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Summer 2006
California State Fair
They call it “Big Fun” and that’s exactly what visitors to the UC Davis Hatchery Exhibit had this year at the California State Fair. Fairgoers were awed as baby Quail and Chickens hatched right in front of their very eyes. The little ducklings sure put on a show too!
Executive Committee Meetings
Newly elected officials meet over the summer showing their devotion to the Club and its success. They figured, the more they get done over the summer, the smoother the rest of the year will be for the Club.
Fall Quarter 2006
Cosumnes River Preserve Nature Walk
What better way to kick off the new year than with a nature walk! That's exactly what these members did, with the added bonus of receiving a guided tour by volunteer naturalist Steve McClellan, who has hiked the Cosumnes River Preserve for 10 years. Through slough wetlands, oak forests, and open savannahs, we sighted many birds including large flocks of migrating Sandhill Cranes.
Sacramento Zoo Gardening Adventure at Lake Victoria

This weekend members decided to “give back” by volunteering to cut overgrown bushes and trees in the Sac Zoos' waterfowl attraction, Lake Victoria . Valerie Schneider met us at the front gate and took us on a little tour of the Zoo before our shift. She then took us behind the scenes and introduced us to Susan Healy for an up close encounter with a 2 month old Thick-billed Parrot raised by Susan and 2 baby Flamingos! Next we hooked up with Jason who’s in charge of the birds on exhibit. He gave us all the tools needed and got us set up in the lake area. Jason accompanied us for much of the time, and told us neat stories and made our work fun. Thanks so much Valerie, Susan, and Jason for making our experience at the Sacramento Zoo so wonderful!
Activities Fair and Bake Sale 2006
Each year SPAC (the Student Programs and Activities Center) gives student organizations the opportunity to make their name known to the student body, as well as earn revenue through the sale of baked goods and Club paraphernalia. AVS Club members represented our Club by advertising the then upcoming GGRO trip, and selling yummie cupcakes, brownies, cookies, deviled eggs, and also AVS Club t-shirts.
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory
Situated in the Marin Headlands, GGRO's Hawk Hill is the perfect spot from August through December to see migrating raptors. GGRO Volunteer Maggie Edwards kindly forfeited her day off to accompany us on our search for raptors. Unfortunately, Nov. 4 was a foggy day, so we did not spend long on the Hill. Instead, Maggie led us on a long hike throughout the area rich with songbirds, and a tour of the GGRO Stewardship Site.
Winter Quarter 2007
Pacific Poultry Breeder's Association Show
The annual Pacific Poultry Breeder's Association Show gives poultry fanciers the opportunity to show their birds, and enter judging competitions. Our Club Advisor, Dr. Francine Bradley, is a showmanship judge for this event. We participated by operating this industrially equipped kitchen at the fairgrounds, and serving up a warm breakfast and lunch menu. It was hard work, great fun, and the revenue generated will support future Club events.
California Raptor Center
The California Raptor Center, located in the city of Davis, rehabilitates and houses sick and injured raptors. The center, run by the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, takes in 250 raptors each year and is able to release 60% of those birds. Members visited the center and were guided by a staff member who introduced them to the birds and the work accomplished by the center. It was a wonderful experience, and at the end of the visit the club adopted one of the residents, a Turkey Vulture named Balzac.
Turkey Vulture Species Information
Spring Quarter 2007
Picnic Day
Each spring, UCD comes alive with Picnic Day, the largest student-run event in the nation, boasting over 50,000 visitors. This year, the Avian Sciences Club members sold t-shirts, and staffed the Poultry Extension’s hatchery exhibit at Meyer Hall.
BIRDATHON 2007
Shelley, Yolie, Emily, Angela, Liz, Johanna, Larissa, and Kylise (from the Wildlife Society) gathered very early on Sunday April 29 to participate in BIRDATHON 2007. This annual spring fundraiser for the Yolo Audubon Society (YAS) combines a day of fun-filled bird-watching with conservation. Our many generous supporters pledged to donate funds to YAS based on either a flat amount or per species identified on this one day. We counted 67 different species, with a total contribution of almost $300 to YAS that will be used to support their educational programs for elementary school kids and local conservation programs. Thanks to all for making this event a success for us, and for local birds and their habitats!
BIRDATHON Species List BIRDATHON Sponsors
Sacramento Zoo “Wings of Spring” Celebration
In honor of International Migratory Bird Day, the Sacramento Zoo sponsored “Wings of Spring” on May 5^th. Our friend at the Zoo, Valerie Schneider, kindly admitted members of the AVS Club free of charge on this special day! In addition to viewing the birds and other animals, we visited with the many local birding groups, companion parrot clubs, and wildlife organizations on hand. It was wonderful to be a part of this large turnout of local birding enthusiasts and conservationists!
Winter Quarter 2008
Avian Sciences Club Scrapbook Gathering

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