Sarah Prescott was elected to the board of directors at our January meeting. Sarah comes from a family of environmentalists, so her passion for conservation and the protection of wildlife habitats comes naturally. She hopes to work in conservation when she finishes her degree in Environmental Sciences at UNO.

125th annual Christmas Bird Count was held on December 15, 2024. Specialy trained birding teams counted what they could see in four specific areas. Seventy-four species of birds were ID’d and counted for a grand total of 11,085 birds.

January members program was presented by Conor Gearin, 1st Vice President, who spoke about the value of small-scale urban habitats to birds. The main message? Even small backyards and parks can have a positive impact on birds and other vulnerable species that depend on native plants for food and shelter.

January Field trip to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge was well attended and members enjoyed seeing Snow Geese and other waterfowl from the comfort of the visitor center.

nominate officers and directors Each spring, Audubon Society of Omaha holds an election for our chapter’s leadership. If you, or someone you know, would like to join the board, please contact Bennett Amdor, 2nd Vice President, at bamdor@audubonomaha.org