Dear Reader,
As I'm writing this, the Violet-green Swallows are swooping outside my windows with nest materials and entertaining gymnastics! It's exciting to see our breeding birds coming home to nest -- we have several Osprey nests in Lincoln City, where I live. I'd love to hear about Osprey nesting in other parts of Lincoln and Tillamook counties! We have a new Facebook group, Birds and Wildlife of Lincoln and Tillamook Counties and would love to see your photos and hear your stories about returning Osprey and other spring wildlife and bird sightings.
THE OREGON COAST ROCKS
Thank you to all of you who signed our petition and commented on our proposal to recognize Cape Lookout and Cape Foulweather as iconic sites within Oregon's Rocky Habitat Management Strategy. We gathered over 200 signatures, which we submitted, along with our own response, to the Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD). The working group assigned to review will hold public meetings on April 26 and April 29.
VIEW OUR YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Be sure to check out our stunning videos, produced by Andrew Collins-Anderson for Audubon Society of Lincoln City. Videography by Matt Brandt.
Cape Foulweather Complex
Cape Lookout
BIRD WALKS
16 birders, including one from Pendleton, enjoyed a brisk outing at Bayocean Spit in Tillamook County earlier this month. The group sighted over 40 species of birds along the lake, bay, and ocean sides of the spit.
Next month we'll have our annual drive from Boiler Bay to Devil's Punch Bowl. Don't miss this opportunity to visit one of the sites (Cape Foulweather Complex) that we've proposed as a Marine Conservation Area. Enjoy the majestic views while looking for migrating birds and whales on the way.
MARINE RESERVE AWARENESS MONTH
We have designated this August as Marine Reserve Awareness Month, with a focus on Cascade Head Marine Reserve. Highlights include Reserve Inspiration exhibition at the Chessman Gallery in Lincoln City, outings to Cascade Head, two presentations by keynote speakers, and much more! More information to follow!
SPECIAL GRANTS
We are pleased to announce that we have received funding for our part-time coastal habitat coordinator Kent Doughty to continue to work with us for the rest of the year. We also obtained funding for our August Marine Reserve Awareness month!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are sorry to announce that ASLC board member Miracle Fingerson has decided to step down. Miracle has been an asset to our board, and we will miss her! We will be looking to fill her seat as soon as possible. If you are interested in serving and being part of our exciting activities, please let me know! We would love to have you on our team!
That's it for this month.
Stay safe and be well!
dawn villaescusa, PresidentAudubon Society of Lincoln City