MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at Kelseyville High School, 5480 Main Street, Kelseyville. Refreshments are at 7 PM, announcements are at 7:15 PM, and the program is at 7:30 PM.
“Hokkaido in the Winter: the Birds and Wildlife of Japan”
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In February of 2009, the Pacific Seabird Group held their annual meeting in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. Hokkaido is the northern island of Japan and is much less developed than the southern island. A number of exciting birds occur there in the winter, including the iconic Red-crowned Crane, the Steller’s and White-tailed Sea Eagles, Whooper Swans and Blakiston’s Fishing Owl. Before the confer-ence, members from the Pacific Seabird Group accompanied some of the pre-mier biologists studying these species on a week-long field trip. After the confer-ence, another group traveled across to the northern portion of Honshu to see the Japanese Monkeys. Ron will share some of the ecological and environmental stories of these and other species illustrated with his fine photographs. |
Ron LeValley has been photographing nature for over 40 years. He is a founding member of the Mendocino Coast Photographer Guild and Gallery at 301 North Main Street in Fort Bragg where his work can be seen. Ron is also the founder and Senior Biologist of Mad River Biologists, a biological consulting firm in Eureka, California. Best known for the identification and distribution of birds along the Pacific Coast, he also has an extensive understanding of natural history subjects. He serves as Treasurer of the Pacific Seabird Group and is an Associate Editor of Western Birds, the journal of the Western Field Ornithologists. One of Ron's outstanding attributes is shar-ing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. |
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Heron & Egret Rookeries of Florida . Lyle and Deanna Madeson, birds and wildlife photographers |
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - Annual Potluck Picnic . Clear Lake State Park |
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