Birdability: Birding For All! with Freya MacGregor
February 25, 2021
Freya MacGregor discusses the Birdability movement, highlighting efforts to make birdwatching and nature appreciation accessible to everyone, regardless of physical challenges.
The Need for Birds with Richard Louv
January 28, 2021
Join Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, as he presents compelling evidence on the importance of nature for our mental and physical health. Learn about Nature-Deficit Disorder and how a lack of nature exposure is linked to various health issues, including attention difficulties, obesity, and Vitamin D deficiency.
Tracking World Migrations with Amie MacDonald
December 17, 2020
The Motus system uses a global network of receiving towers to track tagged birds and butterflies, recording their movements in a database accessible to researchers. The network is expanding as scientists aim to understand migration patterns and improve conservation efforts.
Wild Turkeys with Katherine Miller & Kevin Vella
November 19, 2020
This presentation explores wild turkeys, detailing their introduction to California, their successful proliferation, and current research and habitat projects.
Bat Diversity in the Santa Monica Mountains with Joey Curti
September 24, 2020
Joey Curti shares his wide-ranging and intimate familiarity with two of California’s largest bat populations – their life stories, their movements, the condition of their habitats, and how they are dealing with the challenges posed by human activity.
The Importance of Street Trees to Urban Avifauna with Dr. Eric Wood
June 25, 2020
This presentation was Zoomed to the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society in Southern California, but most of what Dr. Wood speaks about is relevant for all urban residents concerned about whether their city provides a healthy arboreal environment for local and migrating birds.
