STATE NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2005

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS!

Join us for a party one hundred years in
the making! Audubon South Carolina
cordially invites you to join us in
celebrating Audubon’s Centennial and one
hundred years of conservation.

South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston, South Carolina
April 20, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.
$30.00 Per Person
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Contact (843) 462-2150 to purchase event tickets.
Deadline for ticket purchase is April 11, 2005.

The mission of Audubon

South Carolina is to protect
and enhance habitat for birds
and other wildlife, and to
educate people and
involve communities in
conservation
FWS
 HONORING WOMEN IN CONSERVATION

Women In Conservation
A century ago, the Audubon movement came to life as a
result of the passion of a handful of dedicated women who
stopped the wholesale slaughter of birds for the feather trade.
In honor of Audubon’s Centennial Celebration,
Audubon South Carolina will present the Evelyn Thayer
Chace Award to five women who have made outstanding
contributions to conservation in South Carolina.
A nominee for the Evelyn Thayer Chace Award should
embody the spirit of the conservation movement and have
made significant contributions to preserving and
protecting South Carolina’s natural heritage.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from
www.beidlerforest.com or requested by
contacting astallings@audubon.org.
Nomination deadline is May 1, 2005

Eighteenth Century Fashion Trends

Pushed Birds Towards Extinction

You might say that Evelyn ‘Evy’ Thayer Chace was born into Audubon. Her grandfather, John Eliot Thayer, was the first Vice
President of The National Audubon Society at the time of its incorporation in 1905. Evy and her husband, Arnold, were Life
Members of Audubon. She served on the Audubon National Board from 1984 through 1990.
While serving on the Board she chaired the Francis Beidler Forest Land Acquisition Committee. Under her leadership, the
committee raised two million dollars and expanded the Forest by 2,000 acres. The campaign “over-the-top” celebration took
place on the lawn of her beloved Twickenham Plantation in the ACE Basin. That campaign provided the seed money and
inspiration that catalyzed what became, and is still today, a continuous and ongoing habitat protection effort in the Four
Holes Swamp watershed -resulting in the protection of over 11,000 more acres to date.
Evy helped create and nurture the philosophy and special blend of habitat protection, conservation education, and targeted
public policy that has made the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at Beidler Forest such a great success and model for other
Audubon programs across the US.
- Norman Brunswig, Executive Director

SAVE THE
DATE

EVELYN CHACE
AWARD DINNER
OCTOBER 8, 2005
7:00 P.M.
RIVERBANKS ZOO,
COLUMBIA, SC
(843) 462-2150

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 CELEBRATE WITH YOUR AUDUBON CHAPTER

CHAPTER CONTACT INFO CHARLESTON NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

May 7, 2005 @ 7:00 a.m.
Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society Join the CNHS for this half-day trip to Dixie Plantation, former home of
(803) 471-0291 noted bird artist John Henry Dick. Explore the avenue of oaks, maritime forest,
mixed hardwood forests, marsh and other habitats for a variety of birds.
Charleston Natural History Society Society historian and naturalist, Julian Harrison will lead the trip. Bring insect
(843) 875-3445 repellent, water and snacks. Meet Julian at the West Ashley Wal-Mart at 7:00
a.m. opposite St. Francis Hospital. To register (required) or to obtain addi-
tional information, telephone Julian (843-795-1694) by May 6, 2005.
Columbia Audubon Society
(803) 777-3292 COLUMBIA AUDUBON SOCIETY
Explore Wannamaker Preserve
Hilton Head Island Audubon April 16, 2005 @ 8:00 A.M.
Society Join Columbia Audubon Society President and Wetland Scientist, Dr. Daniel
(843) 363-2092 Tufford, to explore the Wannamaker Nature Preserve. Wannamaker offers a
wide variety of natural habitats to explore and an impressive bird list.
Lowcountry Audubon Society TO GET THERE: From Columbia: Take I-26 East. Take Exit 136 and follow
(843) 726-5663 Hwy 6 into St.Matthews. From Hardee's travel east on Hwy 6 for 4.6 miles.
Park across the road from the historical marker.
Piedmont Audubon Society From Charleston: Take I-26 West. Take Exit 149 and follow Hwy 33 through
(864) 488-0795 Cameron to SC Hwy 6.Turn left onto SC Hwy 6, and travel for 4.1 miles. Park
across the road from the historical marker.
Waccamaw Audubon Society Dawn Chorus at Congaree
(843) 347-5810 June 4, 2005 @ 5:00 A.M.
Join the Friends of Congaree Swamp and the Columbia Audubon Society for a
dawn chorus bird walk and breakfast at Congaree National Park. Meet at the
Congaree National Park Visitor’s Center by 5:00 a.m. and experience a pre-
dawn chorus of Barred Owls, Whip-poor-wills, and Chuck-will's-widows before
the main event, which begins about a half hour before sunrise. Contact Robin
Carter to sign-up [782-8820 or rcarter@sc.rr.com].

The Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society A GLOBAL CELEBRATION

presents the annual
AUCTION FOR EDUCATION
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2005
NORTH AUGUSTA COMMUNITY
CENTER
Silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m.
Live auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
Free Food and Drink.
Sample Items: Artwork, Canoe Trips, Bird
Feeders, Golf Outings, Weekend Stay
at Beidler Forest.
All proceeds from the Auction for
Education benefit environmental education
in the Central Savannah River Area.
Celebrate the Centennial by planning your trip to the world’s most excit-
ing birding destinations. Join Clem Dietze, Board Member and owner of
Horizons Travel Management of Hilton Head, on a tour of some of the
world’s most unique birding spots. A portion of your trip cost will help
support the Hilton Head Audubon Society and will be tax-deductible!
January 14, 2006 - South Africa
Spend fifteen days touring South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls. While
exploring this ecological gem, participants will stay at three of Botswana’s de-
luxe lodges: Chitabe, Xigera and Duma Tau. This intimate trip is limited to
sixteen persons. The small group size allows for unique and up close viewing
of Africa’s amazing birds and other wildlife.
February, 2006 - The Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
Costa Rica has been called the world’s model for natural preservation. The
Atlantic and Pacific coasts of this tropical paradise each feature distinctly dif-
ferent flora and fauna and participants will explore the ecological wonders of
both. Travelers will have the unique experience of spending time at Casa
Corcovado Jungle Lodge at Corcovado National Park, an area National Geo-
graphic calls “the most biologically intense place on Earth”.

Contact Clem Dietze at clemd@hargray.com or by

calling Island Travel at 1-888-681-3001

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 CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL AT YOUR LOCAL AUDUBON CENTER

BEIDLER FOREST 2005 CALENDAR OF WINE & WARBLERS

EVENTS Join some of South Carolina’s best birdwatchers as they explore the wide variety of
April 16 & 17, 2005 Warblers and other songbirds that travel to Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest each
Spring. The evening of bird watching will be accompanied by progressive hors
FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND
d’oeuvres and wine tastings as you stroll along the two mile boardwalk. For a more
April 16, 2005 @ 7:30 p.m. intimate evening, a limit of ten people per group has been established. All proceeds
Nightwalk, $7.00 will benefit Audubon and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.

April 23, 2005 @ 5:30 p.m.

Wine & Warblers, $20.00 per person
May 14, 2005

&
International Migratory Bird Day at Beidler
Forest: Guided bird walk with bird biologist
John Cely. Free with admission.
May 14, 2005
International Migratory Bird Day Celebration,
South Carolina Aquarium: Visit Audubon and
experience the wonder of migratory birds. April 23, 2005
Admission fee. Walks begin at 5:30 p.m.
$25.00 PER PERSON
May 14, 2005 @ 8:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Event is limited to 50 people.
Nightwalk, $7.00 Call (843) 462-2150

May 21, 2005 @ 8:00 p.m.

Nightwalk, $7.00
June 4, 2005 @ 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. The Audubon Center
Piccolo Spoleto “Music In Nature”
June 11, 2005 @ 8:30 p.m. at Francis Beidler Forest
Nightwalk, $7.00
June 18, 2005 @ 8:00 p.m.
Nightwalk, $7.00 BRING THE FAMILY!
August 13, 2005 @ 8:00 p.m. Free Admission Weekend
Nightwalk, $7.00 April 16 & 17, 2005
September 10, 2005 @ 7:30 p.m.
Nightwalk, $7.00
September 17, 2005 @ 7:30 p.m.
Nightwalk, $7.00
October 8, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.
Nightwalk, $7.00
October 15, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.
THE BOO IN THE SWAMP
Nightwalk, $7.00
October 28 & 29, 2005
Boo In The Swamp. $10/adults, $5/children THE NIGHT IS ALIVE…
November 12, 2005 @ 5:30 p.m.
Nightwalk, $7.00
December 10, 2005 @ 5:00 p.m.
October 28th and 29th,
Nightwalk, $7.00 2005
November 12th & December 3rd @ 8:00 a.m.
Woodpecker Walks: Join Audubon Educators
and explore the wide world of woodpeckers (843) 462-2150
that call Beidler Forest home. A visit to view
Red-cockaded Woodpeckers at the nearby
Brosnan Forest will follow.

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 CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL AT YOUR LOCAL AUDUBON CENTER

First Annual Silver Bluff Corks & Storks

AN EVENING WITH AN ENDANGERED SPECIES
Audubon Center
TRAIL RIDE Join us for an evening of observing the endangered Wood
Storks at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center in Jackson, South
Saturday, March 12, 2005 Carolina. Participants will enjoy a sampling of wines and
Jackson, South Carolina hors d’oeuvres following the Stork viewing.

$20.00 Per Rider

Chili and Cornbread Lunch Provided

Original Current NEGATIVE Coggins

Required—NO EXCEPTIONS!

No Dogs or Alcohol Please

AUGUST 13, 2005

Registration Form Available by Calling 6:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M.
(843) 462-2150 or by visiting $25.00 PER PERSON
www.beidlerforest.com Call (843) 462-2150 for reservations
All proceeds benefit Audubon and the
South Carolina Wildlife Federation

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SILVER BLUFF SILVER BLUFF 2005 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUDUBON CENTER PLEASE CALL (803) 471-0291
March 12, 2005 @ 10:00 a.m.
Silver Bluff Trail Ride, $20.00
(843) 462-2150
AUDUBON’S ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD BUT
May 14, 2005 @ 7:30 a.m.
A CANOE TRIP AT BEIDLER IS AN Spring Migration Bird Count. Free.
EXPERIENCE ONE THOUSAND YEARS (803) 471-0291
IN THE MAKING. July 16, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m.
Silver Bluff Butterfly Count. Free.
THE START OF SPRING (803) 471-0291
MEANS YOU CAN
ENJOY THIS MAGICAL July 24, 2005 @ 6:00 p.m.
SEASON AT BEIDLER Wood Stork Watch, Free
FOREST THROUGH ONE (803) 471-0291
OF OUR GUIDED CANOE August 13, 2005 @ 6:00 p.m.
OR KAYAK TRIPS. Corks & Storks, $25.00
AVAILABLE FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND (843) 462-2150
SUNDAYS. CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS!
September 17, 2005 @ 7:30 a.m.
(843) 462-2150 Fall Migration Bird Count. Free.
(803) 471-0291

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EXPLORE IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS (IBA’s) WITH THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW THEM BEST

COASTAL REGION
SANTEE COASTAL RESERVE, March 26, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. & November 5, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. - Join Felicia Sanders,
IBA Committee Member and Department of Natural Resources Biologist, at the Santee Coastal Reserve. One of South
Carolina’s earliest Important Bird Areas, Santee Coastal Reserve will feature opportunities to view shorebirds, waterfowl, a
variety of songbirds and Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. To sign up contact Felicia Sanders at (843) 520-0961 or
SandersF@dnr.sc.gov. Meet at the kiosk.

FRANCIS BEIDLER FOREST, May 14, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m. - Join John Cely, Audubon Board Member and former Depart-
ment of Natural Resources Biologist, at Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest. John’s laid back approach to birding takes into
account all levels of birding experience and makes for a great day of bird watching. Explore the old-growth swamp forest
and view all of Beidler’s migratory songbirds! To sign up contact Beidler Forest at (843) 462-2150 or astal-
lings@audubon.org. Meet at the Visitor’s Center.

BULL ISLAND, CAPE ROMAINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, May 7, 2005 @ 7:30 a.m. - Doreen Cubie, shorebird
researcher and avid Auduboner, will lead a trip to Bull Island, the jewel of the Cape Romaine National Wildlife Refuge.
Cape Romaine is one of South Carolina’s most diverse Important Bird Areas and a day trip to Bull Island offers a wide range
of bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Participants should meet at Garris’ Landing (formerly Moore’s) at 7:30 A.M.. Return trips will be at 12:00 and 4:00 p.m..
Coastal Expeditions will provide ferry service to the Island at a discounted rate of $25 per person. Contact Doreen Cubie at
(843) 928-3702 for reservations and details. Space will be limited to twenty people.

MIDLANDS
AUDUBON CENTER AT SILVER BLUFF, May 14, 2005 @ 7:30 a.m. - Join lifelong Auduboner Paul Koehler on Silver
Bluff’s annual Spring Migration Bird Count. Learn how the pros gather data and help determine the health of bird popula-
tions. Learn about Audubon’s long history of bird counts and their importance and see some of Silver Bluff 200+ bird spe-
cies. To sign up contact Paul Koehler at (803) 471-0291 or pkoehler@audubon.org.

AUDUBON CENTER AT SILVER BLUFF, July 24, 2005 @ 6:00 p.m. - Visit Silver Bluff’s Kathwood Ponds and get an up
close view of some of the highest concentrations of the endangered Wood Stork in South Carolina. For almost thirty years
Audubon has helped sustain these amazing birds with these foraging ponds. During the summer large numbers of adults
and fledglings visit Silver Bluff for a square meal! To sign up contact Paul Koehler at (803) 471-0291 or
pkoehler@audubon.org.

UPSTATE
BLUE WALL HERITAGE PRESERVE, April 23, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - Join IBA Committee Member and Volunteer Ranger
Marion Clark at the Blue Wall Heritage Preserve in Landrum, South Carolina. As a Volunteer Ranger at the site, Marion
will share his love of this unique Bird Area with participants. To sign up contact Marion Clark at (803) 996-0480 or (803)
422-8308 or mclark66@sc.rr.com. Meet at the Palmetto Trailhead at the intersection of US 176 and SC 14 in
Landrum.

CROFT STATE NATURAL AREA, September 17, 2005 @ 8:00 a.m. - Join Marion again in exploring another fantastic
Important Bird Area. Part of the State Park system, Croft State Natural Area is a unique ecosystem that supports a wide
variety of raptors and songbirds year round. To sign up contact Marion Clark at (803) 996-0480 or (803) 422-8308 or
mclark66@sc.rr.com. Meet at the entrance gate on Dairy Ridge Road, just off of SC 56.

CAESER’S HEAD STATE PARK / TABLE ROCK STATE PARK, May 7, 2005 - Join IBA Committee Member Lorraine
Brown during the height of migration and bird two of South Carolina’s most spectacular Important Bird Areas in one day!
For sign up, meeting times and directions contact Lorraine Brown at (864) 232-7574 or jwljvdbrown@msn.com.

CAESER’S HEAD STATE PARK, September 24, 2005 - Join Lorraine again during Caser Head State Park’s Hawk Watch.
View fall migration for songbirds and raptors alike at this upstate gem! For sign up, meeting times and directions con-
tact Lorraine Brown at (864) 232-7574 or jwljvdbrown@msn.com.

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 A CENTURY OF VOLUNTEERISM, ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM
JOIN THE CENTENNIAL VOLUNTEER CORPS
Join Audubon Staff for the BeachSweep RiverSweep on the
south end of Daniel Island on September 17, 2005. Contact
Mark Musselman at (843) 462-2150.
Help support our National Wildlife Refuge System by volunteer-
ing your time. Visit www.fws.gov to find one near you!
Help protect our shorebirds! Volunteer and participate in Audu-
bon’s Shorebird Awareness Project. Participating Chapters are
the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, Charleston Natural
History Society and the Waccamaw Audubon Society. Help
your local Chapter help shorebirds!
Ever wanted to be the Swamp Thing? Know how to sew cos-
tumes? Help Beidler Forest with the first ever Boo In the
Swamp on October 28th & 29th (843-462-2150)
FWS
CELEBRATE A CENTURY OF AUDUBON’S GRASSROOTS HERITAGE...
Join Audubon for the
2nd Annual
Conservation Lobby
Day
April 19, 2005
Columbia, SC
Help Protect Birds and Their Habitats
Contact astallings@audubon.org for more information or call (843) 462-2150
AUDUBON South Carolina, 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448-3324, (843) 462-2150, beidler@audubon.org
TAKE THE PESTICIDE PLEDGE
One of the most immediate impacts that you can have on
birds and their health begins right at home. Homeown-
ers spent over $2.1 Billion dollars on pesticides, fungi-
cides and herbicides in 2001 alone. It is estimated that
pesticide exposure kills seven million birds each year.
Audubon South Carolina asks that you spend 2005 mak-
ing yourself pesticide aware. Only through proper use
and handling of pesticides can we help prevent the poi-
soning of our feathered friends.
Audubon At Home is an innovative new program aimed
at making America’s backyards bird safe and friendly.
Visit www.audubon.org and click on the Audubon At
Home link for helpful tips on pesticide reduction, native
plants and other ways for your yard to go to the birds!
JOIN THE ACTION NETWORK
In 2005 Audubon will face many chal-
lenges. On a national level Audubon
will work to protect the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge from drilling interests
and prevent rollbacks to the Clean
Water and Clean Air Acts. In South
Carolina we will continue to work for
the protection of birds and their critical
habitats. And your help is needed!
Take some time today to join the
Audubon Action Network. Visit www.
audubon.org and click on the Issues &
Action link and then Take Action Now.
Every voice added makes our mes-
sage stronger!
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AUDUBON CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY BIRD CLOCK

One of the most popular celebrations of bird life ever produced, the
Audubon Singing Clock is back!

To celebrate Audubon’s 100th anniversary, the National Audubon So-

ciety has commissioned a new edition of the Singing Bird Clock.
Each hour is welcomed with a different bird call from America’s
most well known and beloved birds!

FEATURING PRICING
12:00 - Summer Tanager OAK FRAME: $40.00
1:00 - Song Sparrow MATTE GREEN FRAME: $25.00
2:00 - Purple Martin
3:00 - American Goldfinch Call (843) 462-2150 to order your
4:00 - Wood Thrush limited edition Audubon Singing
5:00 - Common Yellowthroat Bird Clock today!
6:00 - Eastern Meadowlark
7:00 - Carolina Wren
8:00 - Eastern Bluebird
9:00 - Red-winged Blackbird
10:00 - Yellow Warbler
11:00 - Hermit Thrush