Birding Close To Home

Federal Way United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, United States

In this presentation, I’ll share some of the birds I’ve seen and images I’ve made in western Washington since picking up my first digital camera 20 years ago.

Do Crows Have Language?

Federal Way United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, United States

Humans are fascinated by crows because they share many of our characteristics. They’re smart, social, and make a variety of vocalizations. However, do they have a language like humans? In this talk, we’ll explore some past work on crow vocal communication, language in general, and recent Corvid research conducted with undergraduates at the University of Washington Bothell.

Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air

Federal Way United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, United States

With their ability to hover in place, fly upside-down or backwards, and cross seas without stopping, hummingbirds seem immune to the ordinary laws of physics.

Getting off of the beaten path

Federal Way United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave SW, Auburn, 98001, United States

Have you ever gotten a little tired of birding all of the popular areas?