Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society Lecture Series

The Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society is excited to announce their third, and last, lecture of the year: The conservation biology of two famously Floridian raptors: Swallow-tailed Kites and Southeastern American Kestrels from Dr. Ken Meyer of the Avian Research Conservation Institute. Dr. Meyer will provide history and updates for the long-term studies by Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) on two raptor species that share a common dependance on Florida’s distinctive native plant and animal biodiversity: the Swallow-tailed Kite, a long-distance neotropical migrant; and the Southeastern American Kestrel, a non-migratory genetically distinct subspecies.

Dr. Meyer’s presentation highlights the importance of native insect species, and the communities that support these species, to the survival and successful reproduction of these charismatic and threatened birds of prey. He also will tell us about ARCI’s strategies for turning careful, timely research into well-crafted management practices that can – and should – be delivered by federal and state natural resource agencies, public conservation and citizen-science organizations, timber companies, and private land owners and managers.

Seating opens at 5:30 p.m. A $10 suggested donation is welcome at the door. Questions can be emailed to san.capaudubon@gmail.com.