Spring Lecture Series 2024: The World of Songbird Migration

Watch the replay of the National Museum of the Great Lakes' first lecture of the Spring 2024 series, presented by Impact Employment Solutions.
Each year, millions of migratory birds pass through the Great Lakes Region. Explore the astonishing world of songbird migration across the Great Lakes with Executive Director of Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Kimberly Kaufman.
Learn where and why birds, and birders, gather in massive numbers across the Great Lakes
- Better understand the journey of migratory birds
- Gain insight to the global implication of the gathering of birds
Birds are fascinating to observe and photograph, yet also incredibly useful indicators of the health of the region. Together we’ll highlight information that both birding and the Great Lakes enthusiasts will enjoy and learn from.
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About the Presenter:
Kimberly Kaufman is the Executive Director of Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) in northwest Ohio whose mission is to inspire the appreciation, enjoyment, and conservation of birds and their habitats through research, education, and outreach. She also is the co-founder of The Biggest Week In American Birding (the largest birding festival in the U.S.), a contributing editor to Birds & Blooms Magazine, and coauthor of the Kaufman Field Guides to Nature of New England and Nature of the Midwest. Mrs. Kaufman was the recipient of the American Birding Association’s Chandler Robbins Award, given to an individual who has made significant contributions to education and/or bird conservation. She and her husband Kenn make their home in Oak Harbor, Ohio.
Black Swamp Bird Observatory: www.bsbo.org/
Biggest Week in American Birding: www.biggestweekinamericanbird...
Meet Our Sponsor:
Impact Employment Solutions (IES) stands as a beacon of opportunity, offering a comprehensive suite of employment services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients and job seekers alike. Specializing in temporary labor, temp-to-hire workforces, and direct hire permanent placements in HR, engineering, and technical trades, IES exemplifies dedication to facilitating seamless transitions into fulfilling employment opportunities.
Headquartered in Toledo, IES has forged enduring partnerships with numerous esteemed clients across Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, and Canada. Their tailored approach ensures that each client’s unique operational landscape and requirements are met with precision and excellence. With a track record of success and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, IES continues to shape the employment landscape, one successful placement at a time.
Impact Employment Solutions: www.iescorp.net/
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[@goldenoriolesilverbirch8220]

Excellent presentation

[@PerfectAmbiguity]

Thank you for sharing this! You can just tell how genuinely passionate Kimberly is about her work. It is delightful to see and very inspiring. Great information too!