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REI Monthly Nature Talks in the Seattle area
Upcoming Presentations in the Nature Talks Series:
The 5 Voices of the Birds – A Window to Wildlife
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Redmond REI
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Cost: Free! [Donations Accepted]
Description: Birds are always talking about something. Territorial disputes, songs, and cries of alarm all carry information about what is happening in their world. Interpreting their sounds also lets you see more wildlife. I paid attention to the crows yelling outside my house this morning--and got to see a bobcat snekaing through the salmonberries. Come join me and other interested listeners for a talk on the "Five Voices" of the birds. Veteran and novice birders will find something new in this presentation, and leave with tools to delve into the wonderful world of bird communication.
Presenter: Alexia Allen
Alexia Allen has been writing Kamana responses for eleven years. She is a former Anake Outdoor School instructor, Anake Class of 2002 graduate, and a graduate of the Kamana Naturalist Training Program. Alexia also serves as a staff specialist for Wilderness Awareness School’s adult programs, especially around the bird curriculum of the school. Her small farm is part of an...
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