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2008 Evening Keynote Presentations

John Moran's Journal of Light:
A Photographer's Search for the Soul of Florida

Keynote Presenter: John Moran John Moran Photography "If Florida had a Photographer Laureate, John Moran should hold that title." — Gary Mormino, Florida Studies Program, University of South Florida Traveling the Sunshine State with his cameras, award-winning photographer John Moran seeks his vision of natural Florida as it must have appeared to Ponce de Leon and other early strangers in paradise. Moran's work celebrates the magic of a unique landscape born of water and blessed with beauty beyond measure.  His photographs have been published in numerous books and magazines including National Geographic, Life, Time, Newsweek, Smithsonian, The New York Times Magazine and on the cover of the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida. Moran's remarkable Journal of Light speaking programs, based on his book and touring museum exhibit of the same title, highlight a 20-year odyssey to discover the soul of one of the most photographed states in the country, and feature his striking photographs of the alligators, beaches, birds, rivers, springs, palms, turtles and flowers that make Florida the amazing place we call home. Moran's ever-evolving speaking programs have been called "exquisite," "powerful," "lyrical," and "like nothing I have ever seen." They offer a memorable look at a Florida seldom seen, interweaving adventure narrative, natural history, music and excellent photography. www.johnmoranphoto.com ARTICLE Jan 23, 2008, 6:15pm-7:30pm: BCC Auditorium
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The Joy of Birding

Keynote Presenter: Jeff Bouton Join the fun as Jeff takes a light-hearted look at the birding community and some of the many changes that have shaped his hobby over 22 years as an industry professional (a.k.a. "bins for hire"). Through a series of anecdotes and personal reflection, Jeff will offer examples of birding etiquette to be avoided, review the latest trends in birder fashion, describe the poorly understood "levels of birding," tackle difficult questions like "Why do we bird?" and delve into the darker corners of our shared obsession, including "listing" and other controversial topics. An avid birder for more than 22 years, Jeff currently works as the Product Specialist to the birder/naturalist markets for Leica Sport Optics, USA. He presents birding and optics seminars and guides field trips at bird festivals throughout the country and beyond. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed in this program are solely those of the speaker and do not reflect opinions of show staff. It is expected that all will laugh, so be sure to bring your sense of humor! 2004 ARTICLE: "Finding Birds in Florida" www.birdwatchersdigest.com/leica  ARTICLE Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:15pm-7:30pm: BCC Auditorium; $10.00
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Ten Greatest Birds of the Last 30 Years

Keynote Presenter: Jeffrey A. Gordon So which are the birds that changed North American birders as a community, and really left their mark on birding as a sport and science? Looking back over the past three decades, author and tour leader Jeffrey Gordon will tell the stories of ten individual birds that made a difference to all of us, whether we personally saw them or not. From the Newburyport Ross's Gull to the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Jeff will share his selection of ten birds that changed the birding world. Jeffrey Gordon is a writer and naturalist who lives in Lewes, Delaware. He serves as Field Editor for Bird Watcher's Digest, is a frequent speaker at various birding and nature festivals around the U.S. Jeff is a field representative for Leica Sports Optics and with his wife, Liz, chaperones the American Birding Association's youth competition birding team, the ABA/Leica Tropicbirds. 2007 Article: Hammond's Flycatcher: Orange County, FL 2002 Article: First U.S. Mangrove Swallow www.jeffreyagordon.com ARTICLE Jan.25, 6:15pm-7:30pm: BCC Auditorium; $10.00
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Birds on the Wind: The Miracle of Migration

Keynote Presenter: Kevin T. Karlson Kevin Karlson Photography Nothing is more fascinating in the avian world than migratory movements of birds. From 20,000-mile annual journeys of Arctic Terns to 1,200-mile non-stop flights of Blackpoll Warblers, there are still many unanswered questions concerning the "how, why, where and when" of bird migration. This show begins with a review of different types of bird migration, giving general and specific examples of each in photos and words. Kevin then highlights different bird families and selected species that perform amazing feats of physical endurance each year during migration. Finally, interesting facts will be shared that maintain the mystique of bird migration. Several short interludes put to music will allow beautiful action images to enhance the migratory experience. Kevin has been a wildlife photographer for 26 years and active as a birder for 28 years. He has traveled from the wilds of the Alaskan Arctic to the rainforests of South America to photograph birds. He recently completed an innovative book called "The Shorebird Guide" with co-authors Michael O'Brien and Richard Crossley, released by Houghton Mifflin Publishers in April 2006. This comprehensive field guide stresses a new and exciting concept of field identification based initially upon physical impressions. www.kevinkarlsonphotography.com ARTICLE Jan. 26, 6:15pm-7:30pm: BCC Auditorium; $10.00
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Field Notes: An Odd Form of Self-help Therapy

Keynote Presenter: John Acorn Do you keep field notes? Or are you obsessed with amassing life lists, local lists, year lists, winter lists, or yard lists? Like John, you, too can learn to manage your own experience, and avoid the pitfalls that come with letting the lists, and the birds you "need" control your time in the field. Keeping detailed field notes can help you achieve this noble objective and keep the experience of being a naturalist "fresh" and intentionally free from disappointment, as it should be. A prolific writer, John Acorn has written 16 books, including many well-received field guides. John is perhaps best known as the writer and host of the television series "Acorn, The Nature Nut," a family-oriented, how-to-be-a-naturalist show. He also hosted "Twits and Pishers," a travel show for bird watchers. www.acornthenaturenut.net ARTICLE Jan. 27, 3:00pm-4:15pm: Fox Lake Park Pavilion; $10.00
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