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Midcoast Audubon: “The Stokes Guide to Finches” with Co-Author Matthew Young (Virtual)

Thursday, October 17 @ 6:30 pm 7:30 pm

The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library continues on Thursday, October 17, at 6:30 PM with a presentation from Matthew Young all about The Stokes Guide to Finches, which he co-authored with Lillian Stokes.

From backyards to wilderness peaks, finches are some of the most exciting, mysterious, and popular group of songbirds. Finch expert Matthew Young will introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada from feeder-favorite goldfinches to Red Crossbill tribes, to least known mountain-top Black Rosy-Finches to endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers.

This is a virtual presentation on Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BmaeeCUkR6updGNx0SOpPw

The new book he co-authored, The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada covers detailed finch identification, language, behavior, irruptions, specialized maps and foraging charts on crossbills, how to conserve finches, and much more. Infused throughout with quotes from the creative Quick Take chapter intros, filled with interesting facts, scientific knowledge, and stunning photos, this book will leave you understanding so much more about the finches you thought you knew.

Matthew Young is also the President and Founder of the Finch Research Network (FiRN).


MID-COAST AUDUBON, SERVING THE MAINE COUNTIES OF KNOX, LINCOLN, AND WALDO

Mid-Coast Audubon is a chapter of Audubon, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term, responsible use of natural resources through informed membership, education and community awareness.

Throughout the year fascinating and informative programs are presented (free!) via the Camden Public Library, and there are numerous field trips to see birds and learn about the natural history of Maine. Come be part of the fun and learning. Check out our events page for dates/times. You can also watch the recorded presentations from earlier programs.