FREE Lecture Series-- Dr. Kenneth Meyer, "The Dance of the Reddish Egret- From 'Ding' to North Florida"
January 29 – Dr. Kenneth Meyer, ARCI – “The Dance of the Reddish Egret - From ‘Ding’ to North Florida”
Dr. Kenneth Meyer from the Avian Research and Conservation Institute in Gainesville, Fla., is currently conducting a tracking study on five reddish egret individuals he originally tagged at “Ding” Darling refuge. The reddish egret (Egretta rufescens), known for its erratic “dancing” when it forages, is the rarest and least studied wading bird in the U.S., according to Meyer. It is “a species of critical conservation concern, particularly in Florida where the population is experiencing a continuous decline.” Meyer will share some findings from his ongoing research. Seating is limited and on a first-come basis.
Date and Time
Friday Jan 29, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST