Avian Ad Libs 

United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, United States

Perhaps you’re one of those who consider science and humor to belong in two separate camps which, due to language differences, are committed to never speaking to each other.  But cartoonist Gary Larson went a long way in disproving that myth.  Through his rather warped sense of humor he allowed us not only to appreciate the contributions of science but also enabled us to better understand ourselves by bringing down our defenses so we could laugh at ourselves as seen through the eyes of cows, insects, dragons, and yes, even birds. 

Madagascar, a place like nowhere else.

United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, United States

Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island, situated off East Africa in the Indian Ocean. Isolated since it drifted away from India 88 million years ago, a very large percentage of its plants and animals are endemic, occurring nowhere else—95% of reptiles, 92% of mammals, 89% of plants, and 41% of birds. Dennis Paulson spent 18 days there in January 2016 and will share some of his wonderful experiences.

Seattle Urban Carnivore Project

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

Have you ever wondered what life is like at the top of the food chain in a big city? The Seattle Urban Carnivore Project aims to find out by monitoring the carnivores of the greater Seattle area. During this presentation, you'll learn about our work, the variety of carnivores that share our home, and what we all can do to peacefully coexist with them.

SEATTLE’S ADAPTABLE URBAN COOPER’S HAWKS

United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, United States

Thirty years ago, Cooper’s Hawks began colonizing urban and suburban landscapes throughout the US, developing a tolerance for living in proximity to humans.

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in June

United Methodist Church 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, United States

I have been going to Malheur NWR for about 15 years now and still think it has the best birding in the Pacific Northwest.