The Ascent of Birds: An Invitation to the Spectacular Diversity of Birds
October 13, 2020, 4 p.m - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Zoom - register below to receive Zoom information
Join Jim Karr, University of Washington Professor Emeritus, for a lecture and discussion series based on John Reilly’s pioneering book The Ascent of Birds: How Modern Science Is Revealing Their Story (2018). Each session will explore key concepts in bird evolution, biogeography, and special adaptations of a bird species or group. Recent scientific advances, coupled with a long history of bird study, has given us new insights about the elegance of birds, their family trees, and keys to their survival.
All discussions are illustrated with photos, maps, and other visuals. They will take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Sessions are free, and will be held via Zoom until further notice.
Optional: Read one or two of the book’s chapters (about 10 pages) for each session. The lecture and discussion for October will focus on one chapter:
“The Hummingbird’s Story: A Route of Evanescence” (1200 heartbeats a minute, 363 species): Ch. 12
Register for the Ascent of Birds virtual discussion by clicking on the button below. Scroll down in your confirmation email from Eventbrite to the "Additional information" for Zoom instructions. You will also receive a reminder one day before the event that will again provide the Zoom instructions.