Migration: It's for the Birds! with Oak Ridge Bird Man
The Carriage House at Knoxville Botanical Gardens, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37914 Map
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Register here: https://smokymountains.wildones.org/october-seminar-registration/
This event will be in-person and simulcast live via Zoom. Refreshments will be provided to those attending in-person.
Join us for an evening with Lucas Coe-Starr - Oak Ridge Bird Man - as we learn about our local resident birds, including those that merely pass through as they make their tireless journeys during the turning of the seasons.
As the weather cools and days shorten, some birds take flight for warmer locales, stopping briefly in our own stretch of East Tennessee. This presentation will expand on the biology of bird migration, the differences between spring and fall, and best native planting practices for those of us seeking to aid our feathered friends, both momentary and lasting.
About the speaker
Lucas is an Oak Ridge native, having worked with wildlife his entire life. He landed his first job by picking up a few snakes in front of the right people, then went on to acquire his bachelor’s in biology from Maryville College and master’s in environmental science from the University of New Haven, doing bird research the entire time. Since then, he has been traveling the world chasing birds (keeping them away from airplanes, mostly), until a couple years ago when he and his wife decided to move back home to Oak Ridge. He now designs and 3D prints bird feeders and nest boxes, makes feed mixes, and advises people on the best way to take care of their local feathered wildlife.