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 over 100 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. Those who are interested in becoming members may send a note to:
Catherine Kohus
Treasurer
Augusta Bird Club
2290 Old Greenville Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
Please include your name(s), mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address (optional), along with a check for your dues (see below), made payable to "Augusta Bird Club." Also please indicate whether you would like to receive the club newsletter via e-mail or regular mail.
| Individual* | Couple* (2 people at the same address) |
Family* (3 or more people at the same address) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $15 | $25 | $30 |
| 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. NOTE: This table reflects the increase in regular dues, effective in 2009.
Authorized members of the Augusta Bird Club are eligible to register to make minor updates to this Web site, including rare bird sightings, field trip announcements, and (soon) news items to go on the home page. Just CLICK HERE to get started, and follow the directions.
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