Highlands Plateau Audubon Society
Dedicated to the enjoyment and protection
of birds and their environment
Founded in 1996
Serving Highlands, Cashiers, Franklin
and Scaly Mountain
in Western North Carolina
The Charlie Davis Memorial
Blue Ridge Parkway
Annual Field Trip
Charlie Davis played a pivotal role in the early years of Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, serving as treasurer with good humor and grace for many years. His background in a lifelong career of accountancy, plus his love of nature, made him the perfect go-to guy for both our local chapter and for Audubon NC, where he served the Board well with his experience as an accountant. He was a man of the mountains, having been born and raised in Western NC and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as he was growing up in Waynesville. He was a talented birder who knew and loved well the Blue Ridge Parkway, and happily participated in our outings each year, usually arriving with something yummy from a fast food stop en route to our meeting point. Pat Davis too contributed her talents to our Board, and her warm muffins were often a highlight of early morning starts. Pat maintains her interest in and support for our work, for which we are most fortunate and grateful. Charlie will continue to be missed by all who came to know his quick wit and smile, his enthusiasm for all things in nature, and his valuable contributions to Audubon in time and treasure.
