UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

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We conduct presentations on the the topics listed below, which we can present to your organization/club, either in person or be set up on electronic meeting sites such as Zoom and Google Meet. These presentations are informative and comprehensive.

• Beginning Birding-  Where to see birds, what is the best time see birds, how to identify birds and how to properly use binoculars for viewing birds.  
  • Your Guide to the Audubon Bird Guide App | Audubon
  • Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see
• Backyard Bird Feeding-  Discuss ways to create a thriving bird-friendly garden.  
  • Which feeders and foods draw different birds
  • How to welcome birds without overfeeding the squirrels
  • Simple ways to make your yard safe and inviting
  • Whether you’re brand new to bird feeding or looking to level up your backyard habitat, this quick primer will give you practical tools to turn your outdoor space into a favorite stop for local birds.
  • Bird Feeding and Care | Audubon
• Bird Window Collision Prevention- For birds, glass windows are worse than invisible. By reflecting foliage or sky, they look like inviting places to fly into. And because the sheer number of windows is so great, their toll on birds is huge. Up to about 1 billion birds die from window strikes in the U.S. each year, according to a 2014 study. The good news is that there are ways you can greatly reduce the danger your home’s windows pose to birds with some simple remedies. (Information from Cornell Lab of Ornithology)   
  • Reducing collisions with glass | Audubon
  • Making Your Home Safe For Birds
  • These DIY Home Improvements Will Help Save Birds This Spring | Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  • Acopian BirdSavers — Prevent birds from flying into windows

• The Basics of Bird Migration-  Why birds migrate, types of migrations, anatomy of flight, how birds find migration routes, how fast and how far birds can fly.

• Native Plants for Birds and Pollinators/Invasive Species-   
  • Why use native plants and types of native plants to attract birds and pollinators
  • Identifying and removing invasive plants

Contact capitalregionaudubon@gmail.com if you are interested in setting up a presentation for your organization/club.