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typically have several presentations scheduled, and here are the details.
Some of these are open to the public and some are not.
2019/2020
Presentation Schedule |
Date
& Time |
Topic |
Description |
Location |
| Cancelled
due to Coronavirus - March
26th - 7:00pm |
Raptors of the
Midwest |
While most Iowans may
recognize our more common raptors, like the Red-tailed and Cooper’s
Hawks, along with the Great-horned and Barred Owls, there are many
other raptors that only occasionally nest in our state, along with
many other species that pass through on migration. Join us for an
interesting presentation where you will learn about the hawks, falcons,
eagles, owls, and vultures that live in Iowa or migrate through
on their way to nesting or wintering areas. We’ll discuss
their physical traits as well as identifying the prey they seek,
and the habitat they prefer for nesting and rearing their young.
You’ll also learn tips for identifying these birds of prey,
when you spot one sitting or on the wing. And of course there will
be many colorful photos to help with identification! |
Pioneer Heritage
Library
204 N. Vine Street
LeGrand, Iowa |
| Cancelled
due to Coronavirus -
March 30th - 1:00pm |
Iowa’s
Spectacular Spring Songbird Migration |
Iowa’s location
in the center of the country makes it a great location for observing
and enjoying the spring songbird migration. I will present photos
and will share my knowledge of more than 30 warbler species, along
with the many colorful vireos, tanagers, and other migrating passerines.
Physical characteristics of the various species, useful for identification,
along with habitat favored during migration, migration dates, favorite
field guides, etc., will be discussed. Photo emphasis is on behavior,
including singing, nesting, and especially catching insects and
larvae. |
Senior College
- Woodlands Creek Independent Living Center - 12675 Woodlands
Pkwy, Clive |
| Cancelled
due to Coronavirus - April
9th - 7:00pm |
Iowa’s
Spectacular Spring Songbird Migration |
Iowa’s location
in the center of the country makes it a great location for observing
and enjoying the spring songbird migration. I will present photos
and will share my knowledge of more than 30 warbler species, along
with the many colorful vireos, tanagers, and other migrating passerines.
Physical characteristics of the various species, useful for identification,
along with habitat favored during migration, migration dates, favorite
field guides, etc., will be discussed. Photo emphasis is on behavior,
including singing, nesting, and especially catching insects and
larvae. |
Pioneer Heritage
Library
204 N. Vine Street
LeGrand, Iowa |
| Cancelled
due to Coronavirus -April
17th - 7:00pm |
Climate For
Change |
As we experience an
exploding human population and rapidly increasing pressure upon
remaining habitat, the plant and animal communities that make up
our planet’s diverse ecosystems are under siege. Along with
covering Iowa’s natural history, I am an Iowa outdoor writer
and nature photographer who has ventured to the jungles of South
America, the savannas of Africa, the icy shores of Antarctica, and
the high mountain stronghold of New Guinea’s fabled Birds
of Paradise. Join me for a slide presentation and lecture, as we
discover many spectacular species of wildlife, and explore some
of our planet’s most wild places. We will discuss the challenges
faced by many of these creatures, as we highlight several local
and global success stories and consider the need for environmental
sustainability during this 21st century. |
Des Moines Science
Center - Public welcome with paid admission - 401 W. Martin
Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines |
Cancelled
due to Coronavirus -May
2nd - 7:00pm
|
South Georgia
Island - Nature's Masterpiece
|
In the Atlantic Ocean,
nestled about half-way between the tips of South America and Africa,
a 100 mile long mountainous island towers above the sea. It’s
beaches are a wildlife paradise, crowded with battling bull Elephant
and Fur Seals, all vying for space with several species of penguins,
which number into the hundreds of thousands! This British protectorate
(former headquarters for the South Atlantic whaling fleet) is now
managed as a pristine environment. Home to more than 100 million
birds, including several species of Albatross, these protective
measures are expected to push the population to 300 million. Come
see and learn about this magical place, as we ply the scenic bays,
aboard the Ortelius, an expedition ship, built to navigate some
of the roughest seas in the world. Prepared as an educational and
stunningly beautiful presentation.
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Iowa Ornithologists
Spring Meeting - Swan Lake State Park, Carroll IA
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