Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation: 1909 – 2009

The mission of St. Petersburg Audubon Society is to promote and provide environmental education and, through responsible activism, protect, restore and preserve natural ecosystems for both people and wildlife.
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How Dawn Helps Save Wildlife E-mail

Saving PelicanIt’s easy to shrug one’s shoulders and wonder if there’s really anything you can do to aid wildlife conservation. While only a select group of people has the training and time necessary to be hands-on in the field as part of an animal rescue foundation, you can still become an active participant in the fight for wildlife conservation. There are things—easy things—you can do right at home to be part of the movement. Plus, there are animal rescue organizations that Dawn partners with that can also use your help.


For example, next time you’re at the grocery store, buy a bottle of Special Edition Dawn then go online to activate your donation using the bottle donation code printed on your bottle, and one dollar* will be donated to wildlife conservation organizations, transforming you into an Everyday Wildlife Champion.


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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary Needs Volunteers and Items for Oil Spill E-mail
The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is asking for the community's help to prepare for injured birds and coastal cleanup as the disastrous Gulf oil spill moves towards Florida.  The sanctuary is asking for volunteers and items to be donated.
 
The Sanctuary staff and volunteers were a significant workforce in the disastrous Tampa Bay 1993 oil spill and has experienced avian care staff on standby to assist Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research.
 
The sanctuary is a local drop-off center for the needed donations of linens, kennels, towels, sheets, dawn detergent, pepto-bismol and toothbrushes. Please bring the items to the sanctuary at 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores.  Please see seabirdsanctuary.com or call 727-391-6211 for more information.
 
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Check out our Facebook page for minute-by-minute updates on our Summer Beach Nesting Bird season ! 
You don't have to be registered with Facebook, but sign up! You'll be able to post comments on our page, upload your pictures and videos - have more fun - be more involved!
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SPAS 2010 Season E-mail

Don't miss out on our upcoming meetings and field trips. Go to the Trips and Events to view this year's schedule. Or click on  the Brochure thumbnail to the left to view the brochure.  Once opened, you print your own copy.

Please call Judi Hopkins, 727-526-3725, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , for information, directions, reservations, or concerns. For other trips/events, see contact person listed.

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Meetings are held at the Science Center,  7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 727-384-0027

  • May 3 - BOYD HILL MONTHLY BIRD HIKE, 1101 Country Club Way S., St.. Join Ron Smith for a guided walk at 8 am at the Nature Center.

  • May 8 - NORTH AMERICAN MIGRATORY BIRD COUNT (NAMC). All levels of birders needed to count species throughout Pinellas County. Contact Don Margeson, to volunteer, 727-527-0227.
  • May 9 - COFFEEPOT BAYOU BIRD ISLAND BOAT TRIP. $25. Get a close look at an island rookery at the height of nesting season. Meet at the St. Pete Pier by the bait house at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: call Alice Tenney.

  • May-July SURVEY OF BEACH/ROOFTOP NESTING.

These field trips are open to anyone interested in birding, wildlife watching, photography and exploring natural areas that remain in Florida. Advance registration is appreciated but not required, except for trips noted. For all birding field trips, unless otherwise stated, bring water, hat, sunscreen, binoculars and dress for the weather.
 
Birding Field Trip Notes E-mail
By Judi Hopkins, Field Trip Coordinator:

The field trips to the Solid Waste Operations Facility in St. Pete were a great success. We had a full van on all 3 trips (35 participants), and compiled a total species count of 80.  Thanks many times over to Lee Snyder for leading the birding. The tour of the facility and the short film afterwards was very informative. They are even featuring us in their newsletter.

  • Thomas Roberts, our driver and facility tour leader said he is looking forward to us returning next year. I am thinking about doing one trip a month in January, February and March, would appreciate your input.

Thanks again for all your support and participation. Hope to see you soon on one of our scheduled trips.
 
Current Wingspan E-mail
Wingspan is St. Petersburg Audubon's monthly newsletter, distributed free to all members.

Click the thumbnail to view the current issue of Wingspan.

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You can read past issues of Wingspan from 2007 to 2009 online. Select the Wingspan tab and enjoy reading.

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SPAS Timeline E-mail
St. Petersburg Audubon Society receives “Chapter of the Year Award” at Audubon Assembly. Pictures and details on the website soon.  Congratulations to all!

By Saskia Janes, St. Petersburg Audubon Society's Historian

Read about St. Petersburg Audubon's past history.

1900
  • The first National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is held on Christmas Day, 1900, when 27 birders noted all the birds they saw during the day. Those birders covered 25 different areas, mostly in cities in the Northeastern U.S.
  • Florida Audubon Society (FAS) is formed in Maitland, Florida.

1909
Founding of the St. Petersburg Branch of the Florida Audubon Society for the Protection of Birds by Katherine Bell Tippetts (later renamed the St. Petersburg Audubon Society). The first meeting is held at the Belmont Hotel.

1910
  • St. Petersburg Audubon Society (SPAS) posts summaries of state bird laws against killing of songbirds or game birds out of season.
  • Tippetts convinces the publisher of The Boys World to remove air-gun ads.

1912
  • SPAS is involved in an effort to get state laws to protect American Robins – FAS developed a bill outlawing the killing or capture of American Robins. SPAS sent the state legislature a petition that, with signatures, was 70 feet long.
  • FAS and Tippetts urge passage of a law to establish Florida Fish & Game Commission.
  • During the first decade, SPAS’ members make annual, end of the year, excursions to “Bird Key” (now known as Indian Key).

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SPAS Chapter of the Year E-mail
St. Petersburg Audubon Society receives “Chapter of the Year Award” at 2009 Audubon Assembly in St. Petersburg in honor of our 100th anniversary. Thirty SPAS members attended part or all of the Assembly. That’s a record attendance for us. Again, thank you for your participation. A special thank you goes out to Judi Hopkins for taking on the field trip responsibility. She organized two trips each morning, found the leaders, signed people up and made sure everyone arrived where they needed to be. Thanks, Judi!  Congratulations to all!
 
City Park Named in Honor of Audubon Founder - Katherine Bell Tippetts E-mail
(July 25, 2009) – Pinellas Point is the very tip of Pinellas County. Surrounded on three sides by warm Gulf waters, it is known as a neighborhood of lofty live oaks, beautiful homes and the famous pink streets. Now, this historic area has a new landmark. A small strip of city-owned, mangrove-edged shoreline has been named for Katherine Bell Tippetts, a former resident and founder of the St Petersburg Audubon Society (SPAS).

Click this link to view the photo gallery.

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2009-10 Board Members E-mail
Congratulations to our new slate of St. Petersburg Audubon directors elected by our members at the March 17 meeting!

  • Officers: Mauri Dietrich-President; Maureen Arnold-Vice President; Nancy Ogden-Secretary; Rick Potter-Treasurer

  • Directors: Harold Albers; Mary Brazier; Wanda Dean; Judi Hopkins; Saskia Janes; Dave Kandz; Mark Mueller and Alice Tenney.
 
Position on Free-Roaming Domestic and Feral Cats E-mail
Background

The domestic cat (Felis catus) is a beloved house pet with over 77 million pet cats nationwide.  Of these, currently about 43 million spend some time outside.  Additionally, there may be 60 to 100 million homeless stray and feral cats.  Domestic cats have become a common feature not only of our backyards and city streets but also of our parks and other wild lands.  Domestic cats are non-native to Florida.  Animal behavior experts note that cats will hunt and kill even if well fed.  

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Thanks to Our BNB Business Sponsors E-mail
We are extremely grateful to TECO Energy and Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., Business Sponsors of our Beach Nesting Bird program.

Business Sponsorship funds enable the Beach Nesting Bird program to expand its educational activities, reprint brochures and provide more on-site protection for the bird colonies during nesting season.

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Thanks to these businesses for providing generous financial support to the Beach Nesting Bird program!

How can I become a Sponsor?

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See an Injured Bird? E-mail
If you see an injured in the Pinellas County area, contact the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary at 727 391-6211. Call them with bird rescues and other urgent issues. They are located at 18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785.
 

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