THE ART & SCIENCE OF BIRDING
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LECTURES at The Newark Museum*
Thursdays, April 17 and April 24 •Wine & cheese reception, 6-7
pm • Lecture: 7-8 pm;
Subscription fee: Newark Museum members $20; non-members $25; individual
lectures $15
Pre-registration is required; call 973-596-6613.
Scientific Observations, Artistic Interpretations
- David Allen Sibley
Thursday, April 17, 7-8 pm
Using his beautifully detailed illustrations from the National
Audubon Society field guide, The Sibley Guide to Birds, David
Sibley explores why the connection between people and the
natural world is more endangered today than ever before. He will
also discuss
how bird-watching can help people connect to the natural world,
and
how it can help us better understand today’s critical
environmental
issues. Sibley will give insider’s perspective on how he has
combined the acute power of observation with artistic
interpretation to reveal the majesty of birds and all their
variations.
Birds on the Wind: The Miracle of Migration
- Kevin T. Karlson
Thursday, April 24, 7-8 pm
Kevin Karlson, who has spent more than 28 years
photographing birds in their natural habitats—from
the wilds of the Alaskan Arctic to the rainforests
of South America, will show through his photographs how
each year during migration birds perform amazing feats
of physical endurance. Through these rare photographs
of various species, he will demonstrate that nothing is more
fascinating in the avian world than migratory movements of
birds, from the 20,000-mile annual journeys of the Arctic terns
to the 1,200-mile non-stop flights of Blackpoll warblers. Mr.
Karlson recently co-authored the
innovative book The Shorebird Guide.
FIELD TRIP - Experience
Birding
Saturday, May 17, 7 am to 5 pm
Fee: Newark Museum Members $30 ; non-members $35
Pre-registration required; call 973-596-6613.
Space is limited.
Guide: Patrick Scherer, Senior Naturalist
at the New Jersey Audubon Society Lorrimer Sanctuary.
New Jersey hosts an amazing concentration of bird life
throughout the year, especially during spring migration. Join
naturalist Patrick Scherer for a daylong excursion of bird
watching at two migration hotspots. First, visit Garrett
Mountain in West Paterson to see songbirds such a warblers,
thrushes and tanagers. In the afternoon, we will focus on ducks,
raptors and shorebirds at the Hackensack Meadowlands. Please
wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a bag lunch and
binoculars. Bird
watching is the fastest growing outdoor pastime and for good
reason!
(Rain or shine, meet at The Newark Museum: departure–7 am;
return–5 pm. Binoculars can also be reserved at the time of
pre-registration.)
Looking to attend both
lectures and the field trip? Sign up for the
BIRDING PACKAGE!
Newark Museum
Members $45; non-members $55
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
www.newarkmuseum.org
For additional information, call, write or email
NJAS Department
of Education
Center for Research and Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 861-0700
New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) is a statewide, not-for-profit, membership
organization committed to preserving New Jersey’s habitats and species
biodiversity. We invite your support through
membership and participation
in our programs.
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