Birds, Butterflies & Blooms at Tony Grove,
Saturday August 2nd, 8:30 a.m. Carpool from US Forest Service District Ranger Station, 1500 East Hwy 89
Explore Tony Grove and its abundance of birds, butterflies and wildflowers with Jack Greene
Stokes Nature Center, Bridgerland Audubon and the International Friends Program are sponsoring a field trip to Tony Grove from 8:30-early afternoon Saturday, August 2nd.
“Beautiful flowers with wings”, a phrase frequently used to express the exquisite beauty of butterflies. Join the Bridgerland Audubon Society for a field trip to learn the secret lives of these amazing sparks of life, the flowers they visit, and birds that eat them! Place: Tony Grove meadows.
Meet at the US Forest Service parking lot 1500 East Hwy 89 at 8:30 am on August 2nd for carpooling. Return early afternoon. Bring lunch, water, light jacket, hat or sun screen, binoculars, camera, butterfly net (we will have some).
Families and individuals, please help us find all living things on the Logan River Golf Course and wetlandd trails! Field experts will help identify what you capture or photograph. Add the iNaturalist app to your phone if possible. All observations will be added to a master list, and recorded on the iNaturalist database.
Notes from Jack May 19, 2025:
Good morning Bioblitzers!! Thanks to all for joining us on this remarkable journey! A few notes of clarification.
1. Unless you plan to join the early birders, you don’t need to show up until 9 am.
2. Following the general introduction, which I will do, we will have participants break into groups depending on their interests.
3. In your introduction, please plan on 5 minutes or so, to get them hooked on your specialty- bugs, plants, reptiles, fish, mushrooms, etc.
4. Please plan on helping participants who haven’t used, or added, the iNaturalist app on their phones.
5. Each group will document what they discover on their phones, or notes, so a final list can be compiled from their data for Bridgerland Audubon to have for comparison in coming years. Each of the specialists can deliver this to me on your phones to jackisgreent@yahoo.com, unless you have a better idea!
6. Safety for each of us, the individual, and the biotic community is always paramount, which I will mention in the introduction. Using least invasive approach will be emphasized.
We deeply appreciate having you with us!
For questions contact Jack Greene: jackisgreene@yahoo.com or 435-764-4815.
Rendezvous Park Location South State Hwy 89 Logan Utah
Apr 26 Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek at the Selman Ranch Meet 4:30 am at Smith’s Parking Lot, 750 N Main Street, Logan, Image Courtesy US FWS, Brett Billings, Photographer
The Bridgerland Audubon Society has again been graciously invited by our great rancher friends, the Selmans, to visit their property in southern Cache Valley and observe Sharp-tailed Grouse dancing on their mating grounds.
Following the grouse viewing, the Selmans will feed us pastries for breakfast. In addition to viewing the birds, it is an opportunity to see how truly responsible stewards of the land like the Selmans carry out their ranching operations in a way that makes the land more productive and beautiful for both man and wildlife.
This trip is suitable for both novice and experienced birders. Meet 4:30 am at the SW corner of the 750 North Smiths parking lot for ride share.
White-breasted Nuthatch Teton Splendor Field Trip Courtesy & Copyright Meg Kast, Photographer
Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens: Immerse yourself in the world of birds with your camera, or without should you choose! Bridgerland Audubon board member Meg Kast will enthrall us with her bird photos and how they came about. Meg is an outstanding young photographer and recently attended a “Mindful Birding” workshop in Colorado where her camera was a hit! If you have some photos you wish to share, please bring them on a thumb drive, as we will have some time following Meg’s presentation.
Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens, Meg Kast February 19, 7 pm Logan Library 200 N Main Street Logan UT 84321
Light refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Bridgerland Audubon Society and the Logan Library
February 19, 7 pm
Logan Library
285 N Main Street
Logan, UT 84321
Definitions:
Audubon Defines “Mindful Birding”:
Mindful birding combines mindfulness practices with the joy of observing birds. This practice is gaining popularity due to the health benefits of slowing down and immersing yourself in nature. Mindful birding can be done almost anywhere and requires little experience and equipment for participants, making it a great way to introduce new people to the joys of being outdoors with birds!
Birdability Defines “Mindful Birding”:
Mindful birding, also known as ‘slow birding’ or ‘casual birding’, is birding quietly, intentionally and gently, with the aim of deeply engaging with and enjoying the birds and nature around you. For many folks with accessibility challenges, this is the best way for them to go birding (rather than rushing around and checking off lists). Please remember, though, that there is no wrong way to go birding! https://www.birdability.org/mindful-birding
Witness the Tetons in their best fall dress where rampaging large ungulates (elk, bison, moose, etc.), release their fall passion with grunts, bugles, and a nasty disposition. Fall migrating birds along with winter residents will add to the fun. Several hikes combined with auto tours will be included, and a visit to the Teton Science School Murie Museum. We will be camping at Gros Ventre campground, so bring your own food & gear. RSVP by contacting Jack Greene: 435-764-4815 or jackisgreene@yahoo.com
Signed waivers required for all participants. Complete form, print results and bring printed waiver to meeting point.
Car pool from USU Aggie Ice Cream parking lot at 10 am. We will be camping at Gros Ventre campground, so bring your own food & gear. The cost is $15/night/person for the group campsite plus donating whatever is fair to the driver (unless you’re driving!)
