Birds are among the most visible and beloved wildlife in Bedford. Dr. Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, along with Mianus River Gorge’s Budd Veverka, will explore how birds can serve as a powerful lens on the health of our landscapes—revealing the richness of local biodiversity, the importance of different habitats, and the many ways wildlife and human communities coexist.
Using research from the Cornell Lab and tools like eBird and Merlin, Farnsworth will show how careful observation—from backyard feeders to woodland trails—can deepen our understanding of the natural world. Whether you’re an avid birder or simply someone who enjoys the sights and sounds of birds around your home, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the role birds play in connecting us to the land.
Presented jointly with the Mianus River Gorge, Bedford Garden Club, Rusticus Garden Club and Bedford Historical Society.