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SUMMARY:Birds of the California Delta with Aaron Haiman 4-9-26 at the Benicia Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Birds of the California Delta with Aaron Haiman 4-9-26 at 7:00 p.m.  \nGreetings AlI NSAS Members\, Family & Friends:\n\nPlease Come Join us Thursday\, April 9th for our April Speaker Series\nDate: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Benicia Public Library \nOur Speaker Series is in-person and via zoom for those viewing from afar\, or unable to travel in the evening (See Zoom connection details below.) \nAbout the Program: Based on the new book\, Birds of the California Delta\, this talk will focus on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as a place of connections and complexities. This is a place where rivers meet one another\, where freshwater meets salt water\, where fish link inland forests with the open ocean\, where birds from the north come for the winter\, and where birds from the south come to breed. The Delta is also a place of complexity. How water interacts with land and forms soil is a complex process. How humans use water\, and land contains a nest of complex pressures. All these connections and complexities play out on a daily basis throughout the Delta. \nAbout the Presenter: Aaron N.K. Haiman\, a life-long birder\, began volunteering at a young age with bird research organizations before receiving a BS in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley as well as MS degrees in Avian Science and Animal Behavior from UC Davis. Aaron guides bird walks\, mentors high school students in ecology and sustainability\, leads a youth bird-a-thon team\, gives presentations on birds and habitat restoration\, and is active on YouTube and social media under the handle “A Birding Naturalist” sharing knowledge of birds\, nature. and science. He works for the State of California and lives in West Sacramento. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84390675878?pwd=fCOtCtkZZTT1S5aUmnNTnviEnRGQqv.1 \nMeeting ID: 843 9067 5878\nPasscode: 501404\n \nOne tap mobile\n+16694449171\,\,84390675878#\,\,\,\,*501404# US\n+16699009128\,\,84390675878#\,\,\,\,*501404# US (San Jose) \nZoom Tips: If you click on the link and are not able to join the Zoom Meeting\, first try copying and pasting the entire link into your web browser and then hit the return key. If the browser asks for a passcode it is 964696. If this doesn’t work\, please call Mark at (707) 246-2795 and we will do our best to help you get connected. \nHappy Birding\, \nMark Stephenson
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/birds-of-the-california-delta-with-aaron-haiman-4-9-26-at-the-benicia-public-library-at-700-p-m/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:The Ins and Outs of Vaux's Swifts with Michael Heim on Thursday\, February 12th at 7:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:The Ins and Outs of Vaux’s Swifts with Michael Heim on February 12th at the Benicia Public Library at 7:00 p.m. \nAbout the Program: Have you ever wondered where large flocks of migratory birds find places to roost during travel? During their flight from northern breeding grounds to Central America\, Vaux’s swifts convert chimneys at an abandoned North Bay brickworks into a temporary home. Near sunset\, thousands of swifts may be seen entering the chimneys for an evening’s rest after a day of flight. Guest speaker Michael Helm will share the natural history of the swift and ongoing research to monitor and document the birds.  His videos will make you feel that you are watching the birds in person. Michael will give us an overview of Vaux’s Swifts including current population studies observed on breeding territory and along migration routes. He will share highlights from classes he has taught at the S.F. Academy of Science and an update on the use of audio detection and motus tracking. His presentation will include amazing video’s of swifts in flight and entering the chimney at McNear’s Brick Factory in San Rafael.  \nAbout the speaker:  Michael Helm is a retired engineer/scientist and part of a volunteer research team that monitors Vaux’s swifts. One of his interests is in adopting emerging technologies to keep this work sustainable and more useful to conservation and science.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/the-ins-and-outs-of-vauxs-swifts-with-michael-heim-on-thursday-february-12th-at-700-p-m/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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SUMMARY:NSAS October Speaker Series Presents:  California's Purple Martin - Status and Conservation with Dan Ariola - Oct. 9th at 7:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Biologist and ornithologist Dan Ariola will discuss the unique life history of this largest North American swallow\,\ndifferences between the eastern and western subspecies\, current threats they face. He’ll present an overview of the status and conservation issues facing the species in California. He will also provide preliminary results of the 2025 statewide Purple Martin breeding population survey.  \nAbout the Presentation: The well-documented and drastic decline in the Purple Martin nesting population in Sacramento has contributed to concerns about the species’ status throughout California. The species has been recognized as a state Species of Special Concern for nearly 50 years.  Dan Airola is co-leading a comprehensive statewide Purple Martin status assessment 2025. Dan will discuss the unique life history of this largest North American swallow\, differences between the eastern and western subspecies\, current threats they face. He’ll present an overview of the status and conservation issues facing the species in California.  He will also provide preliminary results of the 2025 statewide Purple Martin breeding population survey \nAbout the Presenter: Dan Airola is a Sacramento Wildlife Biologist and Ornithologist who has worked for over 45 years in research and conservation of at-risk species birds in Northern California. Dan has conducted research and a conservation program for the Sacramento Purple Martin population for over 30 years.  He also has conducted several status assessments of the species in California and is co-leading the 2025 statewide status. Dan also has also led studies in Northern California for the Tricolored Blackbird\, Yellow-billed Magpie\, Osprey\, Bald Eagle\, Swainson’s Hawk\, Turkey Vulture\, fire-adapted forest species\, migrant songbirds\, and diving ducks.  Dan also serves the Central Valley Bird Club as a Director\, Conservation Chair\, and editor of the journal Central Valley Birds and is a Conservation Committee member for Sacramento Audubon \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 9 at the Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, at 7:00 PM.  The event is free and open to the public.  \nZoom Link:\nNapa Solano Audubon is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85949396580?pwd=cc9FOreOzt79XekB700j9PfpwIyLB5.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 4939 6580\nPasscode: 965323
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/speaker-series-californias-purple-martin-status-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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SUMMARY:NSAS Speaker Series: Exploring Florida Birds with Mark Stephenson - Thursday\, April 10th 7:00 p.m. - Benicia Public Library
DESCRIPTION:About the presentation:\nMark hasn’t been birding back in Florida since he was a teenager in the 60’s wading through swamps in search of Limpkins\, Wood Storks and Flamingos with his brother Tom. His family used to drive down from Ithaca\, NY in their Rambler station wagon every couple of years on a vacation to visit his grandparents who lived in Brooksville\, North of Tampa. During those years they convinced their parents to take them on birding excursions to visit the Everglades\, Pine Island\, Sanibel Island’s Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and as far South as they could travel down into the Keys. Those were the good old days with plenty of Herons and Egrets to go around. During the last 2 years he has returned to bird Florida in April 2024 on the Atlantic side from Orlando to the tip of the Keys. He traveled there again over New Years 2025 on the Gulf side in the vicinity of Fort Myers. He visited a number of new exciting birding locations and photographed some of Florida’s most exciting birds! His presentation will take a look at some of the best birding locations that Florida has to offer as well as close-up looks at Florida’s many Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, Shorebirds\, Raptors\, Woodpeckers\, Warblers and other impressive Passerines. \nAbout the Presenter:\nMark has been the President of Napa-Solano Audubon for the past 5 years. He began birding in the 4th grade and his birding knowledge expanded dramatically when his family moved to Ithaca\, NY where he birded regularly with Dr. Arthur Allen\, founder of Cornell’s Laboratory of Ornithology and other leading experts from the Lab. During college he worked summers at Sapsucker Wood’s and for the Massachusetts Audubon Society before heading west and directing Environmental Education Summer Camps\, Expedition and Education Programs at Foresta Institute. After a career of more than 30 years in public education in Benicia and Napa Schools\, he is enjoying retirement and Northern California birding. Mark turned from his passion for portrait and landscape photography to focus on birds. With his son Lucas\, he has traveled to every corner of California\, Arizona\, Texas\, Ohio\, Florida\, and Costa Rica searching for birds and taking their photos.
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-presents-exploring-florida-birds-with-mark-stephenson-thursday-april-10th-700-p-m-benicia-public-library/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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SUMMARY:NSAS Presents: Colombia Birding with John Sterling Thursday\, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the Benicia Public Library
DESCRIPTION:About the Program: Colombia is one of the top birding destinations with over 1\,900 species. John will give an overview of many of the top locations and rare and endemic birds from his recent tours.  From Caribbean coast to pacific rainforest lowlands to the three ranges of the Andes and valleys in between and the Orinoco lowlands bordering Venezuela\, he will illustrate the huge diversity with his photographs of fancy and exotic birds.\n\nAbout the Presenter: John has been a hard core birder in California since he was shown a Pileated Woodpecker in 5th grade camp in 1971.  He is a professional ornithologist and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution\, US Forest Service research stations\, HT Harvey & Associates\, Arizona and Oregon state universities among other organizations since 1981.  John has traveled extensively throughout California learning about local bird distribution and is an authority on that state’s avifauna. In 2015 he set the California’s new big year record with 501 species and has many big day records as well.  He has traveled internationally as a guide and ornithologist for many institutions including projects as a Smithsonian ornithologist to Mexico\, Ecuador\, Peru\, The Philippines\, Sumatra\, Canada and Russia. \n \n  \nAbout the Presenter: \n 
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-presents-columbia-birding-with-john-sterling-thursday-february-13th-at-700-p-m-at-the-benicia-public-library/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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SUMMARY:NSAS Monthly Speaker Series Presents: A Bit about Bats from NorCal Bats with Corky Quirk
DESCRIPTION:About the Program: Bats play an important role in the ecosystem as major consumers of nocturnal insects. They have many adaptations to help them navigate the night sky\, from flight to echolocation. Meet the fastest mammal on earth\, the Mexican free-tailed bat and the new California State symbol\, the Pallid bat. In her presentation\, Corky will share her knowledge about California bats along with a close up and personal experience of live\, local\, native species of bats. This is a great presentation to come to in-person for close up views of Ms. Quirk’s live Bats! \nMary Jean (Corky) Quirk\, Founder NorCal Bats\nCorky Quirk is the founder of NorCal Bats\, an organization that provides care for injured bats and educational programs for libraries\, schools\, nature programs\, fairs and other community events throughout the region. Corky has been working intensely with native bats since 2004 and has educated thousands of people of the important role they play in our ecosystems. She works with injured and orphaned bats\, returning them to the wild and keeps a captive colony of non-releasable bats for use in education. Corky is the Director of www.norcalbats.org and is permitted through the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife and the USDA to support their conservation work with bats. Corky is an experienced environmental educator who got her start with Camp Fire Girls & Boys. She has an undergraduate degree in natural resource planning and interpretation from Humboldt State University. In addition to her work with bats\, she teaches three days a week at the Yolo Basin Foundation\, a wetland education program in the Sacramento Valley. \nLearn about these incredible\, flying mammals and their importance as insect control wonders. Inform others about how they can help protect this amazing animal! You can join her efforts to dispel any misconceptions others might have about these furry creatures\, and help save these highly valuable mammals through community education and rescue work. \nNapa Solano Audubon is inviting you to our October 10th Speaker Series Zoom meeting.\nZoom Meeting Link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84068798815?pwd=MNJzB6oi2k0iaxbM8lD89fRSxJgEDL.1 \nMeeting ID: 840 6879 8815\nPasscode: 981589 \nOne tap mobile\n+1-669-900-9128\,\,84068798815#\,\,\,\,*981589# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,84068798815#\,\,\,\,*981589# US \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ktlImrS3m
URL:https://napasolanobirds.org/calendar/nsas-monthly-speaker-series-presents-a-bit-about-bats-from-norcal-bats-with-corky-quirk/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510
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