What if the most fascina
ting wildlife in New England isn't found deep in the wilderness&mdash\; bu
t right outside your own window? Join wildlife ecologist and nature author
Brad Timm for an engaging presentation that reveals the remarkable lives
of the animals we encounter every day&mdash\;but rarely stop to truly noti
ce. Through stunning photography\, fascinating videos\, and entertaining s
tories from years of field experience\, you'll discover surprising facts a
bout familiar wildlife\, including:
&bull\; Blue Jay feather have no
blue in them at all
&bull\; Gray Foxes climb trees
&bull\; Hummi
ngbirds can beat their wings up to 200 times per second
&bull\; White
-tailed Deer see blaze orange as a dull brown
&bull\; And many more s
urprising discoveries about the wildlife living all around us!
Dra wing from his acclaimed book Wildlife Out Your Window\, Brad expl ores the hidden behaviors\, adaptations\, and ecological roles of New Engl and's most familiar birds\, mammals\, reptiles\, amphibians\, insects\, an d other wildlife. Beyond the fascinating natural history\, you'll also lea ve with practical\, science-based ideas for making your yard\, neighborhoo d\, or community more welcoming to wildlife&mdash\; whether you have a lar ge backyard\, a small garden\, or simply enjoy watching nature from your w indow.
\nThe presentation includes plenty of opportunities for quest ions and discussion\, making it an enjoyable experience for anyone interes ted in nature\, conservation\, photography\, gardening\, birding\, or simp ly learning more about the wildlife that surrounds us every day.
\n< strong>Book Signing: Signed copies of Wildlife Out Your Windo w and Brad's newest book\, America is Wild!&mdash\;a beautif ully illustrated guide to wildlife and plants across the United States&mda sh\;will be available following the presentation at a special discounted p rice of $20 each.
\nAbout Brad:
\nBrad is a w ildlife ecologist\, author\, and founder of the Northeast Wildlife Team\, an organization dedicated to helping people better understand&mdash\;and c onnect with and help&mdash\;the natural world around them. He is the autho r of America is Wild!\, an illustrated state-by-state encyclopedi a of nearly 200 animals and 200 plants of the United States\, and of the < em>Wildlife Out Your Window regional wildlife book series\, which inv ites readers to discover the hidden lives of the wildlife they see every d ay\, turning backyards\, neighborhoods\, and local landscapes into places of wonder.
\nBrad holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Conservat ion from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and has published extensi vely in scientific journals. These days he splits his time between writing upcoming wildlife books and leading engaging wildlife programs and presen tations for a wide range of audiences. When he&rsquo\;s not working\, Brad can usually be found hiking local trails\, saltwater fishing\, or spendin g time outdoors with friends and loved ones.
\nSponsored by the Wilb raham Friends of the Library. \;
\nRegistration program is appre ciated for planning purposes\, but seating is available on a first come\, first served basis.
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