare our native plant
gardens for the spring. Some simple garden maintenance will
help us to provide habitat for butterflies and other wildlife.
Top 20 Plants for Birds with Judit Green
Saturday, April 14, 9 AM–Noon
Words for Birds V: Sunday, April 15, 1–3 PM
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Nature!
Basic Birding for Adults: Saturday, April 21, 8:30–11:30 AM
Do you enjoy watching birds & find birds interesting and beau-tiful?
1.5 hours of instruction and 1.5 hours in the field.
MLAC’s Annual Birdathon: Saturday, May 5, 7:30 AM
Our annual fundraiser that combines the fun of birding with the
impact of philanthropy! Open to birders of all levels.
When Eagles Soared: Birds in Pre-Colombian Mexico
Thursday, May 10, 6–9 PM
A fundraising event with a program by Dr. Marion Oetttinger of
the SA Museum of Art. Tickets/sponsorships available; contact
Susan Albert at 210.628.1639 or salbert@audubon.org.
Owl Prowl: Friday, May 11, 7–9 PM
International Migratory Bird Day: Sat., May 12, 9 AM–Noon
A series of family friendly activities to celebrate birds and Inter-national
Migratory Bird Day.
Monthly birding tours plus much more at
www.mitchelllakeaudubon.org.
Audubon Flying WILD Young Birders
Flying WILD, a companion piece to Project WILD, explores
bird conservation through classroom activities
and stewardship projects. During the six-hour
workshop participants will receive an educator’s
manual, sample activities and explore guide-lines
on how to implement school bird festivals
and conservation projects. Teachers, informal
educators and youth group leaders may take the training.
Upcoming Training ($15 pre-registration required):
SA Botanical Gardens: June 7, 9 AM–2 PM, Mary Kennedy,
leader; educator workshop. Contact Sasha Kodet at
210.207.3270 or sasha.kodet@sanantonio.gov.
Cibolo Nature Center: July 2 (Day 1) with Tom & Patsy In-glet,
leaders; educator workshop; July 3 (Day 2) with Mary
Kennedy, facilitator training. Contact Cindy, 830.249.4616;
nature@cibolo.org.
April & May BAS Programs
at TriPoint, 3233 N. St. Mary’s St.
TriPoint
N. St. Mary’s St.
San Antonio Audubon Society
You are Invited! April Program: Feather Identification
Thursday, April 5, 7 PM — The First Tee, 915 E. Mulberry
Explore the science of feather identification with Dave Scott,
co-author of the field guide Bird Feathers: A Guide to North
American Species. More info at www.saaudubon.org.
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Earth Share of Texas raises money for environmental and conservation or-ganizations
through workplace giving. If your employer participates in such
programs, please ask them to add Earth Share to your giving options. By des-ignating
the Audubon Foundation of Texas (AFT), Bexar Audubon Society can
benefit. BAS receives credit for our support and receives funding annually
form AFT. For more information, call, email or log on: 800.GREENTX,
ESTX@earthshare-texas.org, or www.earthshare-texas.org.
Bexar Audubon Society Contacts
President: Greg Pasztor—210.824.1235, gpasztor@ix.netcom.com
Vice President: Anita Anderson—210.533.8726; ajandrsn@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer: Caryl Swann—210.653.2860; c.swann@att.net
Secretary: Susan Hughes—210.532.2032; susan@wordwright.com
At-Large: Anne Parrish—parrishes@att.net
At-Large: Jessica Leslie—jleslie01@hotmail.com
Webmaster: Greg Pasztor—210.824.1235, gpasztor@ix.netcom.com
Programs/Outings: Patty Pasztor—210.824.1235; pasztor@ix.netcom.com
Education Chairperson: Mary Kennedy—mbkenned@sbcglobal.net
Editor: Michele Wood—210.492.4684, editor@bexaraudubon.org
Texas Wildlife Association Webinar
Wildlife for Lunch Webinar Series
Our February webinar was on Wild Pigs in Texas: Control
Options for Landowners. Each webinar is archived and avail-able
for viewing following the initial air date at the TWA website:
www,texas-wildlife.org. Upcoming webinars include:
March 15: Pond Management, with Michael Masser
April 19: Riparian Management 201, with Sky Lewey
May 17: Integrating Cattle and Wildlife on Small Acreage, with
Larry Pierce
Questions? Contact Courtney Brittain at cbrittain@texas-wild
life.org or 210.826.2904.
Cibolo Nature Center
140 City Park Dr., Boerne. Information:
www.cibolo.org/calendar.
830.249.4616 or nature@cibolo.org
Learn how to attract birds, harvest rainwater, plant
vegetables, and more with programs at the CNC,
which includes the Basic Birding Workshop on
Saturday, March 24 followed by the Incidental Bird
Count, March 27, 29 and 31. More info: contact Ben
Eldredge, 830.249.4616 or Ben@cibolo.org. And
don’t miss the 22nd Annual Mostly Native Plant
Sale on Saturday, April 7, 9 AM–3 PM, Kendall
County Fair Grounds. Check out all CNC programs
at www.cibolo.org. Get out there and enjoy nature!
Plants Misbehaving...Native Solutions
Saturday, Mar. 24, 8:30 AM–1 PM
At University of the Incarnate Word
Native Plant Society Workshop
Certain highly invasive non-native plants such as
nandina, ligustrum, and chinaberry are often used
in landscaping but have spread into our natural
areas negatively impacting the ecological balance
of our native plants and wildlife. Learn what inva-sive
plants are, what you can do to reduce their
spread, and what native-plant alternatives can be
used in home landscapes. Pre-registration re-quired.
Details: chinaberry2@hotmail.com. More
information at www.npsot.org/sanantonio.
Green Spaces Alliance: Get involved!
Annual Spring Picnic Saturday, March 31
GSA will be hosting their second annual Spring Picnic at Willow
Way, March 31st, 3–6 PM, with BBQ, beer, music, and good com-pany.
More information and Spring Picnic tickets on sale at the GSA
web site, www.greensatx.org, where you’ll also find listings for more
upcoming GSA events including Garden Walks and Picture Your
World Photography Workshops. More info: www.greensatx.org.
Greening The Wind
The World Bank has recently published Greening
the Wind: Environmental and Social Considera-tions
for Wind Power Development by George
Ledec, Ph.D., Lead Ecologist, Africa Region, The
World Bank. His book's main message is that even
though wind power is renewable and low-carbon, it
nonetheless has very real environmental and social
impacts that need to be adequately addressed. The
book describes good practices and provides advice
for the planning, construction, and operation of
land-based wind power projects in ways that (i)
avoid significant harm to birds, bats, and natural
habitats; (ii) manage visual and other local impacts
in ways acceptable to most stakeholders; and (iii)
effectively deal with compensation, benefits-sharing,
and socio-cultural issues. Copies are avail-able
online (Amazon.com, etc.) or the World Bank's
Publications Unit at http://publications.world
bank.org/9780821389263. Download a free copy of
the Conference Edition from www.tinyurl.com/
GreeningTheWind. The accompanying Synthesis
Report (www.tinyurl.com/GreeningThe Wind2) pro-vides
a concise summary of the environmental and
social impacts of wind power development, along
with the corresponding mitigation and enhancement
measures.
www.bexaraudubon.org
For the latest information on environmental
events and happenings throughout the San Anto-nio
community and surrounding areas, check out
www.bexaraudubon.org.
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Bexar Tracks
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Audubon Society, a Chapter of the National Audu-bon
Society. The Chapter’s primary goals are to promote
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to support local work. The same applies to gift memberships placed through the chapter. Your additional tax deductible donation is greatly
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must raise ourselves. Your help is needed, and your donations will be put to good use right here in South Central Texas to provide environ-mental
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