Fripp Audubon
Annual Summary

September 2010 to June 2011

The Fripp Audubon Club has concluded another very productive and successful season. Our goals for the Audubon club have been continue to expand our membership, increase participation and to offer diverse  programs, workshops, and field trips  This past year we were able to involve a large number of our membership in our programs and field trips. Below are highlight our activities:

Programs -        Multiple speakers presented six diverse programs and workshops. We were pleased to have an average of 100 participants for each program and over 600 joined us throughout the year.

Field Trips -      Fripp Audubon sponsored six field trips conducted by Ken Scott and a total of 136 participants joined us for visits to a diverse range of birding habitats. Highlights were the Fripper Boat Trip, a visit to the birds of Prey Center and a most memorable winter outing to Donnelly WMA

Christmas Bird Count -     Our second year was very successful and we had 65 participants. This is an important annual program that we expect will continue to grow each year.

Field Studies -   Fripp Audubon has continued to participate in a number of   important field studies and this year were involved with 6 studies

Piping Plover Study - SCDNR
Mid Winter Eagle Study - SCDNR
Wilson Plover Study - SCDNR
Osprey Monitoring Project - Low Country Institute
Black Skimmer Project - USFW

In looking back at the 2011 the Fripp Audubon has been able to share birding and nature programs with over 800 individuals and members throughout the Fripp and Beaufort community. Thank you for your support and involvement.

Pete