Program: Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, by Justin LeClaire, Avian Conservation Biologist for Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP), based in Corpus Christi. After growing up and receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Vermont, Justin worked as an avian biologist in New York, Massachusetts, North Carolina, California, and most recently the Rio Grande Valley of Texas where he spent 5 years. Justin is also a skilled birder, photographer, and general outdoor enthusiast, and has volunteered thousands of hours for various wildlife research projects, habitat restoration, wildlife rescues, and outdoor education.
Program: Birding Hawaii - The Extinction Capital of the World. Join Dave and Tammy McQuade as they share their birding photos and experiences on the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii’s small land mass, long history of extreme isolation, climate change and rapid pace of development have left its many indigenous species vulnerable to predators and diseases. Dave and Tammy have been fortunate enough to bird this beautiful and rapidly changing environment twice in recent years. Join us as they share their love for this beautiful place and it's incredible birds!! 
Program: Red Crossbills in Southern California, by Dr. Lance Benner.
This talk will describe Red Crossbill biology, the different flight call types, their geographic distributions, and will present recordings of each one. Lance has been recording Red Crossbills around North America since 2011, with a particular emphasis on southern California and the Sierra Nevada.
Program: The Russian Far East: Birding in a Sea of Sorrow, presented by David Pereksta.
The Sea of Okhotsk in the Russian Far East is little known outside of Russia and seldom visited by westerners. This sea dominates the Northwest Pacific. David had a rare opportunity to explore this incredible region in June of 2016 and will share some of his experiences with the wildlife, culture, and history in a lavishly illustrated talk with the highlights of the photos he took while there. Click for more details, and join us for a fascinating presentation. 
Program: Birding Fast and Slow, Alvaro Jamarillo
There is perhaps no activity as complete as birding, in that it can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways, by essentially every type of person. There is a lot to birding, and perhaps what we forget is that it makes us privileged to become connected with nature. This connection is not only fun, it is vital, and it is absolutely wonderful for your health. Come see how, and why this is. 
