NEW: BEGINNING ON JANUARY 20, THE SPEAKER SERIES WILL BE VIRTUAL. REGISTRATION FOR THE JANUARY 20 PRESENTATION IS NOW OPEN.
7:00PM Start Time
Suggested Donation - $10.00 per person
- January 6th, 2022 – “Heron Foraging Behavior” – Herons and egrets are part of one family, yet dine differently. Dr. Jerry Jackson, of FGCU and host of WGCU’s radio show, “With the Wild Things” will focus on the heron & egret family’s diets, feeding habitats, and unique adaptations to consume their daily meals..
- January 13th, 2022 – "History of Shorebird Conservation on Sanibel and Captiva" – Local shorebird biologist, Audrey Albrecht, will divulge the history of the Islands’ shorebird conservations partnerships and celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Snowy Plover Project
- January 20th, 2022 – “Swallow-tailed Kite and Snail Kite Conservation - Contrasting ecology, identical threats” – Dr. Ken Meyer, founder of Avian Research Conservation Institute (ARCI), will summarize what ARCI’s research has taught us about the conservation ecology of Swallow-tailed Kites and Snail Kites, including how our actions - and inactions - cloud their futures. Most importantly, however, we will see how informed management and skillful conservation planning can capitalize on these birds’ natural resilience to build sustainable populations.
- January 27th, 2022 – "Adrift in a Sea of Red: Brevetoxicosis in Seabirds” – Local Red Tide blooms have devastating effects on a myriad of local fauna. But, through tragedy comes innovation. CROW’s Dr. Heather Barron will discuss Red Tide’s effects on local bird species and CROW’s newly developed treatment modalities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR
- February 3rd, 2022 – “Birding the Sky Islands of Southeast Arizona” – Join Peter Hawrylyshyn as he takes you on a photographic journey to one of the nation’s legendary birding hot spots. Using his superb photographs, the talk will focus on the unique biomes and climate of the region, the impact of global warming, the logistics of planning a trip and where/when to find many of the specialty species.
- February 10th, 2022 - "Wetlands, Water and Wood Storks" – Join Dr. Shawn Clem as she discusses what Audubon scientists are uncovering about recent hydrological change in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s wetlands and a possible correlation with declining Wood Stork nesting.
- February 17th, 2022 – “A World on the Wing” – The San-Cap Audubon Society is proud to present New York Times bestselling author, Scott Weidensaul. Mr. Weidensaul’s extensive fieldwork and passion for ornithology has helped him unveil the science and wonder of bird migration.
- February 24th, 2022 – "Rookery Monitoring and other Resource Management within the SWFL Aquatic Preserves” -It 'takes a village' to monitor and manage Rookery Islands in our area. Birds utilize Rookery Islands from Estero all the way up to Charlotte Harbor. Enjoy a 2-for-1 presentation including Abrianna Sadler from Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission and Arielle Taylor-Manges from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection as they shine a light on the area's local “Wading and Diving Bird Rookery Monitoring Program."
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Due to Covid restrictions, our 2021 Speaker Series was done as a series of webinars. To watch, click the links below.
- January 7, 2021 - BIRDS DO THE DARNDEST THINGS - Dr. Jerry Jackson elaborates on some of the remarkable behaviors of birds and the
reasons for them. VIDEO
- January 14, 2021 - FLORIDA BAY'S PINK WADING BIRDS - Dr. Jerry Lorenz, State Director of Research, Audubon Florida, Everglades Science Center, presents some of his 30 years or scientific findings regarding both Roseate Spoonbills and Flamingos. VIDEO
- January 21, 2021 - BIRDS DOWN UNDER - Cheryl Black, Project Coordinator for the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, shares the results of an ongoing study of the Cape’s Burrowing Owls and the efforts that are taken to help them thrive. VIDEO
- January 28, 2021 - FALCONRY IN FLORIDA- Captiva falconer Mike Sawicki, discusses the history, practice, and his personal experiences with the ancient sport of falconry. VIDEO
- February 4, 2021 - WETLAND CONSERVATION AT AUDUBON’S CORKSCREWSWAMP SANCTUARY - Dr. Lisa Korte, Corkscrew Director takes us for a virtual walk to update current wetland conservation and educational activities at the Sanctuary. VIDEO
- February 11, 2021 - PERU’S INCREDIBLE NORTHERN BIRDING ROUTE- Peter Hawrylyshyn uses his superb photos to take us where one can see over 400 bird species in a single day. VIDEO
- February 18, 2021 - ONE SWAMP, MANY STORIES - Rick Bunting provides a visual program on the New York swamp he has monitored and photographed over the years. VIDEO
- February 25, 2021 - OSPREYS 2021 - THE REVIVAL OF A GLOBAL RAPTOR - Dr. Alan F. Poole, author of Ospreys: The Revival of a Global Raptor, brings us up to date on one of our best-loved birds of prey. VIDEO