You have plans Saturday, May 30!

Start the morning with a free, guided bird walk at 8 AM at Tingley Beach, Model Boat Pond.⭐ After the outing, join us for an engaging Mysteries of Owls talk in-store with Josiah Lavender at 11 AM.

Talk Description:

Owls have inspired a sense of wonder and mystery in humans for centuries. Their cryptic nocturnal habits obscure their physical nature and make them the subject of myth and legend. But many of their physical attributes are at least as remarkable as the superstitions that surround them. Owls possess some of the most advanced adaptations found in birds, such as eyes that allow them to see prey in complete darkness, ears that can pinpoint the exact location of a mouse at 30 yards, the ability to capture prey that far outsizes them, and completely silent flight. Owls inhabit most of the terrestrial environments on our planet, including harsh environments like the forests of Siberia. Join us for a talk about owl natural history, owl species of New Mexico, and the unique evolutionary adaptations that allow them to live nocturnally.

Our Speaker:

Josiah Lavender is a lifelong bird enthusiast whose passion began in childhood and grew into a career in ecology and ornithology. After studying Painted Bunting populations as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, he now focuses his Ph.D. research at UNM on how climate change affects migratory birds, combining field data, genetics, and computational methods to better understand how birds adapt to a warming world.

 

Black Birders' Week is May 24-30!

This year's theme is “Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy, Action, and the Future," focusing on the journey toward liberation, the advocacy required to protect our shared environment, and the decisive action needed to build a future where everyone belongs. 

We’re proud to stand with #BlackAFinSTEM and other partners who are helping shape a more inclusive outdoor community for all. Learn how you can participate here.

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