Courtship, Mating, & Egg Anatomy Using footage from the field, this program dives into the often comical arena of avian courtship displays after first covering dimorphic traits between commonly observed male and female bird species. Next, we will dissect an egg to explore anatomy, physiology, and lastly, chick development. Attendees are invited to follow along […]

Hatching, Hunting & Chick Development This webinar discusses the rapid stages of development expected to occur in the short six-weeks between hatching and fledging and the demands placed on each breeding pair by their ravenous offspring. Hunting techniques, food webs, and raptor digestion will be covered before we wrap up with the dissection of an […]

Banding, Fledging, Flying This final program recaps the banding procedure of the resident falcon chicks while discussing the integral role longitudinal wildlife monitoring plays in research and conservation. From butterflies to bald eagles, metal bands and digital tags allow us to track populations and recognize patterns over the lifespan of various wildlife species. This webinar […]

Traits, Trends, & Adaptations  In order to excel in a world where food can be scarce, weather conditions challenging, and territory both highly coveted and fiercely defended, the Bald Eagle must possess several incredible physical adaptations. From feet with sandpaper-like surface area to eyes that can detect a potential meal from over 3 miles away, […]

NEW DATE! Courtship & Construction  Bird nests are as unique to a species as their plumage, with nesting materials ranging from grasses and twigs to spit, mud, and even metal wire. Some species construct their nests together, while others spend significant energy independently creating a nest in an effort to attract a mate. Let’s explore […]

Developmental Stages  As April’s lengthening days offer extended time to hunt and feed, the rapid development of eaglets becomes more easily observable. This webinar discusses the successional stages of development expected to occur in the 11-12 weeks between hatching and fledging and the demands placed on the parent eagles by their increasingly ravenous offspring. Hunting […]

Contamination & Continued Diligence   This final program dovetails back to our pilot webinar as we return to the topic of ecosystem contamination and how it persists today. While there are readily available alternatives, lead (Pb) is still used in hunting ammunition and in fishing tackle. This creates significant ongoing threats to wildlife, both from current […]