Athens Area Birders
The 2nd Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio – A public talk with Matthew Shumar
Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesFree and open talk with co-editor Matthew Shumar of the 2nd Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio to learn abut the changes in breeding bird distributions in Ohio in the past 25 years. Shumar is a wildlife biologist specializing in ornithology and landscape ecology. Copies of the Atlas will be available for purchase and light... Read More
Bird Listening: Why birding is more than just watching Presented by Kyle Carlsen
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesIn this introductory workshop, Kyle explores the subtle science and exact art of bird listening. He discusses the value of engaging your auditory sense while in the field, how to train your ears to pick out individual birds from an overwhelming chorus, and methods for learning and remembering bird sounds. Kyle Carlsen is based near... Read More
Birds of Jamaica
Porter Hal 102l Richland Avenue, Athens, OH, United StatesThe carribean island of Jamaica is a treasure trove of biodiversity. 28 bird species are found only here – more than twice the number of endemics living in the U.S. We explore Jamaica’s birds and their habitats beyond the tourist beaches, including the remote mountainous Cockpit Country.