Monday, April 4, 2016, Jeff Wright Will Present a Program on Birding Tools at
3:15 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock, VA.
Jeff Wright will speak at the Northern Neck Audubon meeting on April 4, 2016.
The presentation is an overview of some of the newest and best tools for
birding. The goal is to help each of us find the tools – and build a tool kit
- to add to our enjoyment of birding and help us share birding experiences with
others.
Additionally, many of the tools discussed help support Citizen Science projects
to protect birds and further our understanding of challenges faced by birds
from habitat loss and climate change. The quality and number of new tools
available is really exciting. Most of the best tools are actually free! The
focus of the talk is to help find the best “species” of tools and technologies.
Aspects of Jeff’s presentation touch on Apps, the Internet, Blogs, Podcasts,
Video, Photography, Media, Birding Organizations, Life-long Learning Resources,
and Citizen Science Projects.
Humor and pathos are woven into the materials depicting the state of birds and
birding and what can be done to improve the plight of birds. High Definition
(HD) Imagery, video, and interactive discussion with the audience are used to
reach the inter-workings of both “Hopeful” and “Hopeless” Birders. None of the
latter group could possibly be members of NNAS. The materials used include data
from birding and Citizen Science projects from the Northern Neck and adjacent
areas.
Following the meeting, Jeff will stay to answer questions and assist with App
related questions and issues. He will also help anyone wanting to set up an
eBird account. He will provide a hand-out on installing Apps on a smart phone
or pad. Jeff will also provide a hand-out listing the tools discussed in the
presentation.
For more information, see
http://www.northernneckaudubon.org/Upcoming_Events.html ;
<http://www.northernneckaudubon.org/Upcoming_Events.html>
Best wishes,
Bonnie Wilson
NNAS
