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X-WR-CALNAME:Howard Youth and Gemma Radko: "Birds of the Chesapeake Bay" 
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DESCRIPTION:A fun and accessible guide to birding one of the world’s most
  vital bodies of water\, supporting remarkable biodiversity and more than 
 18 million people.\n\n \n\nThe Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in th
 e United States\, and the different habitats found on the North\, South\, 
 East\, and West Bay make for year-round birding. Without trying hard\, you
 ’ll likely see some of the Bay’s spectacular birds—diving Ospreys in
  summer\, geese flocking in fall and winter\, and Great Blue Herons stalki
 ng the shallows in any month. This easy-to-use book will help you identify
  more than 100 commonly occurring birds that help make the region the natu
 ral wonders that it is. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustaina
 bility help empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most p
 recious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding 
 and experienced birders alike\, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal 
 travel companion for every trip to the region.\n\n \n\nAbout the Authors: 
 \n\nHoward Youth has been birding the Chesapeake Bay region since the age 
 of twelve. A freelance writer and editor\, he previously held editorial po
 sitions at conservation organizations including American Bird Conservancy\
 , Friends of the National Zoo\, and Worldwatch Institute. Howard also wrot
 e for a variety of publications while living abroad in India\, Spain\, Ecu
 ador\, and Nicaragua. He is the author of Field Guide to the Natural World
  of Washington\, D.C.\n\n \n\nGemma Radko has been an avid Maryland birder
  for over 30 years. She is a member of both the Montgomery and Frederick c
 hapters of the Maryland Ornithological Society\, and often leads bird walk
 s. As a licensed bird bander\, Gemma ran a MAPS (Monitoring Avian Producti
 vity and Survivorship) banding station for nine years\, and she now teache
 s introductory ornithology and other birding classes at Nature Forward in 
 Chevy Chase\, MD.\n\n \n\nAbout the Program: \n\nTo attend in person pleas
 e register here. Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. A local 
 bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free park
 ing vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin S
 treet Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm.  Ask Pratt event staff for
  your parking voucher prior to or after the program. This free event will 
 be presented in-person and virtually.
GEO:39.294601;-76.617302
LOCATION:Central Library\, Poe Reading Room 
SUMMARY:Howard Youth and Gemma Radko: "Birds of the Chesapeake Bay" 
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 a-radko-birds-of-the-chesapeake-bay
CATEGORIES:Writers LIVE!
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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