Essex County Ornithological Club Calendar
Fall 2019
Speaker Series/Club Events
Friday, Sept. 6, 7:45 pm
Predators of the Sky: Live Birds of Prey
ECOC meeting 7:30–7:45 pm
Wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi joins us with a diverse group of live raptors from this region and beyond. Learn about these remarkable birds and the great work done by Tom’s organization, the Massachusetts Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Facility, which cares for injured raptors and operates a successful captive breeding program. This event is made possible by a generous donation from The Echo Charitable Foundation. Co-sponsored by PEM.
PEM Connect Building, Peabody Essex Museum. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 1, 7:45 pm
The Evolution of Beauty
ECOC meeting 7:30–7:45 pm
Do birds appreciate beauty? Drawing from his award-winning and provocative book, The Evolution of Beauty, Yale Univ. ornithologist Richard Prum looks at how “a taste for beauty,” has guided the development of the extraordinary ornamentation we see in the animal world.
A book signing for The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin’s Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World—and Us follows the program. This event is made possible by The Lowell Institute and a generous donation from Joanie and Tim Ingraham made in memory of beloved ECOC member Dotty Brown. Cosponsored by PEM.
Morse Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Dec. 6, 7:45 pm
A Season on the Wind: Inside the World of Spring Migration
ECOC meeting 7:30–7:45 pm
Every spring and fall, a journey of thousands of miles begins, as migrating birds find their way between breeding and overwintering grounds. Renowned naturalist and author Kenn Kaufman brings this remarkable phenomenon to life in his talk, based on his new book A Season on the Wind. Discover the science and magic of bird migration, including how local observations can reveal global patterns, and what we can do to avoid harming these vulnerable winged migrants. A book signing for A Season on the Wind: Inside the World of Spring Migration follows the program. This event is made possible by a generous donation from The Echo Charitable Foundation. Cosponsored by PEM and Mass Audubon.
Morse Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8:30-10:30 am
Winter Birds and Bagels with Kenn Kaufman
Fee $15 (members and nonmembers)
Register online at MAS or call 978-887-9264 to register by phone.
Note: group size is limited. Sign up early!
Join Kenn Kaufman and his wife Kimberly for an easygoing bird walk at Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, followed by coffee, tea, and bagels in the barn. Cosponsored by Mass Audubon.
Location: meet in the barn at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA.
Directions to the Peabody Essex Museum
PEM Connect Building is at 135 Essex Street, next door to PEM’s main entrance (at the corner of Essex and Liberty St. in Salem, MA). Morse Auditorium is in PEM’s main building. Note: if severe weather is forecast, call 978-745-1876 to confirm event.
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Please be advised: ECOC calendars are only sent via email, unless a member requests otherwise. The calendar can always be viewed here on our web site. Hard copies will also be available at programs.
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Notes:
- Please support ECOC programs for 2019 – 2020 by renewing your membership today! Membership/renewal form available here
- ECOC President: Constance Lapite ~ 978-621-8641 | peteorconstance@gmail.com
- ECOC Vice President/Programs Coordinator: Janey Winchell ~ 978-542-1627 | jane_winchell@pem.org
- ECOC Treasurer: Buffy Pennick ~ 508-237-7825 | buffypennick@gmail.com
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