{"id":1259,"date":"2020-04-10T17:10:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T17:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/?page_id=1259"},"modified":"2020-04-13T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:12:09","slug":"kushlan-bird-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/showcase.republicahavas.com\/websites\/fairchildgarden.org\/science-and-education\/science\/kushlan-bird-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Kushlan Bird Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The James A. Kushlan Bird Conservation program at Fairchild is composed of numerous bird conservation related activities. You will find a\u00a0brochure that outlines all elements of the Dr. James A. Kushlan Bird Walk<\/a>\u00a0at the Visitor Center and information booths. A bird checklist, highlighting some of the birds you may encounter at Fairchild is also included with the brochure. Throughout the\u00a0Kushlan Bird Walk<\/a>, interpretation and birding hotspots educate visitors from the birding novice to experts alike.<\/p>\n

While exploring the\u00a0Kushlan Bird Walk<\/a>, visitors may choose to take a rest on one of the many tribute benches honoring important ornithologists and conservationists. Bird boxes and feeders will be placed in strategic locations throughout the garden and\u00a0Kushlan Bird\u00a0Walk and will help attract more birds to Fairchild. Plans are also underway for waterbird habitat enhancements.<\/p>\n

The James A. Kushlan Bird Conservation Program was established at Fairchild to provide a unique opportunity in environmental education, citizen science and biodiversity restoration. Dr.\u00a0Kushlan is an expert on colonial waterbird biology and conservation. He is the founding member of the Waterbird Society and founder of Waterbird Conservation of the Americas, and he serves on numerous conservation-based institutional boards. Dr. Kushlan received his doctorate from the University of Miami, and has published numerous scientific articles, as well as co-authored many important books on waterbirds.<\/p>\n

Dr. Kushlan, a long time member of Fairchild, always knew that he wanted to make a lasting gift to Fairchild. He saw Fairchild not only as a world-renowned botanic garden, but also as a respected bird sanctuary. Dr. Kushlan said that he wanted to support a local leader who has had demonstrated success in educating the public on crucial contemporary conservation topics. Dr. Kushlan also was impressed with Fairchild\u2019s past work and leadership in creating synergistic partnerships with other local conservation institutions.<\/p>\n

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Early-bird Walks at Fairchild<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Discover\u00a0the diverse avian community in South Florida via the\u00a0Kushlan Bird Trail at Fairchild. Join us on Early-bird Walks\u00a0and\u00a0explore the best birding\u00a0spots throughout Fairchild and record your sightings in the global database for birds,\u00a0eBird<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget your binoculars! Or, binoculars are available upon request at the South Gate Information Booth.<\/em>
\nOffered every Saturday and Sunday. Seasonal, from February through May and September through November, from\u00a07:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Meet at Fairchild’s South Gate entrance.<\/em><\/strong>
\nNote:\u00a0Free for members; Nonmembers must pre-purchase their regular admission ticket on-line<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in order to participate in this activity.<\/p>\n

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