Birds are almost everywhere, but have you ever stopped and wondered how they accomplish what they do? How can a bird lift itself into the air, sing such beautiful songs, or display such striking colors? This 60-minute talk takes a friendly, behind-the-scenes look at how birds work. We’ll begin with a brief story of where birds came from, tracing their surprising origins back to dinosaurs. From
there, we’ll explore the basics of bird bodies in an easy-to-understand way: how lightweight bones and strong muscles make flight possible, how birds breathe while flying, and why beaks come in so many shapes and sizes. We’ll also talk about bird feathers, and their colors. This talk is designed for curious adults with no science background required. Using everyday examples and
plenty of visuals, it offers a new way to look at the birds you already know, thus allowing us to notice them a little more closely the next time we are outside.

This talk is free and open to the public. To register, email annie@woodlandsgarden.org.