Warblers. You love ‘em, right? I love ‘em myself. That’s why I want to tip you off to a fantastic offer:
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program publishes an annual bird calendar that’s available free for the asking, and the 2009 edition features North America’s wonderful, winsome wood warblers:
Breeding Wood Warblers - 2009 Louisiana Bird Calendar
From the press release:
Louisiana’s geographic position along major migratory pathways makes it an important stopover for transient warblers; that Louisiana’s vast expanse of marsh, swamp, and bottomland hardwoods makes this area important to a number of nesting species of warblers; that thousands upon thousands of warblers considered temperate migrants spend their winter months here in Louisiana. They all depend on the productive habitats of Louisiana where they feed, rest, and in some cases nest.
However, these wetlands that sustain our unique culture and this tremendous productivity are in trouble. Since the early 1900’s, too much of Louisiana’s coast has been lost to a variety of factors.
To increase awareness and appreciation for Louisiana’s natural habitats, we are developing again this year a calendar to be distributed to interested birders for free. This calendar is designed to promote awareness of Louisiana’s land loss crisis – to educate people about the connection between that landscape and the migratory birds that use them.
Folks, this is one fantastic calendar, full of gorgeous photos to make your heart sing throughout the year plus loads of information on who warblers are, how they live, and when and where to see them in Louisiana.
Each month features not only a full-page portrait and profile of one of the featured warblers but milestones in conservation history, nature almanac entries, and dates of 2009 birding festivals and other upcoming events. And for lagniappe, there’s even a guide to the America’s Wetland Birding Trail. This is one calendar you’ll have trouble parting with come New Year’s Day 2010!
To obtain a complimentary copy of the 2009 Louisiana Bird Calendar for free, at no charge, gratis, better than lagniappe, email richard@btnep.org and provide your name and mailing address. Don’t put it off! Order now to ensure that you receive a copy of this fabulous, fact-filled calendar.
