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An Endemic Wonderland: Birding Colombia-Zoom link
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meeting ID: 982 3741 0657 Passcode: 693468
An Endemic Wonderland: Birding the Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia and More
Join your friends at the Campbell Center on Tuesday evening, September 24, as Lane County birder Forest Tomlinson guides us on a virtual journey to the breathtaking Santa Marta and Antioquia regions of Colombia, a paradise for birdwatchers. He will take us from the misty cloud forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains to the thickets and mangroves along the Caribbean Coast. Then it’s off to the mountainous rainforests of Antioquia, where we’ll explore the diverse habitats that support an astonishing array of birdlife.
You will have chances to spot iconic species, such as the incredible Andean Cock of the Rock, the vibrant Vermilion Cardinal, the striking Blue-crowned Chlorophonia, and others too numerous to mention. Prepare to be transported to a world of wonder by his stories and photographs. Whether you’re an experienced world birder or just starting your journey into the world of birds, you’re sure to be inspired by the beauty and diversity of these incredible birds and their habitats. Let’s take flight and discover the wonders of Colombian birding together!
Forest is a retired schoolteacher who started birding in 1986. He has traveled extensively in Central and South America and has had a camera at his side for the past ten years.Forest has presented programs for some local bird groups, such as SWOC and BOGS. Now, the Lane County Audubon Society will have the opportunity to see his latest adventure in northern Colombia. He is both a great photographer and storyteller.
The doors to the Campbell Center (155 High Street) open at 6:30 for some social time; the program begins at 7:00. We will be meeting in the Great Hall, closer to the river, this evening. Another group is using our usual meeting room. This program will also be available on a Zoom link, which will be posted on the LCAS website about a week before the event. Past programs are posted there as well, about a week after.
Program Meetings
Our monthly program meetings have something for everyone. During the last year we hosted programs by naturalists, wildlife artists and expert birders on a variety of topics from the birds of Hawaii, to ravens, wolves, and people, to the migration of red knots. Participating in a program meeting is a fun way to get involved with Lane County Audubon. Meetings are free and open to all.
We are currently meeting on Zoom and in-person as conditions allow on the 4th Tuesday of each month between September and May at 7:00 p.m.