Brian Beckner and Tour #1

December Tours

During the month of December we conducted tours of the course centered around our involvement with Audubon International.  Our guide on these tours is Brian Beckner.  Brian is the owner and operator of Native Bird Boxes, a company that builds, installs, maintains and monitors bird boxes for the purpose of providing a habitat for our cavity dwelling birds.  Each box is "species specific" and situated in the proper location for nesting.  Brian's knowledge and energy provided for an informative and entertaining session.  We have hosted three tours to date and close to 60 members have participated.  Brian's passion for the outdoors goes well beyond wildlife.  He has done a wonderful job of educating our members on our entire ecosystem and how it impacts our property.  There are six categories that are required by Audubon International for Stonebridge to maintain certification and Brian covers all six: Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, Water Quality Management and Outreach and Education.   

I hope everyone will get a chance to participate in a tour or attend the presentation scheduled for January 27, 2015 in the clubhouse.  Stonebridge is a unique property that provides habitats for a wide variety of living creatures.  We take great ownership in our responsibility to maintain a healthy environment for our Members and "ALL" of our guests.

Wood Stork in flight

Great Egret 

Great Blue Heron