November Featured Speaker Series Woodpeckers Nature’s Wood Workers

It’s been said that every animal plays an important role in the ecosystem, yet some have a harder job than others. Reinier Munguia will introduce you to the wonderful world of woodpeckers, a group of highly adapted birds with the ability to chisel through wood better than a power tool and without suffering any injuries. Their work goes beyond the building of a simple shelter or gathering food. When they finish their breeding cycle, many will leave a suitable home ready for other birds and mammals.

They are considered a keystone species in forest ecology, and an indicator of forest health. But are we doing the right thing to help them survive? This program will answer many of these questions and will venture the audience into the life of nature’s wood workers.

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.