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Tag: bird migration

  • Thursdays, April 9, May 14, & June 18 – Welcome Back Birds! Online

    Celebrate the return of birds with Cornell Lab of Ornithology this spring! If you are excited to hear your favorite springtime birds again and want to learn more about the magic of migration, this free series is for you! Upon registration you will receive invitations to all three live events, and after each event you will be sent the recording, n addition to resources all season long to help you connect more deeply with your spring visitors. Participants also receive a discount on Bird Academy courses, plus one lucky attendee at each live event will be randomly chosen to receive a free Bird Academy course.

    Join us April through June for a free 3-part virtual celebration with the Cornell Lab:

    April 9 | Bird Songs of Spring
    🎶 Learn them with us! Let’s listen to some of our favorite sounds of April.

    May 14 | Bird Migration in Your Backyard
    🪶 Celebrate your favorite new arrivals and learn answers to common questions about how they made the journey.

    June 18 | How to Support Birds All Summer Long
    🐣 Set up your yard, pick up on signs that birds are nesting near you, and keep your eyes peeled for special summer bird sights!

    Register at https://dl.allaboutbirds.org/welcome-back-birds

  • Monday, August 12, 11:30 am – Lunch ‘n Learn: Fall Migration Magic

    Most of the Cape’s birds move southward from July to November where they will find more food and a warmer climate. This Cape Cod Museum of Natural History program on August 12 with naturalist Phil Kyle will present what Fall migrants look like, and how Winter migrants appear along with year-rounders. Once breeding season is over, a male’s spectacular display of springtime plumage reverts to their alternate plumage and changes back to the basic look. It is taxing to produce showy feathers, and bright colors attract predators and unwanted rivals. This is why migratory species like Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings, and some shorebirds and warblers look different when they’re traveling south versus north.

    Phil Kyle has dedicated his life to the study and public education of the natural world. After obtaining his B.S. in Biology from Cornell University, he has served in a wide variety of capacities including: presently a Columnist for the Cape Cod Times – Birding ; and formerly Director of Education, South Shore Natural Science Center; President, Cape Cod Bird Club;  Head Naturalist, Green Briar Nature Center; Interpretive Park Ranger, Cape Cod National Seashore; Whale Watching Naturalist, Barnstable Whale Watcher; Whale Watching Naturalist, Captain John Boats; High Teacher Biology & Anatomy and Physiology, Barnstable HS. 

    Admission: Non-Member $25 / Member $15 / Includes Program, Box Lunch & Museum. Lecture only: $5 at the door (Does not include Lunch or Museum Admission) Advance Tickets Recommended: 508-896-3867, ext. 133  Sandwich choices include Roast Beef, Turkey Club or Tomato Basil. For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133