Monthly Presentation

Restoring Fire in Fire-Adapted Florida Scrub: Perceptions of wildfire in the early 1900s produced a policy of fire suppression across North America. Yet fire is an integral part of many ecosystems worldwide that acts as a powerful ecological and evolutionary agent. Abe will introduce us to Florida Scrub, Florida’s most endangered ecosystem, and the role …

Presentation by Lauri Shaffer Designed for beginning and intermediate birders who would like some tips on learning bird songs. Photos, mnemonics, and songs of at least 60 birds will be presented. We’ll practice describing a few songs to be able to take notes that will help us remember the bird by ear. Resources will also …

Doug will review the recent successes in bird conservation with species such as the Bald Eagle, Osprey, and Peregrine Falcon, and our current challenges with endangered and species of greatest conservation need. Some of these include Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Golden-winged, Cerulean, and Blackpoll warblers, Wood thrush and Swainson’s Thrush. Recently retired as a Wildlife Biologist and …

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7:30 PM at the Kelly Township Supervisors’ Building (551 Zeigler RD/Lewisburg, PA) Owls have been viewed as creatures of mystery and fear in various cultures through the ages. They are highly adapted to a nocturnal lifestyle, a time when humans seek warmth, shelter and light. Pennsylvania’s owls range in size …