I would like to offer another iNaturalist free training workshop on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in Orangeville. I will send the specific location as well as a reading list to those who RSVP to me. Bring a camera, any special lenses you have, a tripod if one is required to do careful focusing by your camera and lenses, a notebook, a laptop or tablet or smartphone, and questions. I have several tripods you can borrow. Or just come, although the more you attempt the more I believe you’ll learn. If you do not have an iNaturalist account, I’ll suggest that you set one up ahead of time. They are free, and it takes only a couple of minutes to get your account basically established. Go to https://www.inaturalist.ca/ I will send those who RSVP to me a short reading list that might take you half… Read more »
For anyone interested in learning more about issues of overlooking female bird song, read on! Female Bird Song (from The Guardian) or here: Female Bird Song (from Audubon From the above Audubon article: “Lend an Ear The Female Bird Song Project, run by Odom and collaborators, began recruiting birders to catalog the vocal ranges of female birds in 2017. Whether females sing remains a mystery in 3,500 songbird species, and for those 660 species known to sing, good recordings are often absent. As audio files have trickled in, about 25 percent uploaded so far are a first, as verified by experts. Recordings will help experts understand the evolutionary forces that pushed both sexes to sing, as well as revise birders’ expectations. To participate, record video or audio of a female bird’s song and upload your data to the apps eBird or Xeno-Canto with the phrase “Contributed for the Female Bird Song Project:… Read more »
Headwaters Nature is hosting an evening dedicated to sharing our enjoyment of nature with like-minded people. Headwaters Nature brings together people who share a common interest in the natural environment: enjoying it, preserving it, and learning more about it in all of its incredible complexity and beauty. Indulge your inner nature nerd and join us for the evening where we will enjoy: a short presentation displays of nature art and artifacts, specimens a book table a couple of entertaining nature films Test your collective knowledge with a fun “Nature ID Quiz” Tuesday February 27, 2024, Orangeville Senior’s Centre 26 Bythia St 7:00pm. Free admission Everyone welcome Refreshments provided (bring your own mug) Nature Nerd Night 2024 We have people are setting up displays of their nature items. There will be interesting things for you to see such as specimen collections, nature artifacts, and art. There’s still time to reserve a free table…. Read more »
