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Slide
Programs: I have a
number of slide programs on natural history topics that I can present to
your organization, group, or club. The programs last about 45 minutes to 1
hour, and usually involve an introduction, followed by the main slide
presentation, and then time for questions afterwards. Sound, such as bird
songs or animal sounds, is sometimes incorporated into the programs. |
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Audience:
These
programs are designed for groups that are interested in natural history
and travel topics and have a strong emphasis on birds and bird watching.
They are intended for an adult audience. |
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Fee:
The fee is $100.00 per program, plus mileage. A minimum
of two weeks advance notice is preferred, but in an emergency, I may be
available on very short notice. |
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PROGRAMS
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Arizona: Southeast Arizona Birding:
Explore this “hot” birding destination with
pictures of birds and wildlife from famous locations such as Saguaro
National Park, Madera Canyon, Patagonia, and the San Pedro River. You’ll
also learn about some of the plants and animals that make this part of the
country such a special place. |
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Finland & Arctic Norway: From
Helsinki to Lapland: In this fascinating program, you’ll journey to one
of Europe’s last wild places, traveling from southern Finland all the
way to Norway’s Varanger Fjord. Highlights include pictures of reindeer,
owls, seabirds, and dramatic landscapes. You’ll also hear a few facts
about Finnish culture and history. |
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Florida: Birds & Natural History:
Take a trip to south Florida’s famous Everglades National Park, Sanibel
Island, and Corkscrew Swamp. Many large and colorful birds make their
homes here and the beautiful pictures of herons, terns, shorebirds and
other birds presented here will take your breath away. |
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Nevada: Great Basin Birds &
Natural History: Tour northeast Nevada, an area of classic basin and range topography, and
surprising beauty. You’ll see pictures from the Ruby Mountains, Ruby
Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and Great Basin National Park. Pronghorn
antelope, abundant waterfowl, and three-thousand-year-old bristlecone pine
trees are all found here. Few people have seen this remote area of the
country. |
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New Brunswick: Shorebirds & Tides
in the Bay of Fundy: Learn about the dramatic tides of the Bay of
Fundy and the thousands of shorebirds that migrate through here each year
on their way south for the winter. You’ll also see pictures from the
boreal forests and bogs of Fundy National Park, and the extensive
boardwalks of the Sackville Waterfowl Park. |
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New Zealand: Birds & Natural
History: Visit the South Pacific island nation of New
Zealand. You’ll travel to North, South, and Stewart Islands and learn
about the native habitats and birds that are found there. Highlights
include pictures of Wandering Albatross and Fjordland Crested Penguin, and
the spectacular glacially-carved Milford Sound. |
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Oregon & California: Birding in
Klamath Basin & the Coastal Redwoods: This program focuses on fall bird migration in
the Pacific Northwest, and the diverse habitats of the area that attract
many birds. You’ll visit the Klamath Basin where thousands of waterfowl
stop each fall, and the northern California coast, with its gigantic
redwood trees and jagged shoreline. Pictures from Crater Lake and Redwood
National Parks are
included. |
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Tanzania: Serengeti Wildlife Safari:
Pictures of classic African wildlife, including
elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, ostriches, and
eagles highlight this program, as we travel the safari circuit in northern
Tanzania. You’ll see pictures from Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro
Crater, and Serengeti National Parks and hear first-hand what it is like
to be on safari. |
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Texas: Birding the Rio Grande Valley:
Learn about the unique bird life that occurs in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley of Texas and attracts thousands of bird watchers to this area each
year. Nearly thirty bird species occur here that are essentially Mexican,
including Green Jay, Altamira Oriole and White-tailed Hawk. There will
also be pictures from Rockport, just north of the Valley, where the
endangered Whooping Crane spends the winter months. |
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Trinidad & Tobago: Tropical
Birding: Visit the famous Asa Wright Nature Centre in
Trinidad and learn about the honeycreepers, hummingbirds, motmots and
other tropical birds that are found on the grounds of this former coffee
and citrus plantation. Also included are pictures of the large flocks of
Scarlet Ibis that roost in Caroni Swamp each night, and the Red-billed
Tropicbirds and Rufous-vented Chachalacas that are found on the island of
Tobago. |
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Iceland:
Land of Fire & Ice: Journey
to Europe's largest island to see volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and scenic
coastal landscapes. We'll also learn about Iceland's large populations of
colonial nesting seabirds, such as Atlantic Puffins, Northern Fulmar,
Arctic Tern, and Black-legged Kittiwakes. These pictures and stories come
from three journeys taken to Iceland during the summers of 2004 and 2006. |
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Kenya:
Birds & Wildlife Safari:
Travel
to East Africa to see incredible birds and wildlife. You'll see pictures
from Samburu, and the Masai Mara, as well as Lakes Baringo, Bogoria, and
Naivasha, and learn about the area's diverse birds and wildlife. Mammal
pictures include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, oryx, and gerenuk.
Bird pictures include Tacazze Sunbird, Hadada Ibis, and Grey Crowned
Crane. |
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All pictures and content Copyright © 2002 Mark Suomala.
All rights reserved. Revised: September 19, 2010
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Mark Suomala
P.O. Box 625
Epsom, NH 03234
(603)798-3441
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