The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory is still a small organization, and we'd like you to know who we are, where we've been, and where we're going.

SABO was founded by Naturalist/Directors Tom Wood and Sheri Williamson with the able and enthusiastic support of volunteer Director Mark Newstrom. Eduardo Gómez Limón, co-founder of Monte Sonorense, is SABO's International Associate who has worked on the Sonoran Ecotourism Project and banding projects in Sonora.

To guide SABO's conservation, education, and advocacy efforts, we have assembled a Board of Advisors selected for their knowledge and experience in a wide range of disciplines, including ornithology, conservation biology, education, and economic development. Its first member was respected author, lecturer, and optics and birding expert Pete Dunne, Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. Craig Anderson, founder of Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast, Dr. Millicent S. Ficken, ornithologist and professor emeritus of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Jeff Price, ornithologist, and Dr. Forrest Davis, founder of High Lonesome BirdTours have also graciously agreed to lend their expertise to SABO.

SABO couldn't function without the support and assistance of volunteers. Our sincerest thanks to the following dedicated individuals who assisted us during the 2006 and 2007 seasons:

Janet and Mike Abbot
Dell Anderson
Janice, Mercedes, Bianca, and Marc Antia
Shannon Bellson
Pat and Verna Berry
Lorene Calder
Nathan and Sarah Colvin
Gayle Ehlers
Cary and Macre Inabinet
Larry, Nancy, and Sierra Norris
Chuck and Susan Ostrander
Judy Pike
Carole Skeen
Megan, Aaron, and Owen Sneary
Bill Taylor
Liz Van Horn Taylor
Beth Weller
Erika Wilson
Phil and Phyllis Woodring

Many visitors to SABO's banding stations have pitched in when we were short handed. Though we're unable to acknowledge them all by name, their contributions are no less appreciated.

For more information on activities, membership, internships, or volunteer opportunities, please contact us:

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory
P.O. Box 5521
Bisbee, AZ 85603-5521
(520) 432-1388

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Membership information

SABO is a federally recognized tax-exempt charitable organization as defined under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; contributions are tax-deductible. SABO is a cooperator in Partners In Flight and a member of the American Bird Conservancy's Bird Conservation Alliance.

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This section was last updated 08 November 2007.