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Nominating Committee

Quiz . . . by Chuck Kleber Election of officers for open
positions on the Friends’ Board of
NEVADA’S BIRDS – Take this quiz and find out if you fly high. . .or Directors will be held at our Sep-
can even fly at all. Match the clue with the bird. They are all native tember Annual Meeting. We have
to Nevada. three open positions – President,
Vice President and Director. If
you would like to nominate some-
Nevada has recorded 467 species of birds and 283 are native to one—or yourself (don’t be shy)—
our state. The Desert Trumpet could use the scientific name, like please email me at fjorgensen@
agelaius phoeniceus (red-winged blackbird), but that wouldn’t be aol.com or call # 775-727-6784.
fair. As always, the DT is guided by its nationally known sense of fair —Barb Jorgensen
play and understanding.
Desert Trumpet
1. Greater Roadrunner A. Call is a single, loud “kreek”
Editor
Barbara Wolin
2, Clark’s Grebe B. Widely known as a wild canary Contributing Writers
Louis C. Kleber
3. Great Egret C. Has three toes H. Dan Wray
Barbara Wolin

4. Black-billed Magpie D. Bluish-gray head and back with Publishers
white underside Norm Kresge
Barbara Wolin

5. American Goldfinch E. Seldom flaps its wings in flight Administrative Assistant
Phyllis Lisi
6. Three-toed Woodpecker F. Has teardrop-shaped plume Second Violinist
Norman Wolin
7. Mountain Chickadee G. Bubbling and flute-like song
The Desert Trumpet is published month-
ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
8. Canyon Wren H. Eats insects, snakes and rodents opinions and points of view expressed by
writers are their own and do not necessarily
reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
9. Gambel’s Quail I. Large, white bird with yellow bill each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
interested in becoming part of the Desert
Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
10. Western Meadowlark J. White eyebrow with pale forrcnews@cox.net
gray sides FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
organization dedicated solely to the welfare
of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
11. Turkey Vulture K. Has long bill to extract insects vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
from crevices and funding for projects including envi-
ronmental education, teacher workshops,
natural resource protection, cultural resource
monitoring, hike programs and other services.
12. Loggerhead Shrike L. Black and white markings with Annual individual membership is $25.00.
unusually long, iridescent green tail General meetings are held four times a
year; Board meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
unless otherwise posted. Messages may
Answers on page 7 be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
friendsofredrockcanyon.org

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