Backyard Birders
Our goal is to appreciate, understand and identify
birds in our backyards and the environs of Placitas.
The format of our meetings can range from simply
identifying birds at our feeders, to hosting a speaker
on subjects relating to birding, or bird walks in around
our local areas.
Meetings are held at the Placitas Cafe.
We meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 am,
January through November.
Meeting dates for 2023 are attached, and also listed
on the Jardineros master calendar.
Backyard Birders began in 2012
All members are welcome!
Previous Chairs -
Judith Roderick
Lilith Ren
Annie Gross
Natale Searl, founder
Diane Wise, inspiration for
Backyard Birders
MEMBERS -
Seth Betterly
Ellie Blossom
Connie Falk
Janice Grann
Robert Grann
Annie Gross
Nancy Guist
Kathy Hays
Janis Hirsh
Lorraine Hirsh
Rosemary Kapsch
Linda Lockett
Marta Neely Lucas
Leslie Nipps
Jan O’Boyle
Charlotte Perry
Jean Roberts
Joanne Ruhl
Nancy Smith
Paul Smith
Mike Stoy
Sandy Stoy
Sherri Streicher
Betty Vreeke
Erica Wendel-Oglesby
Nancy Yates
A Joyful Journey — Celebrating More Than 55 Years of Sharing & Caring
Joanne Ruhl, Chair 2023
Some photos of birders first outing and in-person
meeting in a very long time! Click on each photo
to enlarge