From hummingbirds to shorebirds, most of the birds we see are migratory. For eons, this behavior has been a subject of wonder for the observant naturalist – why do birds migrate, where do they go, how do they get there, and how can they find their way? The November Southwestern New Mexico Audubon program will feature Homer Hansen, sharing some of the answers to these questions, as well as the fascinating natural history of our migratory birds. The presentation will be on November 1 at 7 PM in Harlan Hall room 219, on the WNMU campus at 12 th and Alabama.
Homer Hansen grew up in Willcox, Arizona surrounded by Sandhill Cranes in winter and Cassin’s Sparrows in summer. Homer has a passion for sharing bird watching with others and instructs workshops on sparrows, raptors, flycatchers, warblers, birding by ear, and bird ecology. He earned his B.S. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona and is now president and owner of Aplomado Environmental LLC (www.aplomado.com) providing services that identify, characterize, and remove contaminants from soil and groundwater.
He is also a regular presenter and trip leader for birding festivals and ornithological conferences. He is a co-founder of the Sulphur Springs Valley Young Birders Club and the annual Arizona Young Birders Camp. Homer served as chairman of the Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival for 17 years. He is a life member of Cooper Ornithological Society, Wilson Ornithological Society, Western Field Ornithologists (WFO), and currently serves on the WFO board as chairman of the Student Programs Committee.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments follow. For additional information, send an email to swnmaudubon@gmail.com.