Petoskey Audubon March 11 Program “The Magnificent Behavior of Shorebirds”

Join award-winning photographer and Sabrewing Nature Tours  co-owner and guide, Brian Zwiebel, for an exploration into the magnificent behavior of shorebirds. From migration to the breeding grounds and beyond, Brian will share his passion for shorebird behavior through his award-winning photography and personal experiences. You will learn of the mind-bending migrations of the Whimbrel and Bar-tailed Godwit and Brian will recount his observations of breeding behaviors from the high arctic, some of which can’t be found in the scientific literature. Be forewarned, you may never look at a wintering shorebird on a beach or mudflat the same way again!

The program is hosted by Petoskey Audubon and takes place Tuesday, March 11 on zoom at 7pm. The program is free and open to all interested people. Use this link to join the program https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84534588326

Brian began his journey with birds by enrolling in an Ornithology class at Hocking College in 1993. Six years later he began photographing the subjects he had come to know so well. Warblers are among Brian’s favorite subjects. He spends much of his free time in May photographing warblers at northern Ohio’s Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. His work has been prominently displayed in exhibits throughout Ohio. More than thirty of his songbird images were featured at the National Center for Nature Photography in Toledo, OH. Brian’s award-winning photography has been internationally published in books and magazines including Birder’s World, Bird Watching, Bird Watcher’s Digest and the American Birding Association’s magazine Birding. Brian has also authored articles for Audubon and B&H Photo-Video’s Explora blog and leads photography tours and workshops.