Volume XXV, No. 2 March-April 2007

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Volume XXV, No. 2

March-April 2007

BexarAudubonSocietyis a chapter of theNational Audubon

Society. Its primarygoals are to promotespecies and habitat

conservation and envi-ronmental education

in the community.

Connecting People and Nature:

San Antonios Natural Areas

Thursday, March 86:30PM gathering; 6:45 announcements; 7:00 programTrinity University Cowles Life Sciences Building, Room 336 (see map, p. 3) Free; open to the public

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For the latest news & updates, see http://www.bexaraudubon.org & http://www.sa-naturecenter.org

Thursday, April 12 No Bexar Audubon Society Program: Please attend the TOS evening program

Texas Ornithological Society Spring MeetingApril 12-14 Hosted by the San Antonio Audubon Society

Where East Meets West and the Hill Country Meets South TexasDid you know??? San Antonio2006 Birdiest Large Inland City

Bexar County2006 Birdiest Inland County, Central FlywayTarget Birds: Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo, Green Kingfisher, Painted Bunting,Vermilion Flycatcher, Black-throated Sparrow, eastern AND western migrants!There are MANY great field trips on the agenda (including places not normally open to the public),

evening speakers, scientific presentations, vendors, the banquet, and a silent auction. (You do nothave to be a TOS member to attend.) Airport Hilton, 611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio 78216

Download registration and field trip information at www.texasbirds.org/ or contact BarbaraKyse (210)824-8884, [email protected], and see www.saaudubon.org/for late-breaking news.

San Antonios Natural Areas mission includes providing protection for the Edwards Aquifer

and habitat for both flora and faunabut they

also provide an outdoor classroom through

which to educate the ever-growing number

of local residents about the natural world. Park

Naturalist Peggy Springpays Bexar Audubon a

visit to share how she fosters a connection

between people and nature. Peggy will discuss

plant and nature-based educational programs

offered at some of our city parks, including

Eisenhower, Walker Ranch, and the newly

opened Crownridge Canyon Natural Area,

enlightening us about successful methods of

interpreting our natural world. Peggy will

also share materials for show and tell andguide us in some hands-on activities with plants

and other natural materials to help us connect.

Peggy Spring earned a Masters degree in Plant

Ecology from the University of Georgia. She has

35 years of environmental education experience

with nature centers, public and private schools,

youth organizations, adult education, and envi-

ronmental consulting firms. Peggy currently

serves as a Park Naturalist with the City of San

Antonio and she assists Bexar Audubon with

Second Saturday programs, which are co-spon-

sored by Bexar Audubon Society and the Natural

Areas Program of SA Parks & Recreation. Visit

www.sanaturalareas.org


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Just after Christmas it was broughtto the attention of the BexarAudubon Society board that a signifi-cant amount of native vegetation atthe San Antonio Botanical Gardens(SABG) had been removed. It wasfeared this loss of understory mightdeprive our feathered friends of nec-essary winter forage and habitat.

Im a scientist, so rather than imme-diately jumping into the fray, I want-ed to personally investigate. Iassumed the decision-maker at thehelm of the SABG was a profession-al, but I had never met him or her.So I dropped a note and soon got areply. Candace Andrews, San AntonioBotanical Society managing director,invited me to tour the gardens with

her and the Director of the SABG. Ihadnt been there in a few years, so itwas time I saw the recent develop-ments for myself.

Managing the SABG One thing Iquickly learned was that a botanicalgarden requires a lot of managementand constant maintenance. I waspleased to understand that DirectorBob Brackman, from Dallas/FortWorth and Nashville, is indeed a pro-fessional and appreciates native

plant habitats and xeriscape. Hiswork is a bit like managing a zoo,because the collected and displayedspecies want to wander, but goodmanagement requires keeping eachspecies in its designated location.Displays change from time to timeand there are significant themeareas within the 33 acres of gardens.It is a complicated job to managesuch a large footprint and wide vari-ety of native and non-native speciesfor the aesthetic enjoyment and edu-

cation of the general public.

Master Planning I asked Bob ifthey have a mission statement and amaster plan to manage such a largeexpanse. Their stated mission is:Connecting people to the plantworld through experience, educa-tion, and research. My experience,even in the winter, was great.

Education includes areas wherechildren and adults in various orga-

nizations and programs can enjoylearning about or cultivating plants,sometimes in established beds onthe east side of the gardens. Theresearch done here includes thedevelopment of new hybrids of low-water use landscape plants that per-form well in the local environment.

I was disappointed to learn there isnot yet a master plan for the long-term design of the SABG. The issuesand complaints about these publicgardens might be stemmed if a well-vetted plan were developed. A pro-fessionally developed plan shouldincorporate significant input fromlocal stakeholders. It all comes downto money, and the planning is not yetfully funded. In the meantime, the

layout and design follow generalconcepts established years ago.

Native Texas Areas I was especial-ly impressed with the conservationefforts underway at the SABG andthe preservation of both Texas nativeand internationally endangeredspecies. Many native plants are prop-agated, preserved, and exhibited inthree distinct native Texas habitats.

The Hill Country display includestrees typical of our immediate area:

live oak, juniper (mountain cedar),and mountain laurel. Recent rainsshould assure that in spring the blue-bonnets, buttercups, red salvia, andTexas bluebells will be abundant inthe area clearings, just as they willthroughout the Hill Country itself.

The Southwest Texas area exhibitstrees and shrubs like mesquite,huisache, cenizo, blackbrush, ebony,and sotol. The third area replicatesEast Texas Pineywoods habitat, withpine, magnolia, sweetgum, sassafras,

and dogwoods. The dominant featureis the one-acre pond surrounded bycypress trees and cat-tails.

All three native Texas areas havehealthy understory. Typical life-cycleis demonstrated by keeping somedowned and/or decaying trees,attracting lots of birdlife, includingwaterfowl at the pond.

Management Choices While therehave been significant removals of

native and non-native invasivespecies, the recent removals werenot in the three Texas habitat zoneMost were from a berm around theamphitheater. Some native trees anshrubs were taken out, but so weregood number of invasive lantanaand chinaberry trees. Most removawere of volunteer plants. While theplants that were removed could haprovided bird and butterfly habitatthey were not in the original designor plan. More importantly, someplants will continue to be removed

As exhibits are changed, improveor redesigned, we should expectoccasional removals. Right nowsome problems with the Pineywoohabitat must be fixed. The pond is

filling in due to naturally occurringaging and deposition processes. Italso appears to be leaking. The ponneeds to be dredged to an approprate depth and a clay liner reinstalleto stop the leaks. Some plants willlikely be removed to facilitate acceand construct the necessaryimprovements.

Diverse Exhibits If you haventbeen to the Botanical Gardens latelyou should visit them this spring. V

the native Texas exhibits and thewater-saver garden. Then visit thegarden for the blind, childrens,Japanese, rose, and herb gardens. Sthe specialty collections that inclualpine plants, epiphytes, desert cacand succulents, equatorial tropicalpalms and cycads, tropical fruits,ferns and aroids, insectivores, andaquatic plants. As you walk througheach habitat, realize that these planare housed in their own well-man-aged and human constructed envi

ronments. Many must be climate-controlled. Appreciate that folks caenough to propagate, cultivate, anddisplay plants from around the statand the world for our commonenjoyment.

The San Antonio BotanicalGardens is located north of Ft. Sam 555 Funston at N. New BraunfelsAve. Visit their occasional plant salefor interesting garden materials.

H.A. Tony Wood, Presiden

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Cowles

Cowles is just uphill from the Laurie Auditoriumand between the Library and the ChapmanGraduate Center. Park by the Laurie or inlots or on streets to the west. Handicappedparking is across from Cowles. Enter fromOakmont or Rosewood. Call Patty for addition-al directions (210)824-1235 or see additionalmap at bexaraudubon.org/map.jpg

LaurieLibrary

Chapman

Map to Cowles Life Sciences Building, Trinity University, west of Highway 281

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Earth Share? What about it?Earth Share of Texas raises money for environmental

and conservation organizations through workplace giv-ing. If your employer participates in such programs,please ask them (if they dont already) to add EarthShare to your giving options. When you and your co-

workers designate the Audubon Foundation of Texas(AFT), Bexar Audubon Society can benefit. BASreceives credit for our support of Earth Share gettingthe word out and promoting participation. Then BASreceives funding annually from AFT. Want more info?1-800-GREENTEX or [email protected]

Second Saturday Programs at Eisenhower Park

Co-sponsored by SA Parks and Recreation Natural Areas Programand Bexar Audubon. Reservations required; details occasionallychange. Call (210)565-6400. $3 each or $5 per family donationsuggested. www.sanaturalareas.orgMarch 10 Birding: The Backyard and Beyond Explore theworld of birds with Tom and Patsy Inglet. 10am-noonMarch 10 Star Party Presented by the San AntonioAstronomical Association, this program is designed to give peoplewith little knowledge about astronomy the opportunity to view fea-tures of the winter sky. The show will go on whether or not there

are clouds the SAAA has some great videos and will still havesome scopes set up. 7-9pmApril 14 Bizarre and Beautiful Bugs Join Gail Dugelby to ven-ture into the world of bugs. 10am-noonMay 12 Beautiful Spring Native Plants Janis Merritt will leada hike to enjoy spring flora and help you get ideas for using nativeplants in your yard. 10am-noon

First Saturday HikesThe first Saturday of eachmonth, San Antonio NaturalAreas Program of the SanAntonio Parks and RecreationDepartment holds a hike at oneof the Natural Areas. Contact

(210)565-6400 for the schedule,locations, and reservations.

WildFest 2007 May 4-6San Antonios First Annual Bird &Nature Festival will include abroad spectrum of workshopsand field trips that will drawnature-oriented tourists to ourarea and will help local children

get involved in nature.For information and to volunteerand/or get involved, seewww.wildfestsanantonio.com

Celebrate Urban Birds!Sponsored by the Cornell Lab ofOrnithology, this nationwideevent seeks participants andlocal organizers. See

www.urbanbirds.org/celebrationfor ideas and free registration.

All About Birdswebsite:www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/birding123/identify/quiz


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Environmental Defense is focus-ing its annual state-wide waterconference on, arguably, our statesmost precious and at-risk waterresources: our springs.

As our states population andwater demands grow, we mustmanage groundwater resources especially our springs soundly.With the majority of our springslocated on private property, theroles of steward, caretaker, and

advocate fall to landowners andthe local community. Travel toAustin for a day of stimulating dis-cussions including: The history and diversity of

Texas springs The Florida Springs Initiative:

www.floridasprings.org

Regional and state-level ground-water-management efforts andhow these affect and can beused to protect springflows

Testimonials from spring ownersand caretakers on how theyvebuilt relationships for protectionand managed their land torestore and protect flows

Tools and financial resourcesavailable to landowners to pro-tect and restore springflows

Ins and outs of springflows fromthe Edwards AquiferMore information, including the

full agenda and registration form,

are located at www.texaswater-matters.org/conference_springs_march30-2007.htm


Texas Springs: Protection, Restoration & StewardshipFriday, March 30 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin

Whos What?and how to contact them

President, Tony Wood 210-492-4684 [email protected] & Webmaster, Harry Noyes 210-490-3124 [email protected]

Treasurer, Caryl Swann 210-653-2860 [email protected], Jill Sondeen 830-980-2377 [email protected]: Kara Ryf 503-803-2856 [email protected]

Amy L. Whitley 210-340-0114 [email protected] Ikerd [email protected]

Editor, Susan Hughes 210-532-2032 [email protected]/Outings,Patty Pasztor210-824-1235

[email protected]

New Report MeasuresBenefits of Parks

The Texas Parks and RecreationFoundation has released a newreport by economist RayPerryman showing that localparks contribute billions to

Texass economy and help cre-

ate tens of thousands of jobs.The report includes detailednumbers for every metro area

Texas.HB 6, introduced in the Texa

Legislature, would increasefunding for state and local parkby more than $90 million. HB information can be viewed atwww.capitol.state.tx.us

Help Stop Antifreeze PoisoningOver the last fifteen years, threestates have successfully passedlegislation requiring that a bitter-ing agent be added to ethyleneglycol antifreeze to make itunpalatable for wild and domes-tic animals and children. Other

states have considered similarlaws, but they have failed to pass.

The Antifreeze Bittering Act of2005 (S. 1110 and H.R. 2567), nowbeing considered in Washington,would trump state laws by requir-

ing a bittering agent to be addedto all antifreeze sold in the U.S.

Until then, protect curious crit-ters from antifreezes sweetbutdeadlyspell:1. Switch to antifreeze that con-tains propylene glycol instead ofethylene glycol.

2. Keep antifreeze sealed andaway from animals; clean upspills completely, and fix anyleaks immediately. (Fromwww.hsus.org/ pets/ pet_care/antifreeze.html)

Nature Quest 2007The 8th annual nature festivaloffers an exciting opportunity tget acquainted with the beautiful Texas Hill Country RiverRegion of Uvalde County. This

years event will be held April

24-29.See www.thcrr.com/index.cfm

for descriptions of field trips,workshops, seminars, and otheactivities and to download a reistration form.

Attwaters Prairie ChickenFestival at the National Wildl

Refuge, off IH-10 near EagleLake, east of Columbus, Texas.Dates: April 14-15Activities: various van and walking tours focused on prairiechickens, marsh birds, generalbirding, and native plants.

For more information, call thAttwaters Prairie Chicken NWRat (979)234-3021.


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Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Programs www.mitchelllakeaudubon.org

Saturday, March 17 The Art of Nature Family ProgramVisual arts activities led by local arts educators from the Mobile Arts Program (MAP) of the YoungArtist Programs (YAP) of the Southwest School of Art & Craft.10 am-noon: Paper Freshwater FishNoon-2: Drawing Bugs & Flowers

2-4 pm: Mobiles with Natural MaterialsCome for one session or all three! FREE, reservations required: Call (210)628-1639.

Saturday, March 24 Papel Picado Workshop 9am-noonArtist/author Kathleen Trenchard has developed original cut-paper applica-tions of this most unusual technique of punching paper. She designed thedistinctive T-shirt for Mitchell Lake! You will learn about the technique at thishands-on workshop.

Papel picado, punched paper in Spanish, describes the traditional Mexicanfolk art used to decorate altars, tables, ceilings, and plazas during festivals.Papel picado artists use hammer and chisel to punch designs out of stacks of

up to forty layers of tissue at once.Registration and pre-payment required: $30 for Mitchell Lake Audubon

Center members, $35 for non-members (includes all materials). Call (210)628-1639.

Saturday, April 14 Birdathon 2007 All day beginning at 7amOur annual fundraiser, Birdathon, is similar to a walkathon, but with a twist nature lovers collectpledges from friends, family, and co-workers (per species seen or a lump sum) then count birdspecies and report back to their supporters. Its all about getting outdoors, discovering nature, andhelping raise money for education, conservation, and restoration programs at MLAC.

Saturday, April 21 Starry, Starry Nights 6-8:30 pmEvening program of stargazing and astronomy education provided by the San Antonio AstronomicalAssociation. Admission free; reservations required.

Saturday, April 28 Birding 101 for Kids 9-11amMorning birding classes for children to learn about bird identification, behavior, and habitat.Admission free; reservations required.

San Antonio City Bond Issue Could Benefit Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

In the upcoming 2007 $550 million bond issue,$125,000 is earmarked for Mitchell Lake AudubonCenter. The citywide vote for the bond issue will beheld May 12, 2007. For a complete report on thebond issue proposals, go to http:/ / www.sananto-nio.gov/ 2007/ bond/. Click on Community BondCommittees Report and Recommendations. The197 page report in full color shows the details ofProject Number 1857 at MLAC on page 121.

Learn about the bond issue and plan to vote.

The funds proposed for MLAC are to be used forconstruction of an Education Pavilion at the Center,including more restrooms, a place for group orien-tations, and craft and nature studies. Thanks to thegreat work by Susan Albert and Iliana Pea, theDistrict 3 City Councilman and staff agreed to inclu-sion of this project, wrote Charles Bartlett, ViceChairman, Parks & Rec Advisory Board; District 3Member, Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board;

and President, Gardening Volunteers of South Texas.

copyright Kathleen Trenchard


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Texas Brigades Seek toMuster New RecruitsTexas Cooperative ExtensionsTexas Brigades announces this

years summer camps:South Texas Buckskin Brigade,June 10-14 at La Bandera Ranchnear Carrizo Springs.

Rolling Plains BobwhiteBrigade, June 16-20 at KrookedRiver Ranch near Lueders. South Texas Bobwhite Brigade,June 24-28 at 74 Ranch nearPleasanton. North Texas Buckskin Brigade,July 22-26 at Stasneys Cook Ranchnear Albany.

Feathered Forces Brigade, July15-19 at Pineywoods ConservationCenter near Lufkin.

The core curriculum stressesleadership development and nat-ural resources conservation, saidDr. Dale Rollins, extension wildlifespecialist at San Angelo and origi-nator of the camps. He said eachcamp forges these skills into funand interesting activities. A partic-ular species forms the nucleus foreach camp, which typicallyinvolves 30 youth, ages 13 to 17.

This marks our 15th year andIm proud to say that the fire stillburns brightly among our variousvolunteers who conduct these

camps, Rollins said.Weve been doing these

camps long enough now tobegin to see the fruits ofour labors, he said. Wehave young professionalsin place who were active inthe Brigades ten years ormore ago. Some of themare coming back home todedicate their time and tal-ents to the Brigades. This

helps bridge the generation gapbetween an ever-aging corps ofinstructors and an ever-youngergroup of cadets.

The camps are also sponsoredby the Texas Wildlife Associationthe Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment, U.S. Department ofAgricultures Natural ResourcesConservation Service, QuailUnlimited, the National WildTurkey Federation, the Texas DeeAssociation, local Soil and WaterConservation Districts, private bunesses, landowners, and, recentlyseveral foundations.

Tuition is $300 per cadet percamp, but Rollins said cost shouln't deter applicants. We havesponsors ready and willing to pro

vide financial aid whenever it isneeded.Applications are available at

www.texasbrigades.organd aredue by April 15. For further infor-mation contact Rollins at(325)653-4576,[email protected] contact Helen Holdsworth,(800)TEX-WILD, (210)826-2904, [email protected]

The FFPP believes that all themajor sections of the Farm Bill commodity, nutrition, ruraldevelopment, credit, conserva-tion, research, and energy hold significant opportunitiesfor crafting more cost-effectiveand higher-impact policies thatcan increase farm profitabilityand improve the health of indi-

viduals, communities, and theenvironment. The FFPPs publicstatement identifies core priori-ties and opportunities for inno-

vation in five areas within the2007 Farm Bill:

1. Prosperous Farms andRanches: Renewing AmericanAgriculture2. Healthy People: ReducingHunger and Improving Nutrition3. Vital Communities: BuildingRural Businesses and PromotingEntrepreneurship4. Sustainable Lands: CultivatingStewardship5. Diversity and Equity:Advancing Opportunities for All

For more information on theFarm and Food Policy Project,contact (202)543-1300,www.farmandfoodproject.org

Bexar Audubon among Hundreds of OrganizationsEndorsing Farm and Food Policy Report:Seeking Balance in U.S. Farm and Food Policy

Audubon Texas AnnounceTwo AppointmentsDr. Andrew Kasner has beenappointed Director of BirdConservation, and Iliana Peahas been promoted to Directorof Conservation Education. Bot

will office at Mitchell LakeAudubon Center.

Andrew will oversee Audubo

Texas programs to further birdconservation efforts and buildthe capacity of the Audubonorganization to achieve greatconservation both in Texas andthroughout the Central Flyway.Iliana will further Audubons c

izen science and educationefforts in Texas, including intro-ducing a new curriculum.



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In September, 2004, the Texas CaveManagement Association (TCMA)purchased 225 acres includingDeep Cave and Punkin Cave, twolarge Edwards Plateau caves. The

property was purchased for$128,900 and included a huntingcabin, now converted into a fieldresearch station. TCMA obtained a15-year loan and, after two years,has already paid off more thanhalf the principal. The propertywas purchased with the assistanceof Bexar Audubon Society andother generous contributors. With

successful fund-raising, we hope toretire the mortgage quickly.

Project Deep Originallyexplored by Texas cavers in theearly 1960s, Deep and Punkinwere the subject of a week-longexpedition called Project Deep in1965. This resulted in a map ofDeep Cave which indicated adepth of about 290 feet and a

length of over one mile. In the1970s, the large ranch containingthe caves was subdivided, andcavers lost access to the property.Since the purchase, remappingefforts in Deep Cave have extend-ed two kilometers, with less thanhalf the known cave beingremapped.

Deep Cave is in remarkable con-dition for such a major cave. A vir-gin passage has been foundminutes from the entrance. Notedfor its fine formations, it is a com-plex vertical and horizontal maze.The unusual passage morphologyindicates the cave may have beenformed by rising sulfate-rich waterand has a similar genesis asCarlsbad Caverns and LechuguillaCave in New Mexico.

Punkin Cave Punkin Cave, alsolocated on the property, is a signifi-cant roost for Mexican Free-tailbats. The cave is not used as anursery cave and appears to be

used by males from July to earlyNovember. Punkin has twoentrances. The main one is approx-imately 20 by 40 feet and drops 50feet into a large entrance room.The second entrance is a 30 footpit. This cave is generally closedin the summer to protect the batsand birds that use the cave. Theentrance pit offers opportunities

for cavers to practice their verticaltechniques.A fern located in the entrance

room appears to be unique inTexas. Samples have been collect-ed and sent to biologists for identi-fication. Punkin Cave was minedfor guano in the early 60s. Thereare reports and evidence that thecave caught fire and burned in thelate 60s.

Historically, only the entranceroom of Punkin Cave was knownto cavers. However, explorationindicates that Punkin Cave is alsovery large and may rival Deep insize and depth. It also shows evi-dence of hydrogen sulfide originsfrom ascending artesian waters.Both have provided significantinsight into the origin of caves inthe Edwards Plateau.

Volunteer Efforts TCMA volun-teers have provided thousands ofhours of work on the property.Since October 2004, we have creat-ed a management plan, removedtons of garbage, put the cabin intoworking order, removed cedar andbrush, built trails, installed a rain-fall collection system, built a

wildlife water system, and markedthe boundaries. Weve had twoBoy Scout Eagle projects and havelead numerous Boy Scout VentureCrews, college classes, and recre-

ation programs at the property.

Hawks, Butterflies, and More We knew we had a very specialplace when we held our first workweekend. In one day, more than500 hawks were seen migratingoverhead, along with thousands ofMonarch Butterflies, and a fantas-tic bat flight occurred at Punkin

Cave that evening. Weve seen fox,deer, snakes, lizards, horned toads,porcupines, and wild turkeys.Numerous songbirds make theproperty home, along with cliffswallows and Great Horned Owls.

In the coming year, we plan toinstall a permanent on-site sani-tary system and additional wildlifewatering systems; plant somenative wildflowers, including

Milkweed; and begin to managewild hogs and cedar. The countyNRCS agent has provided valuablesuggestions.

Editors note: A BAS outing tothe property may be arrangedin the future, if there is interestin a long-days event.

Deep and Punkin Nature Preserve Carta Valley, Edwards CountyGeary Schindel, Property Manager, Texas Cave Management Association

Save the Laja, Inc., a Texas501(c)(3) fostering watershedand habitat protection in the

Texas-Central Mexico corridor,has joined forces with BexarAudubon to increase knowl-edge and understanding ofcorridor and border issues.Look for a series of articles infuture issues ofBexar Tracks.



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