Our April Program is another first for Anchorage Audubon. We have never had a presentation on the birds and wildlife of India, and this will be an unbelievable treat. Julie Jessen is a stunning photographer with amazing stories to tell.
Imagine India and you may think of big cities and people…but do you think about wildlife?
If you’re looking for the perfect way to learn what birding is all about, we will present a course in “Birding for Beginners” at Anchorage Audubon’s March 16 Meeting. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn about Birds and Birding from the beginning, and it’s just in time for our Spring Migration arrivals.
Lynn Barber holds the record for the tenth highest North American Big Year total ever. When she found 723 birds in 2008, it was the highest Big Year total ever for a woman. She set the Texas Big Year all-time record (522 species) in 2005, she found 350 species in one year in South Dakota, and this year she has already smashed all existing records for an Alaska Big Year by finding 299 species thus far (as of October 9, 2016, 307 species to round out the year).
This year’s count will be Sat
urday, December 17th followed by the Tally Party and Chili Feed Potluck at the First Congregational Church, 2610 E. Northern Lights Blvd. just east of Lake Otis.
The Ebro Delta is the la
rgest wetland in Catalonia (Spain), and one of the most important bird areas in the western Mediterranean Sea with over 300 species of overwintering and transient birds including the awesome and unique Hoopoe. Come and learn about this important bird area and others in Catalonia with Enric Fernandez, who lived in Spain for 22 years before moving to Alaska.
Just this
week, the American Birding Association announced that they are adding Hawaii to the official ABA “North American Area.”
This is simultaneously a great idea and a Big Fat Mess. Everything from ABA Life Lists to Big Years is now changed with the addition of new “countable” birds, and we’ll attempt to put it all in perspective at our November program on Thursday, November 17.
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s Fall. That means it’s time to stock up the bird feeders, and our October Audubon Program features “Bird Feeders in Alaska.
”According to the latest estimates, over 52 Million Americans feed birds and other wildlife at their homes. It’s great citizen science, it’s great fun, and we’ll present a rundown of types of food for birds, types of feeders, and other tips for attracting wildlife to your yard.
Come learn about some of the remote and adventurous birding locations in Kenya, East Africa, with Andrew Fisher, who spent 14 years there getting to know African wildlife. He will share some of his favorite birding locations, when to go, what species to look for, and share fun stories of getting stuck in the mud, camping with elephants, and where and when to not get out of your vehicle.
or Anchorage Audubon’s Annual End-Of-Summer Potluck Party and bring your favorite photos of your summer adventures.Get together with your birding pals and share photos, tasty treats, and tall tales. Bring a dish to share—Hot Or Cold but no plug-in heating devices are allowed in the room.
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Join us in an evening that is sure to be enlightening as well as entertaining!
And of course, cookies will be served!
Image by: Jules V. Tileston
Our January program will be another “Must See” for birders. Jules Tileston will take us on a photo journey to The Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge south of Albuquerque.
Bosque del Apache is one of the premier birding destinations in the Southwest, and Jules will share highlights of his three trips to the Refuge.
160110 – David Sonneborn
David Sonneborn is legendary among Alaskan birders as the person with the highest Alaska bird list total of all time at some 419 species. He has probably seen more rare birds in Alaska than anyone else, and he’ll share his amazing journey into the world of Alaskan rarities with us as we head into Christmas Bird Count season.
Animal Stories: Encounters with Alaska’s Wildlife
Bill Sherwonit presents:
“Animal Stories: Encounters with Alaska’s Birds and Other Wildlife that Enrich our Lives.”
Anchorage nature writer and author Bill Sherwonit will give a talk and reading based on his newest book, “Animal Stories.”
Bill’s book ranges from “wood frogs to redpolls and shrews to lynx and wolverines.” Nick Jans wrote, “Bill Sherwonit’s three-plus decades of experience with Alaska wildlife, and his love for them all, from grizzlies to robins, shines forth.”
We are proud to be sharing an evening with the author of essays that were chosen for inclusion in “the Best American Science and Nature Writing Anthology.”
Keel-billed Toucan
Join us for a great tropical adventure as seen through the lenses of two stunning photographers—Barb and Hank Krizman.
Their recent trip to Panama yielded a treasure trove of incredible birds that they’ll share with us.
It’s just the kind of warmth we need when the snow starts to fall.
