Monthly Program Meetings

Rebecca Heisman, freelance science writer and bird enthusiast who lives in Walla Walla, Washington will discuss The Fascinating History of Bird Migration, including her recent book Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration (Harper Collins 2023). CLICK HERE to Register for Zoom Meeting

Christopher M. Heckscher, Professor of Environmental Science and Ornithologist and Natural History Explorer. Veery Thrush Fall Migration Predicts Hurricane Season. His research tracking the timing of Veery Thrush reproduction and migration over 17 years to and from South America predicting hurricane seasons has gained international attention and has proven to be pioneering in this field...

Forrest Rolland, Field Ornithologist and World-class birder now residing in Sarasota will share with us his list of The World's 'Best' Birds developed from his experience as Product Development & Expedition Leader at Rockjumper Birding Tours.

Jonathan Meiburg, Ornithologist, indie rock musician and world expert on the Crested Caracara. He will discuss his acclaimed book A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of  Prey, in which he chronicles the evolutionary story of this curious group of falcons.

David & Tammy McQuade, renowned Florida-based national champion birders, take us on their latest birding adventure Chasing the North America 2025 Big Year Record.

Tina Morris, Ornithologist, regales us with Return to the Sky - Bald Eagle Reintroduction. In the spring of 1975, on the eve of the US Bicentennial, Tina was selected to reintroduce Bald Eagles into New York State in the hope that the species could eventually repopulate eastern North America. This presentation is based on her...