THE ASA WRIGHT NATURE CENTRE IS COMING TO YOU
This month, Martyn Kenefick, author of the field guide
Birds of Trinidad & Tobago
, embarks on his fourth and final road trip around the United States
, offering presentations about Trinidad's birds and the beloved
Asa Wright Nature Centre
, and joining local field trips
. All events are free and open to the public. Join him at a venue near you!
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Santa Monica, California
Hosted by the Santa Monica Bay Audubon at the Ken Edwards Center
7:30 PM Presentation
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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Tiburon, California
Hosted by Marin Audubon at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
7:30 PM Presentation
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
Olompali State Park, California
Hosted by Marin Audubon
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM field trip with Martyn Kenefick & Rich Cimino |
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Hosted by Klamath Basin Audubon at Fisher Nicholson Realty
6:30 PM Presentation
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Ellensburg, Washington
Hosted by Kittitas County Audubon at Hal Holmes Center
7:00 PM Presentation
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Friday, May 17, 2019
Winthrop, Washington
Hosted by Methow Conservancy, location
TBD
7:00 PM Presentation
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Saturday, May 18, 2019
Winthrop, Washington
Hosted by Methow Conservancy, location TBD
—
please
email
for details
8:00 AM Field Trip:
The Dual Life of Our Spring Migrants ($20 pp)
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Monday, May 20, 2019
Longview, Washington
Hosted by Willapa Hills Audubon at the Women's Club
7:00 PM Presentation
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Roseburg, Oregon
Hosted by Umpqua Valley Audubon at Roseburg Public Library
7:00 PM Presentation
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
East Bloomington, Minnesota
Hosted by Minnesota River Valley Audubon at Minnesota Valley NWR, Bloomington Visitor Center
7:00 PM Presentation
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Birding Trinidad & Tobago, from the Asa Wright Nature Centre
Home to 482 species of bird, not forgetting 68 different bats, 45 snakes, 50 spiders, 30 frogs and toads, 120 dragonflies, 765 butterflies, and close to 3,500 moths
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the islands of Trinidad and Tobago really are an introduction to the natural history of South America.
Get a great taste of tropical birding in Trinidad’s high mountain rain forests, sandy beaches with nesting turtles, and mangroves with Scarlet Ibis evening roosts, as well as on Tobago’s seabird nesting islands and huge protected preserves.
The Asa Wright Nature Centre is a jumping off spot for most field trips, itself set in 200 acres of forest and home to more than 170 bird species. Renowned for great access to specialties, including Bearded Bellbird, Tufted Coquette, and Oilbird on site, more than 40 species can be observed from the verandah before breakfast! The Centre is a not for profit trust, and eco-tourism funds the conservation and education programs. For nearly 40 years of the Centre's 50+ year existence,
Caligo Ventures
has been the booking agent for North America. Fully committed to the conservation and education mission of the Centre, Caligo is pleased to sponsor Martyn's visit to celebrate and highlight this bucket-list birding destination.
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About Martyn Kenefick
Having been an avid birder since his early teens, Martyn moved to Trinidad in 1999 and spent the next 15 years working as a bird tour leader for a number of companies, guiding in Trinidad and Tobago and many other countries. In 2007, he became the main author of the
Birds of Trinidad & Tobago
field guide, the 3rd Edition of which will be published early in 2019. Martyn joined the Board of Management of the nonprofit Asa Wright Nature Centre in 2015 and is now Chair of the Conservation & Education Committee.
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AWNC photos by Hugh Simmons Photography; Tufted Coquette & Bananaquits by Rich Wagner | WildNaturePhotos
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