Monthly Meeting

Peter Kaestner is a world-renowned independent birder who has spent a lifetime sharing his passion for birds with others. Since his retirement in August 2016, Peter has become a full-time birder, striving to be the first person to see 10,000 species. Peter has birded in 190 eBird countries and currently holds eBird’s longest world life list (9,678)....

Dave Tomasko, Ph.D Executive Director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program “Protecting the Bay and its Natural Resources.”  Register here to attend the zoom meeting.

Dr. Mark Brazil, “Birds of Japan” ornithologist, natural historian, nature guide, and author noted for his work on East Asian birds.  Register here to attend the zoom meeting. To view the meeting, click here.

Rosemary Mosco, a prolific science writer and naturalist will speak on “Finding Joy and Humor in Familiar Birds.” Her cartoons grace our Brown Pelican every month!   To view the meeting, click here

John McCarthy, VP for Regional History, Selby Gardens will talk about Bertha Palmer and sons’ legacy including Myakka State Park and Celery Fields.  To view the meeting, click here.

Dr. Noah Charney, Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology, University of Maine, will talk about his fascinating new book "These Trees Tell a Story: the Art of Reading Landscapes." Registration is required for this session.  Please click here to view meeting.

Tammy and David McQuade, “Birding Central America.” Florida-based national champion birders who run the SW Florida Bird Alert Facebook group and serve the American Birding Association.  To view the meeting, click here.