The Amazing Abilities of Birds: How Do They Do That?

Attend online or in person at the library. Register and learn more on the library's website: https://berlinpeck.org/events/the-amazing-abilities-of-birds-how-do-they-do-that/

Join local gardener and birder Sally Brockett to discover the amazing abilities of birds. We'll explore topics like memory, camouflage, protection of young, creative nest building, and other amazing feats. Learn how birds can actually tie knots with grass to make their nests, use tools, and remember a sequence of steps to obtain a favorite treat.

Sponsored by the Kensington Garden Club.

About the Presenter
Professionally, Sally Brockett worked in the field of special education as a special education preschool teacher, and more recently as a Berard AIT Instructor/Practitioner in the field of special education. This work has given her the opportunity to travel to various states and countries and the opportunity to incorporate some time to do bird watching while in new territories.

She began seriously identifying birds in the early 1970s simply as a fun hobby. As her list of “life” birds grew, interest in finding some uncommon and rare birds increased. Of course, this meant traveling to new areas to find birds that are not local to our region. It does become increasingly difficult to find new birds as her life list gets longer. After a recent trip to Texas for spring migration, she now has over 500 of the North American birds. There are about 650 in the field identification guidebook. But it is the behaviors of birds that are of real interest.

Hybrid Program
This program will take place AT THE LIBRARY as well as ONLINE. You may choose either option. In case of poor weather conditions, the program will move fully online. If you have never used Zoom before, it is very simple and user friendly. We recommend installing Zoom on whichever device you will use (computer, smartphone, tablet) before the program starts. When you click the invite link, you will be prompted to open or install Zoom.