The Annual Picnic was attended by approximately 30 members.  Food was in abundant supply and then there were the desserts.  
​Top Photos by Thomas Gulley

 WOW!!  What a beautiful morning and day.  Cool with the winds coming off Lake Rousseau, but after crossing the dam to the other side; very nice.  We had birds!!! Brown Pelicans, Bald Eagle, Anhingas, Cormorants, Great Blue  Herons,Great, Snowy & Cattle Egrets, Ospreys, Sandhill Cranes, Tree & Barn Swallows at the parking lot. Crossing the dam Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-eyed & Yellow-throated Vireos, Bobwhites, trio of Woodpeckers, Common Yellowthroat, Parulas, Pine, Palm, Yellow-throated and Prairie Warblers!  Did I say we had birds?  Why yes, yes I did.  Loggerhead Shrike, Royal Terns, and Tricolored Heron at the lock, The island did not disappoint.  We had a total of 51 species for the trip.  The eBird link to the species seen is here.  

​ Photos Courtesy of Linda David  Top Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Bottom Boat-tailed Grackle

Many items were donated for the White Elephant sale along with many excellent silent auction items were up for bid. A striking quilt and sham made and donated by Jan Doudna, 2 superb cutting boards made and donated by Jim Lewis, and several baskets loaded with many useful items were among those in the auction.  Many of the audience brought bleach, towels, paper towels, soaps, etc. that Michele needs for the care of her charges.  There were games for children, baked goods, a food vendor and several bird walks conducted by Linda Vandeveen .