Red-capped Cardinal in Peru, by Bob Lewis
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Peruvian Peregrinationswith Bob LewisThursday, July 20, in Berkeley. Peru is a land of many habitats, from the dry Tumbas in the northwest and the high Andes mountains running down the center of the country, to the Amazonian forests and rivers in the east. During two trips, Golden Gate Audubon Society birding instructor and expert photographer Bob Lewis had a chance to examine the avian inhabitants of each of these regions. He’ll discuss evolution, speciation, and the impact of geological upheavals while focusing on hummingbirds, and then look at some other exotic bird families, from Tanagers and Ovenbirds to Hoatzins. Finally we’ll finish with a brief look at amazing Machu Picchu. Come at 6 p.m. for our Annual Meeting and refreshments, than stay for Bob’s talk! Date: Thursday, July 20 Time: 6 p.m. Annual Meeting & refreshments, 7 p.m. program Place: Northbrae Community Church Cost: Free for GGAS members, $5 for non-members |
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Summer 2017 Gull is available
The new edition of The Gull newsletter for Summer 2017 is now available online.
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Field Trips
Hilltop Lake Park, RichmondWednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 — 10:45 a.m.
Cathy Bleier, 510-414-5719 (cell); csbleier@sbcglobal.net.
Let’s see what June brings to the lake. Easy, flat 0.75 mile walk around Hilltop Lake in Richmond, a freshwater pond surrounded by …
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