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January Featured Speaker Series Introduction to Neotropical Birds

January 16, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Reinier Munguia will be joining us again to take us on a journey to learn about Neotropical Birds. Nothing is more challenging and rewarding than spotting colorful birds in the rainforest. People from all over flock to the tropics to glimpse on a variety of birds species found nowhere else in the world. From hummingbirds to guans and falcons, more than 90 families account for nearly 3,800 species of neotropical birds.

Add to these, the number of neotropical migrants that spend the winter in these tropical zones and you have endless birding opportunities. But the tropics are also in a constant change from weather related pressures to deforestation with many bird species being pushed to the limits of their existence. Neotropical zones were the origin of many bird species now inhabiting zones as far as Canada. Join us as we learn more about neotropical birds.

Reinier Munguia is a full-time naturalist and nature photographer based in Lakeland, Florida. He serves as the President of the Lake Region Audubon Society. His work has appeared in various publications including books, magazines and scientific publications. In his spare time, he leads photography workshops in exotic destinations including Costa Rica, Ecuador , Kenya, and Panama, among others. He spends great amount of time documenting wildlife and their struggles in our constantly changing environment.

NEW LOCATION

Our monthly Meetings will now take place at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood. 5959 East State Road 64 Bradenton Florida 34208

The meetings will be held on the second floor in the conference room. (there are stairs and an elevator)

Please park to the side or back of the entrance.

We are still in the process of selecting this year’s featured speakers.

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Date:
January 16, 2025
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Venue

Gettel Toyota of Lakewood
5959 East State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34208 United States
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Phone
941-567-1080