Sri Lanka: An Adventure

Join us for a journey to Sri Lanka to see the unique habitats and species that call this island nation home. Over 40% of Sri Lanka’s native vertebrate species are found nowhere else and bird species diversity tops 240. This presentation will showcase some of the great variety of habitats, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects that we saw while enjoying delicious food and interesting cultural features.

George Jett and Gwen Brewer have led Maryland field trips and presented talks on their travels together for bird clubs for over 20 years. Gwen manages the science program for rare species at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and previously was a professor at Frostburg State University. George is retired from the Environmental Protection Agency and is an avid nature photographer- check out his photos at georgejett.net. When not looking for birds, mammals, and herps in far-off places, they enjoy birding and kayaking from their property near Jug Bay in southern Anne Arundel County.

Door opens at 7:00 for informal talk. Program starts at 7:30. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.