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SUMMARY:Exhibit: For the Love of Birds
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Garrett County Arts Council)“For the Love of Birds” is an installation piece that incorporates The National Audubon Society’s climate report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Birds on the Brink and artwork curated by curated by Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine. The art exhibit tells the story of how birds will be affected by climate change\, with different habitats illustrated through canvas photography and supported by interpretive signage and glass birds. \nExhibit is open during Discovery Center hours Friday through Sunday\, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm\, from January 10th through March 1st.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-for-the-love-of-birds-4/
LOCATION:Black Hill Discovery Center\, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive\, Boyds\, MD\, 20841\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: In Full Flight
DESCRIPTION:(DC) (DC Bird Alliance) Experience breathtaking bird images by DC Bird Alliance photographers at the new La Galerie on K at the Capital Hilton. See local birds and birds captured during travel by DCBA members. \nOn view through February. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-in-full-flight-6/
LOCATION:Capital Hilton\, 1001 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Effects of Climate Breakdown on Birds (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Northern Virginia Bird Alliance) Climate breakdown is already having significant effects on the natural environment\, including serious impacts on bird populations. Bill Young will present an overview about how birds are likely to be affected in the future and which ones are likely to be best or least able to deal with the impending changes. The course is intended for a general audience\, with no special knowledge of birds needed. \nBill Young is a writer and naturalist who lives in Kensington\, Maryland. His book The Fascination of Birds: From the Albatross to the Yellowthroat\, was published by Dover Publications in 2014.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/the-effects-of-climate-breakdown-on-birds-virtual/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Birds,Classes & Workshops,Climate
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SUMMARY:Winter Waterfowl Cruise
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Natural History Society of Maryland) Don your downiest coat and channel duck resilience on this cruise to find wintering waterfowl on the Patuxent River. We will be on the lookout for bufflehead\, canvasback\, ruddy duck\, greater and lesser scaup\, common goldeneye\, ring-necked duck\, wood duck\, American wigeon\, black duck\, common loon\, American coot\, dunlin\, and horned lark.  \nAlex Pellegrini\, one of our favorite naturalists at Patuxent River Park\, will captain us on the park’s research pontoon boat.  
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/winter-waterfowl-cruise/
LOCATION:Patuxent River Park\, Pavilion and Camp Ground\, 16000 Croom Airport Road\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, 20772\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Outdoor Experience
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Woodpeckers
DESCRIPTION:(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Woodpeckers are keystone species which help many other forest animals by excavating holes in trees. Learn about our six local species\, their lifestyles and adaptations. The two sessions include a hike\, natural history information\, drawing tips\, journal page ideas and making a whimsical woodpecker creation. Ages 16 +. \nThis is Session 1. The next session will be on Jan. 31st.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/wonderful-woodpeckers/
LOCATION:Hidden Oaks Nature Center\, 7701 Royce St\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds,Nature Observation,Nature Play
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: For the Love of Birds
DESCRIPTION:(MD) (Garrett County Arts Council)“For the Love of Birds” is an installation piece that incorporates The National Audubon Society’s climate report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Birds on the Brink and artwork curated by curated by Caroline Blizzard and Julie Turrentine. The art exhibit tells the story of how birds will be affected by climate change\, with different habitats illustrated through canvas photography and supported by interpretive signage and glass birds. \nExhibit is open during Discovery Center hours Friday through Sunday\, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm\, from January 10th through March 1st.
URL:https://capitalnature.org/event/exhibit-for-the-love-of-birds-5/
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