Bird Studies Canada’s Aquatic Surveys Volunteer and Data Coordinator will introduce the Marsh Monitoring Program. Kathy will talk about the amphibians and birds surveyed, species-habitat associations, program results, how the data are used, and the health of Great Lakes basin marshes. She will discuss recent results, ongoing initiatives, and explain opportunities available for participation in our area.

Lyle Friesen has visited South Africa twice, once for a year in 1999/2000, when his family was based in Durban, and then again for two months in 2007. He and his family traveled extensively by car through many sections of the country, visiting places like Kruger National Park, Kalahari National Park, St Lucia, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, the Karoo, and the southern coast from Hermanus to Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope. His talk provides insights into where to go and what you might see, hear, and experience, both culturally and wildlife-wise, in this dynamic country.

Friday, November 27, 2009, 7:30 pm
BIRDS OF TEXAS
Russ and Doreen Chantler
Civic Garden Complex

Many local birders are now travelling overseas for their winter vacations, especially to Central America. It seems that destinations in the southern US have lost their allure. But that’s still Russ and Doreen Chantler’s migration destination each year. They have spent the last five winters in their RV, photographing the birds of the Texas gulf coast and lower Rio Grande valley. Join us and enjoy the attraction of this unique birding area.

Costa Rica aficionados will mesmerize us with their favourite places, birds, and memories. This small country has eight Life Zones and more birds than North America. You can visit often and still see new things every time. If you’ve been to Costa Rica and want to share your favourite moments, contact Dave Martin at 519-269-3262 to get on the list.

Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:30 pm
BIRDS AS ART
Stuart Immonen and Gerard Pas
Civic Garden Complex

These Nature London members are passionate about photographing wildlife and natural habitats in and around London. Stuart Immonen and Gerard Pas are active in the art community, Stuart as a published author/illustrator and Gerard as an internationally exhibited visual artist. This will be a visually exciting evening – their work provides a unique view of nature from an artistic perspective.

Friday, March 26, 2010, 7:30 pm
PAINTING A FIELD GUIDE
Peter Burke
Civic Garden Complex

London resident Peter Burke is an internationally recognized field guide illustrator and bird tour leader. An illustrator for the field guide, Birds of Chile, between 1997 and 2003, he tells us what the process of creating a field guide is all about and shares exciting moments from his birding tours to Chile.