Programs
April 6, 2010
Captivating Bluebirds
Stan Tekeila
Author of “Birds of Minnesota”, “Captivating Bluebirds”, and many more
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guides such as Birds of (state name) Field Guide, Wildflowers of (state name), and Trees of (state name). Over the past two decades Stan has authored more than 100 field guides, nature appreciation books and wildlife audio CDs for nearly every state in the nation, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti.
Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 20 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs.
Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in over 20 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and Canon Professional Services along with many other professional organizations.
Stan resides in Victoria, Minnesota, with his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Abigail. He can be contacted via his web page at www.naturesmart.com.
Bluebirds are one of Stan’s most favorite birds to photograph and this PowerPoint and talk shows it. This presentation is filled with award winning images of one of America’s most favorite backyard birds. Stan’s talk about bluebirds will enlighten even the most knowledgeable bird lover. You will be amazed and delighted at this wonderful talk.
The meeting is Tuesday, April 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies are provided, and everyone is welcome.
Programs are at the Mayflower Church, which is located at:
109 East Diamond Lake Road
just west of 35W on Diamond Lake Road.
May 4, 2010
Saving our Wetlands and Bird Habitats
Tom Cooper, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Programs are held on the first Tuesday of the month from September through May. They begin at 7:00 PM and are open to the public. Please join us for an interesting presentation, followed by a speaker discussing the “bird of the month”. If you are interested in presenting a bird of the month, please contact our program chair, Marji Miller, at Programs. Coffee and cookies are served at the meetings, so please come and meet some fellow birders.
Programs are at the Mayflower Church which is located at:
109 East Diamond Lake Road
… just west of 35W on Diamond Lake Road.
Enter through the main entrance and go downstairs to the big room.
Programs for the 2009-2010 program year:
September, 2009 University of Minnesota Raptor Center – Kestrel Program
October, 2009 Legislators discussing upcoming environmental issues
November, 2009 Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas Project
December, 2009 Minnesota Flyway
January, 2010 Possible joint meeting with the Isaac Walton League, and the Minnesota River Valley and St. Paul Audubon chapters
February, 2010 Swans
March, 2010 Birding sites of interest
April, 2010 Beginning birding
May, 2010 Wetlands and bird habitats