SAS Annual Meeting, Potluck & Program
Monday, May 8th, Hope Lutheran Church
“eBird: A Bastion of Citizen Science that has Transformed our Understanding of Birds” with Ed Harper
We recognize that birds provide an accurate lens to the health of our planet. Indeed, the more we learn about birds, the better we understand our own world. As a relatively new and very important tool, eBird is rapidly extending our knowledge about birds. It was developed through and is maintained by Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. eBird transforms the global birding community’s passion for birds into a powerful resource for research, conservation, and education. If you already use eBird, here is more information to maximize its usefulness for your own concerns. If you simply want to learn how eBird is aiding bird conservation or even how to apply it to your own avian interests, this program will be highly beneficial.
About Our Speaker
Ed Harper in Senegal
Ed Harper was born in Livingston, Montana, but ended up in Bozeman where he spent his childhood and attended college at Montana State where he majored in physics and mathematics. He developed his interest in birds at the age of six with a Killdeer being the spark bird. That passion has grown over the years to where he is now one of the leading birders in Montana, shuttling back and forth between homes in Bozeman and Carmichael, CA.
In 1980, Ed started leading tours for the Massachusetts Audubon Society. He has since led many tours throughout the USA and across the world by way of his own tour company. An enthusiastic teacher, Ed taught both mathematics and birding classes over a period of 34 years at American River College in Sacramento. He is a past president of Sacramento Audubon Society, past board member of the Western Field Ornithologists, and currently serves on the Montana Bird Records Committee.
An accomplished photographer, Ed has photographed more than 800 North American bird species and countless more on seven continents. Now fully retired, he is constantly afield with binoculars and camera. A champion of eBird, he has submitted more than 10,000 checklists containing more than 1,000 species photographed.
Board Elections
This is our Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election. To attend virtually, please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9216280616939874912. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The in-person meeting on May 8th will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 W. Graf (off S. 19th). The potluck begins at 6:00 PM. Please bring a sweet or savory dish to share (plates and utensils provided—bring your own mug). There will be a main dish provided by SAS. After the potluck there will be a short meeting and board elections at 7:00 PM, immediately followed by the program.
Attendees—whether in person or virtual—are encouraged to share their bird sightings at this and every monthly program. Share the program on social media using the hashtags #sasbirds, #sacaaudubon, #ebird, and #conservation.
SAS monthly programs are free and open to the public, featuring a special guest speaker the 2nd Monday of each month, September through May. For more information, contact Kyle Moon at programs@sacajaweaaudubon.org.
