Speaker Series 2018-2019: “Peregrine Falcons: Predators of Urban Canyons”

One of the biggest success stories in conservation was the reintroduction of the Peregrine Falcon to the eastern U.S. In Ohio, cities, such as Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland and other “urban mountains” became the stronghold of the falcons. Chad and Chris Saladin have been falcon watchers and trackers for a long time and know the history of many of the pairs of birds in and around northeast Ohio. Find out how the falcons are faring on the bridges and buildings of the urban canyons. ​​

Western Cuyahoga Audubon Speaker Series 2018-2019 

Program: “Peregrine Falcons: Predators of Urban Canyons”
Presenters: Chad and Chris Saladin
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM 
Location: Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070 Map
Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Photo: Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) with Kill by Will Mayall [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons

Description: One of the biggest success stories in conservation was the reintroduction of the Peregrine Falcon to the eastern U.S. In Ohio, cities, such as Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland and other “urban mountains” became the stronghold of the falcons. Chad and Chris Saladin have been falcon watchers and trackers for a long time and know the history of many of the pairs of birds in and around northeast Ohio. Find out how the falcons are faring on the bridges and buildings of the urban canyons. ​

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Watch the ​Peregrine Falcons Playlist via @YouTube of informational stories by Chris and Chad Saladin based in Cleveland, Ohio about their conservation work with Peregrine Falcons over the last twenty years.

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WCAS Tiny Auction Fundraiser for the Birds Tuesday, May 7, 2019

During the program Western Cuyahoga Audubon will host a silent auction. We hope you'll bid on this beautiful and creative collection of items donated by the artists themselves to fundraise for chapter conservation programs for the birds. Proceeds support chapter conservation activities. Please bid generously WCAS Peeps! Auction items are below:

Above: ​Susie Frazier's Mantra Blocks are visibly weathered from a previous life on Cleveland bridge building projects.  They symbolize the beauty created from the scars we collect on our journey.  
Item Details
Item: ​Susie Frazier's Mantra Blocks
Details: Made from reclaimed wood 8" L x 7" H x 1.5" D Sawtooth hook on the back for easy hanging 
Minimum Bid: $30.00 ea. 
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 3, blocks available -"Listen", "Discover", and "Awaken"
Website: View more art at https://www.susiefrazier.com/

Above: ​​​“Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into The Nest” by Julie Zickefoose. "If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in bird nests, or what happens after a fledgling leaves the nest, come along on Julie’s sensitive exploration of often-uncharted ornithological ground. This beautiful book is as much an art book as it is a natural history, something readers have come to expect from Julie Zickefoose. More than 400 watercolor paintings show the breathtakingly swift development of seventeen different species of wild birds. Sixteen of those species nest on Julie's wildlife sanctuary, so she knows the birds intimately, and writes about them with authority. To create the bulk of this extraordinary work, Julie would borrow a wild nestling, draw it, then return it to its nest every day until it fledged. Some were orphans she raised by hand, giving the ultimate insider’s glimpse into their lives. In sparkling prose, Julie shares a lifetime of insight about bird breeding biology, growth, and cognition. As an artist and wildlife rehabilitator, Julie possesses a unique skill set that includes sketching and painting rapidly from life as well as handling delicate hatchlings. She is uniquely positioned to create such an opus, and in fact, nothing like it has ever been attempted. Julie has many fans, and she will gain many more with this unparalleled work." - Amazon
Item Details
Item: ​​“Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into The Nest” by Julie Zickefoose
​Details: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016. Color and b&w plates and illustrations index 338 pages. New / 9" - 12" tall. Format: Hardback
Minimum Bid: $28.00 ea. 
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 2 
Website: View more art at ​http://www.juliezickefoose.com/index.php

Above:  Birds and Beans Coffee. We have 2 packages of just shipped ground Scarlet Tanager Dark Roast and Baltimore Oriole French Roast Decaf for auction! Every cup of coffee you drink supports "shade-grown" coffee - coffee that is grown under the canopy of forests, not in clear cut acres, and contributing to the livelihood of the families that work the coffee farms. "Bird Friendly Coffee is Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC) certified and represents a gold standard in ethical and sustainable coffee business. Bird Friendly® coffee is coffee that comes from family farms in Latin America that provide good, forest-like habitat for birds. Rather than being grown on farms that have been cleared of vegetation, Bird Friendly coffees are planted under a canopy of trees. These trees provide the shelter, food and homes migratory and local birds need to survive." ~ Birds and Beans 
Item Details
Item:  Birds and Beans Coffee
Details: 2, 12oz, Scarlet Tanager Dark Roast and Wood Thrush Medium Roast coffee, ground
Minimum Bid: $12.00 each bag
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 2 
Website: https://birdsandbeanscoffee.com/

Above: ​ The “Dance” by Beth Nilges-Nehamkin is a very special addition to home or office. This one of a kind print is hand designed by the artist and printed on a special high laser printer. "Nature has always been a fundamental source of inspiration for work. From nature comes spirituality and an inner emotional vision. My favorite subjects are the things I love from the natural world: People, animals, birds, and spiritual visions and yearning."
Item Details
Item: ​​“Dance” by Beth Nilges-Nehamkin. A laminated copy of the artist's statement is included.
​Details: Color, black metal frame, clear plexiglass front piece, print 13" H x 19"W
Minimum Bid: $75.00 
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 1 
​Website: View more art at ​https://www.facebook.com/beth.nilgesnehamkin

Above: This delightful Painted Birdhouse by Laura Dumm is fun! "Color is my first love and nature is my second. My goal is to create paintings that give the eye many places to explore. I thrive on busy but organized shapes. I want my paintings to tell a story." 
Item Details
Item: Painted Birdhouse by Laura Dumm, Artist
​Details: Wood construction, acrylic paint, 6"H X 3.5" D
Minimum Bid: $45.00
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 1
Website: View more art at www.dummart.com

Above: Beautiful signed, framed print, "High Summer Bluebirds" by Julie Zickefoose (Eastern Bluebirds) and a lovely addition to your home.
Item Details
Item: "High Summer Bluebirds" by Julie Zickefoose (Eastern Bluebirds) Signed, Framed, Print
​Details: Limited edition of 400. Image Size: 10" x 14”. Printed on acid-free paper. Signed and numbered. Appeared as a cover of Bird Watcher's Digest. Professionally framed in a high quality, ​silver, decorative frame with picture hanging wire, and sealed with a protective backing.
Minimum Bid: $65.00
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 1
​Website: View more art at ​http://www.juliezickefoose.com/index.php

Item Description: "Look, See the Farm!" by Bill Wilson and Katie Fallon. Illustrated by Leigh Anne Carter (Hardcover). Look, See the Farm! is the heartwarming story of two sisters visiting their grandparents’ organic farm during each of the four seasons, discovering the many interesting creatures that make the farm their home. Young readers will gain a look at farm life and the animals living on the farm, as well as discovering the wild birds that thrive there. Look, See the Farm! teaches children about connecting with nature, as they join Kelsey and Avery in learning about local birds and their habits. Beautifully illustrated, with a universal message and an enduring appeal, let this exciting journey be the start of a newfound appreciation for nature’s beauty!
Item Details
Description: "Look, See the Farm!" by Bill Wilson and Katie Fallon. Illustrated by Leigh Anne Carter (Hardcover)
Minimum Bid: $15.00 ea. 
Delivery & Shipping: 'Customer Pick-Up' at Western Cuyahoga Audubon speaker program  Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Quantity available: 15  ​
Website: ​http://www.katiefallon.com/

Item Description: “Hogsback Lane 1” by Eileen Dorsey. Print of the original 30” x 30” oil painting by Eileen of a favorite birding and hiking location in the Rocky River Reservation, North Olmsted, Ohio. Eileen is west side Cleveland artist, an impasto oil painter, and Kent State Graduate. Visit the Eileen Dorsey Studio at 78th Street Studios. This print is ready for framing and perfect for home, office, or as a gift.
Item Details
Description: “Hogsback Lane 1” by Eileen Dorsey. 11” x 14”, matted, color print.
Minimum Bid: $35.00 ea. 
Delivery & Shipping: ’Customer Pick-Up' is free at monthly Western Cuyahoga Audubon activities, otherwise indicate shipping. 
Quantity available: 1 ​
​Website: http://eileendorsey.com/

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