Welcome to Subirdia

Vashon Audubon Society presents Dr. John Marzluff screening two short films and discussing his new book Welcome to Subirdia.  The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. John Marzluff is Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington whose decades of research on ravens and crows have produced numerous award-wining books, hundreds of scientific papers and has been the focus of 2 film documentaries on PBS.

His most recent book Welcome to Subirdia reveals how residential areas host a splendid array of biological diversity, and may play a key role I preventing loss of species in face of climate change and human impact.  Suburb yards and green areas have become valuable habitats for birds and other threatened species. The first screening is a how-to for creating a bird-friendly garden with ponds, fountains, nesting boxes and green barriers.  Learn the ten important steps to follow for the well being of birds.  

The second film deals with funeral behavior of crows tapping into decades of corvid research that Dr. Marzluff has pioneered.  Both films were directed by Michael Werner.  Q&A will follow both films with a brief intermission.
Dr. John Marzluff is also leader of the US Fish and Wildlife Recovery Team for the endangered Mariana Crow and a Fellow of the American Ornithologist’s Union.

At the Vashon Theatre, Tuesday June 9th at 6 PM. This program is co-sponsored by Vashon Theatre and Island Greentech.
Copies of Welcome to Subirdia will be available for sale.