by Daniel Edelstein, 12 Kingfisher Court, Novato, CA 94949 USA
415/382-1827 (voice), 415/382-1842 (fax)
edelstein@earthlink.net, http://home.earthlink.net/~edelstein
Why do birds and other animals migrate? Which birds migrate at night
& which by day? Did you know some species travel 700 miles per day
during migration? Or that the Arctic Tern migrates as many as 22,000 miles
each year? And that other animals besides birds migrate thousands of miles
each year?
Explorations of these phenomena & many others highlight this colorful, 30-60 minute slide show that features photographs, sounds, and range maps (of birds'/animals' breeding and non-breeding areas). Current techniques relating to the "why's" and "how's" of migration study will be highlighted (e.g., field observation, birdbanding, radio telemetry; moon watching; sonar/radar tracking; trapping; aural recording).
An informational handout is sent to all groups that invite me to present this program. The handout features a bibliography and a USA map showing the best hotspots to see birds/animals during migration.
In addition to birds, the phenomenal migrational talents of monarchs, bats, whales, and caribou will be discussed (with complementary slides appearing and sounds/vocalizations heard by attendants).
The slides containing range maps show the extraordinary routes these lifeforms travel during migration and where they live during the breeding and non-breeding seasons.
About The Presenter:
Daniel Edelstein: Birder, Naturalist, and Science Writer for the last 20 years.
*Students in more than 25 states have attended Daniel's nature programs.
Program/class format and duration varies, based on your preference
(e.g., slide show to one-day/weekend/week-long class/workshop/seminar).
Click on "Naturalist/Biologist" at the home page (http://home.earthlink.net/~edelstein) to see my resume.
To obtain references, please contact me at 415-382-1827 or write me at edelstein@earthlink.net