Kenya: A Wildlife SafariFew places can boast such a rich variety of birds and mammals. The mammals are legendary, the diversity of birds unparalleled. We visit some of Kenya’s finest reserves including the soda lakes of the Rift Valley where a million flamingos can be seen while Fish Eagles, kingfishers and Goliath Herons can be found around the freshwater lakes; the western rain forests where hornbills and turacos can be seen side by side; to Samburu where bustards, Secretary Birds and Bateleurs scour the arid acacia habitat and the Mara – the Africa of everyone’s dreams, with thousands of ungulates on the open plain, a perfect place for predators. This wildlife safari is the next best thing to being there! This presentation is only available as a PowerPoint program |
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Bharatpur: India’s Bird Paradise: |
In 1956 it became a bird sanctuary and within 10 years the guns were silenced. In 1985 the park was declared a World Heritage site and is now one of the world’s premier wetland. Surrounded by woodland and savannah, the ruling force of this ecosystem is the monsoon, which triggers nesting for over 130 species. A superb array of birds and mammals including the only wintering site for the Siberian Crane in the Indian subcontinent can be found here.
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Within the birding boundaries of the Western Palearctic, Morocco holds not only a good variety of endemic species, and true rarities such as the Bald Ibis, but also easy access to several of the sought after desert dwellers.
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The Owls of Eastern North AmericanOur fascination with these often heard but seldom seen nocturnal species has been going on for centuries. Learn about the life, special adaptations, habitats, irruptions, prey, vocalizations and problems that face the 12 species of owls that are likely to be encountered in eastern North America. |
South Florida and the Dry TortugasThis presentation visits all of South Florida’s birding habitats as well as internationally known sites such as “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the Everglades National Park and seven small islands 70 miles west of Key West collectively known as the Dry Tortugas, during spring migration. |
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Florida’s sub-tropical climate makes it unique as a number of species such as Smooth-billed Ani, Florida Scrub-Jay, Snail Kite, Magnificent Frigatebird, Brown Noddy, Sooty Tern and Masked Booby are found nowhere else within the United States. Along with the Miami “exotics” South Florida is one of North America’s premier birding destination.
Britain's Seabird ColoniesBritain's majestic shoreline hosts some of the most important and easily accessible seabird colonies in the world. No less than 19 species call this home - including staggering numbers of auks, along with a large percentage of the world's population of Storm-Petrels, Shags and Great Skuas as well as the world's largest Gannet colony. We will visits some of the more critical sites; see why these species thrive around the British Isles; understand how so many different species can coexist within such a small space and explain the perils that these seabirds face. |
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What’s in a Name? The Origins of Bird NamesFrom Avocet to Yellowlegs, from accipiter to zenaida ……..who deemed these words to be the correct bird names? What do they mean? Where did these words come from and why were they chosen? Are they always a perfect fit? Are they politically correct? We will also take a look at the whimsical, strange and occasional fantasy connection behind the origins of some bird names. |
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Attracting Ruby-throated HummingbirdsOnly one hummingbird resides east of the Mississippi – the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Find out why you might just be missing out on sighting this tiny jewel. Learn about the amazing life cycle; sugar solutions; how to design the prefect garden to attract them and what plants they find irresistible. |
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Landscaping for WildlifeThough the larger picture of habitat destruction and suburban development continues at an alarming rate, we can help re-establish native plantings to our small half-acre and establish not only a paradise for ourselves but a haven for wildlife. Suggestions for plantings and design as well as all aspects of attracting wildlife will be covered in this presentation highlighting the birds, butterflies and animals that can be found in the Delaware Valley. |
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Inviting Winter Birds to your BackyardFind out what you can do to entice birds and turn your backyard into an avian haven, during the winter months. We will discuss feeders and feeding; nest and hibernation boxes; plants and landscape design; ponds and bird bathes; common species, and the winter visitors you are likely to and would like to attract. Note: this program is geared towards the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.
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