The Corpus Christi Northwest Branch Library offers a five month series on Amateur Birding highlighting On the Wings of Cranes: Larry Walkinshaw’s Life Story. Appropriately, Larry Walkinshaw, an amateur birder of extraordinary ability and motivation, represents a perfect match for the Northwest Branch Library that serves as the community focal point for amateur birders of all persuasions and all ages.
The program series start at 2:00 PM on November 15, 2008 in the Library’s Conference Room, 3202 McKinze Road, Corpus Christi, Texas. An overview of Walkinshaw’s life of birding contributions will kick-off the series. Author L. M Schake will narrate the entire series and be available to sign copies. Copies will be offered for sale to the public with all proceeds going to the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi to support their nature conservation programs. For additional details on the series contact Lynda Whitton, Librarian at 361-241-9329 or lyndawh@cctexas.com, Jo Creglow with the Library and an Outdoor Club officer at bjcreglow@att.net or Pat Botkin the Outdoor Club member in charge of book sales at larbot@str.rr.com.
“This series of presentations is designed to inform and inspire those interested as private citizens to enhance the natural world,” according to Schake. Walkinshaw always believed that in the end,
concerned citizens made the difference. The winter programs are designed to be of special interest to visiting ‘Winter Texans’ residing in this ‘Birdiest of Regions’ in the nation. All meetings will conviene in the Library.
The 3:00 PM December 13th event addresses Christmas Bird Counting. Walkinshaw published on this event, one he loved and participated in for almost 70 years. At 2:00 PM on January 13th, 2009, Kirtland’s Warblers capture stage center as the last species Walkinshaw rescued from extinction. February will feature Whooping Cranes, another of three species Walkinshaw did more to save for longer than any. This Whooping Crane program will coincide with the Port Aransas, Texas Whooping Crane Celebrations of Febuary 26 thru March 1, 2009.
The March and April programs remain under discussion but tentatively include topics of special interest to youthfull naturalists. Come and participate. Helping everyone understand nature, helps us all. See you at the Library!
