Description
Join us for an evening of guest speakers, the Birder of the Year award, and a keynote address given by legendary birder, photographer, and author, Kevin Karlson. Kevin will deliver his farewell address, "Through the Looking Glass: Reflections of a Grateful Birder”.
Tickets are required to attend the Keynote Address and can be purchased during the online registration process. Options to purchase a vegetarian or gluten free meal ticket will be available.
Seating is limited. Ticket sales will close on FRIDAY, May 1 at Midnight or when seating is full.
Menu coming soon. Vegetarian and Gluten Free meals available.
Through the Looking Glass: Reflections of a Grateful Birder
This light-hearted presentation examines birdwatching through Kevin’s eyes and explores some of the reasons why so many people enjoy watching and studying birds, including a unique camaraderie with other birders. Photos of birds, people, and other creatures from various locations will be shared, as well as humorous events and stories that make the ride so interesting. Forty-five years of casual and passionate birding have shaped Kevin’s life in so many ways, with much of it revolving around the study and enjoyment of birds, and this show shares his appreciation for the journey. Come along for a ride through time that we all can relate to, with birds, people, and unique places being the stars of the show. Kevin is cutting back on many bird-related activities, so this is a special presentation.
About Kevin Karlson
Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, author, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer/instructor. He is a regular at Bird and Nature festivals in North America, where he gives keynote presentations, workshops on bird identification, and photo instruction. Kevin’s books include The Shorebird Guide (2007); Birding by Impression: A Different Approach to Bird Identification (2015); Birds of Prey, with Pete Dunne (2017) (all three Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers); Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Identification Approach, (Princeton University Press, 2018); and Bird Families of North America (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021), both with Pete Dunne as co-author. A new book titled “The Shorebirds of North America: A Natural History and Photographic Celebration” with Pete Dunne (Princeton University Press) was just released (July, 2024). This book is a verbal and photographic celebration of this unique bird family, and not an ID guide.
Photography books include
The Birds of Cape May and Visions: Earth’s Elements in Bird and Nature Photography (Schiffer Publishing). Kevin also produced six photographic laminated foldout ID guides for Quick Reference Publishing:
Raptors of Eastern and Western North America (2012); Waterfowl of North America (2013); Warblers of North America (2016); Shorebirds of North America (2014); and Owls and Nightjars of North America (2017). While officially retired, Kevin continues to lead select tours and photo workshops for his company
Jaeger Tours, and for
Wildside Nature Tours of Pennsylvania.
Details
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Date
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Start & End Time
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6:00 pm
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Meeting Location
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Western Sports Park - Building 4
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Guide(s)
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Kevin Karlson
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Cost
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$45
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Available Spots
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120
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Activity Level
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Accessible
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Transportation
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Good For
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Families with Children