Zoom Presentations

A World on the Wing with Scott Weidensaul

May 26, 2022

Scott Weidensaul’s book, A World on the Wing, explores global efforts to study and protect vulnerable birds, from lab research to fieldwork in places like China, India, and the Mediterranean, where people are actively working to conserve bird migrations.

Nature and Urban Design with Timothy Beatley

March 24, 2022

Dr. Beatley speaks about green urbanism and the planning processes to create a sustainable city.

Bringing the Birds Home with David Newsom

February 24, 2022

Starting with his personal experience of creating native habitat at his Los Angeles home, David explains how indigenous plants enhance bird food sources, encourage nesting, and offer sanctuary where traditional landscapes fall short.

Crows and Ravens with Dr. Peter Coates

January 27, 2022

Dr. Peter Coates discusses his research on how nesting habitat, predator composition, and incubation behavior affect the success of birds, with a particular focus on crows and ravens.

Birds As Native Relatives with Kat High

October 28, 2021

Native Americans have greatly valued the birds on our continent for centuries. Storyteller Kat High teaches us about the place and importance of birds in Native American cultures through traditional stories and a modern day Power Point presentation.

Conservation Science with John Alexander

September 23, 2021

John Alexander, co-founder of Klamath Bird Observatory, discusses how his organization uses science to advance bird conservation.