Peter Cavanagh will give a Zoom presentation on January 27^th at 7:30pm CST entitled “How Birds Fly” illustrated by his photographs, videos, and diagrams. He will discuss the evolution of flight, aspects of avian anatomy that enable flight, and provide insights into how birds achieve the amazing aerodynamic feats that exceed the capabilities of modern aircraft. He is known for the explanation of complex topics in an understandable way, and the material will be accessible to all people interested in birds.

Peter Cavanagh is a scientist, author, and bird photographer who lives in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. He is drawn to the study of bird flight by his experiences as an instrument-rated private pilot, his professional training in anatomy and biomechanics, and his passion for nature and the outdoors. Peter’s images have been featured in the Audubon Society’s Top 100 Bird Photographs of the Year. He is the author of 100 FLYING BIRDS: Photographing the Mechanics of Flight and HOW BIRDS FLY: The Science and Art of Avian Flight — both from Firefly Books. He has traveled widely to photograph birds on every continent.

Zoom doors open at 7.