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Learn about the biology of these charismatic birds, the largest North American shorebird: their habitats, nesting requirements and migratory journey. Learn how satellite technology is uncovering some of their mysteries and is connecting communities from the mountains of Idaho to coastal California.

About Our Speaker

Heather Hayes is a research biologist and the Community Science Coordinator for the Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) in Boise, Idaho. In addition to the Long-billed Curlew Satellite Tracking program, Heather has worked on the 8-state Western Asio flammeus
Landscape Study (WAfLS) community science program for Short-eared Owls, and the IBO’s Hummingbird Monitoring Program.
Heather loves integrating her fieldwork with education, not only in the K-12 classroom but also in Hunter’s Education.

Date: Thursday. July 24 (7pm)

Location: Online via Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87473071524?pwd=jzTjTeT7mTTAD0wi0mcHgPYYjRGx0k.1

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In this talk, Aaron will discuss the connections that created and define the Delta
from its formation to its ecology and biodiversity. The talk will also explore some of the
ecological and social complexities the Delta embraces and faces.

About Our Speaker

Aaron N. K. Haiman has been a student of nature his entire life. He spent countless hours
birding across California and has lived and birded in the California Delta for over a decade.
Aaron volunteered from a young age with numerous bird research organizations before
attending the University of California, Berkeley (BS in environmental science), rotating through
several bird-focused internships, attending the University of California, Davis (MS in avian
science and a second MS in animal behavior), working for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Conservancy, and now as a Senior Environmental Scientist at the Wildlife Conservation Board.
Beyond his formal career, Aaron leads bird walks for a variety of organizations, mentors high
school students on ecology and sustainability, leads a youth bird-a-thon team for Point Blue
Conservation Science, gives presentations on birds and habitat restoration, has written for
multiple science websites, and creates content for his own blog, social media platforms, and
YouTube channel all under the A Birding Naturalist handle.

Date: Thursday, June 26 (7pm)

Location: Online via Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83516705279?pwd=a76VLb7FhDsDqGxt2HE9XChkKQHrbW.1

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