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.

SABO couldn't function without the support and assistance of volunteers. Our sincerest thanks to the following dedicated individuals who assisted us during the 2007 and 2008 seasons:

Dell Anderson
Janice, Mercedes, Bianca, and Marc Antia
Jan Baker
Shannon Bellson
Alan Blixt
Lorene Calder
Charly Cavender
Nancy Cole
Nathan and Sarah Colvin
Gayle Ehlers
Warren and Kathy Hoffard
Cary and Macre Inabinet
Emmet McGuire
Larry, Nancy, and Sierra Norris
Chuck and Susan Ostrander
Judy Pike
Cathie and Ian Sayre
Megan, Aaron, and Owen Sneary
Bill Taylor
Sharon Travis
Carl Underwood
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.

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 lent their expertise to SABO.

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 14 December 2008.