Hello-

We apologize for the length between posts, but as usual things are busy. 

The winter is shaping up to be a great one.  Contact us now if you would like to make reservations.  February is already booked solid!  The past hurricane season was quite merciful to the field station with minimal wind and rain damage.  We are looking forward to some new improvements at the station this year and look forward to seeing some new and old friends.  The Christmas bird count is tentatively scheduled for mid December, stay tuned for details.  Thanks to all of our supporters and members this year we wouldn’t have been able to do any of the work we do without you!

Hello AWA members, supporters, and friends-

The 2008-2009 season is rapidly approaching.  As usual, the field station will be open on December 1st.  December is gearing up to be busy so make your reservations now at navopatia@gmail.com.  We are all excited about the upcoming winter and spring.  There will be a host of new projects and outreach initiatives this year.  We are fortunate and thankful to member donations to welcome our staff biologist, Lydia Lozano, of nearby Sinaloa, back this year.  Lydia will be managing our research and education programs this winter.  Thanks to a kidney transplant and everyone’s prayers, Robin Hiersche will be returning this winter as well.  We are very excited to have our on staff EMT, massage therapist, musical enchanter, and bearer of goodwill back with us.  

Members, be sure to check your mailbox in the upcoming weeks for our latest newesletter.  It will be posted on our website at a later date.

Due to rising gas and food prices throughout the continent the Alamos Wildlands Alliance is forced to raise prices this season. As reflected on the website we had to raise prices $5.00 (USD) per night.  All of the wonderful food and ammenties have remained the same, with several improvements.  The Navopatia field station remains not only a principal education and research site but also the best ecotourism value in Sonora.  We hope to see you this year.

The Field Station is soon to be up and running.  Sallie and Adam retuned to find that the summer hurricanes did minimal damage.  Ruben and Lupita look forward to seeing everyone again even though Ruben has again lost quite a bit of weight.  Joaquin passed the summer well also.  

Shorebird migration does not seem to have hit yet, however there are plenty of birds moving through.  There were a few new clearcuts on the road out to the coast but none near the proposed reserve.  Thanks to everyone for their support and more news will follow.