DPI-SIG Outing Notes 3/19/2013

DPI-SIG Outing Notes 3/19/2013

I. The April 15th, Monday, DPI-SIG Outing with Arthur Sissman, an avid birder, will be to Marsh Trail – Ten Thousand Islands NWR. The Marsh Trail parking lot is 15 minutes from US 41 & Collier Blvd.

According to Arthur: “It is a bird rookery at night for all kinds of wading birds. Must arrive before sunrise to see the birds awaken and head out to work!” Since sunrise on 4/15/2013 is at 7:04 AM we should meet in the Marsh Trail parking lot at 6:45 AM.

I was there 40 minutes after sunrise last week and observed a dozen Roseate Spoonbills fly in formation over the parking lot before I had a chance to get my camera!

So . ………. . late comers will miss the show!

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Meeting notes for 3/14/2013

To all DPI-SIG members and other interested parties:

A sincere welcome to our nine new members!

Bob Ainsworth, Lara Becraft, John Gellings, John Goodlet, Lovette Houck,

Robin Petersen, Darlene Rowe, Peter Serunian, and Patricia Weber.

Our slideshow producer, Jeff Bilyeau, presented our monthly theme photos of “C U R v E S, S Q U I G G L E S & F L O W I N G L I N E S” for our 104th meeting. Jeff reported that 22 members submitted 118 photos and a one minute slideshow. The room was to capacity and the audience enjoyed the show. Another super slideshow from Jeff, even if his 12-year old computer was giving him a difficult time! He uses Pro Show Gold Producer software for the slideshows. The photos shown at the meeting will also appear on the web site’s page of slideshows. http://www.dpi-sig.org.

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Outing Notice – Land fill – 3/19/2013

THE GREAT NAPLES LANDFILL OUTING DPI-SIG MEMBERS ONLY OUTINGS are privilege of membership DPI-SIG, Tuesday, MARCH 19th, 2013 OUTING – 7:01 AM The Naples Landfill is one of the highest points in Naples, FL and has a birding observation platform.   It is located at 3730 White Lake Blvd, off of Collier Blvd.   White Lake Blvd … Read more