Skidaway Audubon News: Bluebirds and More October 17

Skidaway Audubon’s popular speaker series continues on Thursday, October 17, with an informative and engaging presentation on the extensive trail of bird houses that has successfully attracted bluebirds and other songbirds to Skidaway Island.

Brenda Ecken and Sarah Lucas are the co-chairs of Skidaway Audubon’s award-winning Dave Scott Bird Trail Project, and the driving force behind Chimney Cove, the new chimney swift nesting site in Marshwood. Ecken not only will speak about life on the bird trail, but she also will present this dynamic duo’s latest accomplishment, a full-color book about the bird trail.

The 83-page hard-back book, Songbird Village, includes historical information, adorable photos of baby birds, interesting facts about the songbirds, and stories from many of Audubon’s bird trail dedicated volunteers, as well as useful information about care and maintenance of birdhouses. Sales of the book benefit Skidaway Audubon’s bird trail. To order the book, click here.

This not-to-miss presentation is slated for 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free for members of Friends of Skidaway Audubon (FOSA), and $5 for guests, payable at the door.  Attendees are asked to pre-register online at SkidawayAudubon.org.

Skidaway Audubon’s mission is to enhance and conserve Skidaway Island’s natural environment. In addition to implementing a wide variety of projects, it strives to promote environmental awareness through education and outreach. For more information about Skidaway Audubon activities, or to make a donation to help continue these programs, visit SkidawayAudubon.org.