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Bird Walks

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Would you like to know more about birding in the St. Louis MO area? Get a copy of Birds of the St. Louis Area: Where and When to Find Them, published by Webster Groves Nature Study Society, 1998.

Here's more information on finding St. Louis's own Eurasian Tree Sparrow. St. Louis is the best place in the Western Hemisphere to see our WGNSS mascot, ETS! Photo by WGNSS member, Margy Terpstra.

Click on the underlined location to see a map. Click here for precise coordinates to locations, as well as links to Google maps and topo maps.

Christmas Bird Count

Anne McCormack had a chance to talk about the importance of Christmas Bird Counts with KPLR-TV's John Fuller. You'll probably recognize well-known WGNSS birder Paul Bauer in the video. Hit the play button below to watch the interview, or if it doesn't show up on your browser,  view it on the Channel 11 website or on Anne's blog.

Bird Walks on Thursdays

Starting Thurs., Oct. 7, we will meet at 8:30 AM at Des Peres Park in the parking lot nearest to Ballas. Everyone is welcome to join in. Depending on what birds are around, we may continue to other areas. Bring lunch and water as we usually have lunch in the field unless you plan to leave early.  Binoculars, bug repellent, sun block and a hat or cap are suggested.  There are no fees for WGNSS trips. We will normally return by 3 or 3:30 PM. Questions:  Jackie Chain's E-Mail is: chainjac AT sbcglobal.net

Bird Walks on Weekends

Saturdays Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, and March 3 at Des Peres Park 8:00 AM.  Bring lunch. Everyone is welcome! Bring binoculars & lunch. 

Latest Bird Sightings

Birders around Missouri like to post their discoveries & updates on the MOBirds Listserve, sponsored by Audubon Society of Missouri. A summary of these posts about birds in Missouri is available at Birding on the Net.  

Nature Blogs

Think of a blog as an on-line magazine that you can subscribe to for free!

Anne McCormack's blog, Gardening with Binoculars, discussions bringing nature (especially birds) to your back yard.

Birder and photographer Al Smith shares his experiences and photos. Awesome!

Ted MacRae, editor of the WGNSS newsletter, has one of the top nature blogs on the net, with lively discussions and amazing photos: Beetles in the Bush.

Another WGNSS member writes this fascinating site about the birds, butterflies and plants of Colombia.

Find even more blogs by checking the links of the Nature Blog Network. Contact Anne McCormack to have your blog listed here: annemccormack AT sbcglobal.net