The next Birds & Birds social get-together will be held on Thursday October 31, from 6 to 9 pm, at the usual location:
Royal Canadian Legion, Centennial Calgary Branch#285,
9202 Horton Road SW.
Thursday October 31, 2019, 6:00-9:00 pm
We will meet in the large auditorium which is to the right after you enter the Legion. Everyone is welcome to attend (including children if accompanied by an adult), and food and drinks are available.
This month, rather than have a presentation, will be having a special “Popcorn and Video” night! We will be showing a video about birds, and attendees have permission to bring their own popped popcorn and share it with their table.
The Life of Birds Hosted by David Attenborough. Episode 1: TO FLY OR NOT TO FLY (Approx. 50 minutes).The history of birds, from the first flying reptiles to today’s consummate navigators. From giant flightless birds to modern ostriches and emus, see how birds have made a claim to populate not only the air but also the land. (Note: this is part of a 10 episode (3 DVD set) series by BBC Video).
The video will begin after 7 pm so everyone will have time to eat and socialize beforehand. If you are unable to arrive early, feel free to just come for the movie. It should be very interesting, and even if you’ve seen it before, it should spark some good conversations afterwards. See you there.
Future Birds & Beers meetings are as follows:
Wednesday November 27, 2019 (Note the out-of-range day of the week, a Wednesday rather than a Thursday). Chip Scialfa will do a presentation on “Problems in decision-making in field identification.”
Thursday January 23, 2020
Thursday March 5, 2020
Thursday April 2, 2020
Thursday May 7, 2020
Thursday June 25, 2020
There! Your social life (or mine, anyway) is set for the next eight months. All of the above meetings will be in in the big auditorium and we plan to have presentations, except for at the April 2nd meeting, which is in the smaller dining rooms. We may do a quiz or have a discussion of some kind at that one. Mark your calendars!
Is Birds & Beers open to anyone? Can I just drop in on October 31? I’m interested in learning more about the local birds that seem to thrive in our yard/neighbourhood and in attracting/supporting them more in a sustainable way. My dad was a lifelong bird enthusiast and had many feeders…which I enjoyed a great deal but never learned what was in them or why (suet…why suet?) is about the level I am at…a complete novice in other words.
Yes, anyone is welcome. It is very informal. Bring a friend if you want. There are many good birders there who can answer your questions.