An independent, non-profit educational organization founded in 1951 and dedicated to the observation, study, and conservation of birds.
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OOS Spring Meeting
Hackberry Flat,
Frederick, OK
Click here for the printed registration form Scroll down for on-line registration Load up the car and join us for the Spring 2010 meeting at Hackberry Flat WMA and the very birdy expanses of southwestern Oklahoma. We have exciting field trips planned for shorebirds and waders at Hackberry Flat WMA; exploring the Red River area in Jackson County for Verdin, Black-crested Titmouse, and other southwestern feathered friends; a visit to a prairie dog town for Burrowing Owls; and to the Wichita Mountains NWR for the Black-capped Vireo and other passerines. The Friday afternoon/evening registration, mixer, picture sharing, and the Saturday evening presentation will all be held at the Hackberry Flat Center. The center is a gorgeous new facility that fosters environmental education at Hackberry Flat WMA. This will be an exciting field meeting during the height of spring migration. We hope to see all of you there. This is a fantastic opportunity to watch and learn about the birds of southwestern Oklahoma. It is also a wonderful time to see old friends and make new ones. Please consider bringing along folks who might be interested in joining OOS as this is a great showcase for our organization. We look forward to seeing you there! CONFERENCE MOTELS *We strongly recommend making reservations early. Other motels/hotels are located in Lawton.
MEETING SCHEDULE FRIDAY 5:00–7:00 PM Registration table opens at Hackberry Flat Center. (http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/hackberry_flat.htm) 6:00-7:00 PM OOS Executive Board meeting at Hackberry Flat Center Evening Options A. 7:00–9:00 Join us for a social mixer after you register. In addition to the ability to socialize inside or outside the center, a projector will also be provided to show any photos from recent bird trips. This is a fun way to look at exciting birds from near and far and interact with fellow OOS members. B. 8:00-? There will also be a nocturnal birding trip to find owls, nightjars, and other nocturnal critters at Hackberry Flat WMA. Meet at Hackberry Flat Center Parking Lot. SATURDAY Morning Field Trip Options A. 8:00–Noon Option A is a morning field trip at Hackberry Flat WMA that will focus on shorebirds, waders, and other birds of local interest. Meet at 7:45-8:00 at the Hackberry Flat Center parking lot. Trip will leave at 8AM. B. 7:30-afternoon Option B is a full day field trip to Jackson County for southwestern bird species that occur along the Red River. Will also visit other birding locations in the area. Meet at 7:30-7:45 at the Hackberry Flat Center parking lot. Trip will leave at 7:45AM. Strongly encourage you to bring sack lunch, snacks, and water. Noon–1:30 Sack lunch at your leisure or various places to eat in Frederick. 2:00–5:00 Afternoon field trip at Hackberry Flat WMA and to local prairie dog town for Burrowing Owls. Meet at Hackberry Flat Center parking lot at 2PM. 5:00–7:00 Catered dinner at Hackberry Flat Center. We will have a catered dinner which participants can pay for on your registration form. Please pay in advance so we can tell the caterer how many meals are needed. Cost is $10. 7:00–8:15 Kelvin Schoonover, the Manager and Wildlife Biologist for Hackberry Flat WMA, will be our evening speaker and give an interesting presentation about the origin and management of Hackberry Flat WMA. 8:30-? Student mixer at Hackberry Flat Center front room. All students welcome to attend. Professors, please encourage your students to attend. SUNDAY 9:00-noon Field trip to Wichita Mountains NWR for Black-capped Vireo and migrants. Meet at the Visitor’s Center at Wichita Mountains NWR at 9AM. You may register in advance (preferred) by completing this form and mailing it, with your payment, to the address listed below. Please note that to qualify for the early registration discount, mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 22, 2010. You may also register on-line by visiting www.okbirds.org. The registration fee helps cover our costs for organizing the meeting. Prices are per person.
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Scissortail Flycatcher photo courtesy of
Bill Horn
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