LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The iconic bluebird is so beautiful, it brings a sense of peace to all who see it. But life hasn't always been happy for bluebirds.
At the upcoming Thursday, March 19, Redbud Audubon Society Zoom program, discussion and photos will focus on what makes bluebirds special, as well as how they should be considered as an indication of the health of our ecosystem.
The program starts at 7 p.m. Register early by going to www.redbudaudubon.org and clicking on the link on the home page of the website.
Speaker Mike Azevedo is one of the co-directors for the California Bluebird Recovery Program. Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management and has been a wildlife enthusiast for four decades, serving as a naturalist, park ranger, and even a BSA merit badge counselor for seven nature related merit badges.
Also presenting will be Georgette Howington, co-director of the California Bluebird Recovery Program who has been a nest box monitor since 1996.
Her niche is the study and conservation of Western bluebirds, cavity nesters and their associated habitats. Georgette Howington is a Life Member of California Garden Clubs, a certified Horticulturist and certified UC Davis Naturalist of the Mt. Diablo Region.
Her affiliations as a conservationist in our community in the Bay Area for over 35 years include membership in Mt. Diablo Bird Alliance among others.
Howington has sponsored over 150 scouts and students over a period of 25 years. An avid gardener, she is pollinator co-chairperson for the pollinator team in the Rossmoor Community Garden and Club. She and the team prepped, planned and installed six gardens for pollinators and birds in the community garden this year.
Howington and her husband Bruce live in Rossmoor with their two indoor cats.
Join Redbud Audubon on March 19 for this interesting program After registering the zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the day of the meeting.
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