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NCW Audubon Society Launches New Speaker Series with Renowned Naturalist Dennis Paulson

BIRDS OF THE WIND: The Lives and Times of Northwest Shorebirds

The North Central Washington Audubon Society (NCW Audubon) is proud to launch its new Speaker Series with a presentation by acclaimed birder, naturalist, author, and photographer Dennis Paulson, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected voices in bird conservation and natural history.

In his engaging, photo-illustrated lecture, “Birds of the Wind: The Lives and Times of Northwest Shorebirds,” Paulson will explore the fascinating natural history of Pacific Northwest shorebirds, offering an in-depth look at their foraging behavior, remarkable migrations, and breeding ecology. Attendees will gain new appreciation for these extraordinary birds and learn about the shorebird species most likely to be encountered during fall migration in Washington’s interior.

“Shorebirds are among the most remarkable travelers on Earth,” said Mark Johnston, NCWAS board member. “Their lives are full of incredible adaptations and epic journeys, and Dennis Paulson is uniquely qualified to bring those stories to life.”

Paulson has devoted his adult life to studying and documenting the natural world. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Miami in 1966, he moved to Seattle, where he has lived ever since. Until his retirement, he served as Director of the Puget Sound Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound. An avid traveler, photographer, and researcher, Paulson has explored ecosystems around the globe and authored more than 75 scientific papers and 10 books focused primarily on birds and dragonflies.

The presentation will be offered at two locations:

• Wenatchee: Tuesday, July 21 7:00–8:30 p.m. Jack & Edna Maguire Conference Center Wenatchee Valley College
• Winthrop: Wednesday, July 22 7:00–8:30 p.m. The Winthrop Barn

The NCW Audubon Speaker Series will bring distinguished scientists, naturalists, conservationists, and environmental educators to communities throughout North Central Washington, creating opportunities for residents to deepen their understanding of the region’s rich natural heritage.

Both events are free and open to the public.

For more information about NCW Audubon Society programs and events, visit www.ncwaudubon.org 

The North Central Washington (NCW) Audubon Society is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society serving the areas of Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Ferry counties – one of the largest areas for a single Audubon chapter in the state. Its mission is to enhance, protect, and restore healthy natural ecosystems and native biodiversity using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation to promote the welfare of birds in North Central Washington.