The Augusta Bird Club was founded in 1966 by Dr. John Mehner, retired professor of biology at Mary Baldwin College. The club has been very active in local and statewide ornithological activities ever since. Many of its members have served or are serving on the board of the Virginia Society of Ornithology. The club last hosted the annual meeting of the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO) in May 2000.
From an initial membership of 30 the club has grown to nearly 200 members today. Over the years, club members have enthusiastically participated in the Breeding Bird Surveys, countless hours of fall hawk watching at Rockfish Gap and the Virginia Atlas Project (1984-1989) where members contributed over one thousand records of 131 species in 20 atlas blocks.
Membership is open to anyone irrespective of residence. Our membership year runs January through December, but you may join at any time of year. For a membership application, contact Treasurer Lisa Hamilton at 540-885-4808 or catbird@cfw.com, and be sure to include your snail mail address. Or, you may simply send a note including your name(s), mailing address, telephone number and email address (optional), along with a check for your dues, made payable to 'Augusta Bird Club,' to:
Ed Lawler, Treasurer
Augusta Bird Club
205 Rose Hill Circle
Staunton, VA 24401
| Individual* | Couple* (2 people at the same address) |
Family* (3 or more people at the same address) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $10 | $18 | $25 |
| Contributing | $25 | $35 | $40 |
| Sustaining | $50 | $60 | $75 |
*Any amount contributed over regular dues is tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent allowed by law. The Augusta Bird Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Augusta Bird Club © 2008