The Bird Lady’s Guide to Florida’s Birds: Ducks & Waterbirds

This installment of Mattie Watson’s avian education series turns to the waterfowl wintering in Florida’s coastal and inland waterways. Hosted at Save Our Seabirds, the outdoor lecture covers the migratory patterns, diving techniques and distinct markings of local ducks, grebes and other aquatic birds. Watson provides attendees with field strategies for identifying species from a distance, focusing on silhouette and behavior on the water. The presentation gives residents a deeper understanding of the seasonal ecological shifts occurring in Sarasota Bay.