Noted refuge lecturer to spotlight gray owl
By REFUGE / DDWS - | Mar 3, 2021
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Paul Bannick has a reputation for stunning photography and an obsession with owls.
Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick will present a program featuring stunning imagery from his books about owls at a lecture, titled “Gray Owl: A Visual Natural History,” on March 12 at 10 a.m. at The Community House for the “Ding” Darling Lecture Series.
Based on thousands of hours in the field photographing, one of his new books “Great Gray Owl: A Visual Natural History,” published in October is the latest example of the author’s love and respect for owls. It showcases one of the largest owl species, also known as the Phantom of the North, Great Gray Ghost and Bearded Owl. It lives in the western mountains and boreal regions of North America.
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Refuge film follows world’s rarest eagle
By REFUGE / DDWS - | Feb 10, 2021
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Stunning cinematography tells the tale of the critically endangered Philippine eagle in “Bird of Prey.”
The ninth annual “Ding” Darling Film Series continues on Feb. 17 with “Bird of Prey,” a 94-minute documentary that takes viewers on a journey upon the wings of the world’s rarest eagle, the Philippine eagle. This year’s series has adapted to distancing and pandemic safety protocols with virtual airings and follow-up discussions via Zoom.
Unlike the other films, this one is only available to be streamed on Feb. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m., with the discussion scheduled for 5 p.m. Pre-registration for the film and discussion are required; visit dingdarlingsociety.org/articles/lecture-and-film-series for links. Those who register for the film will receive an email a day before the showing that contains the streaming link and password, along with a link to the discussion.