Monthly Program
Photo of Kingfisher by Jay Wiggs
KAS Monthly Program -
Live Speaker - Hybrid - Attend in person or via Zoom
NEW LOCATION
Poulsbo Fire Department, 911 N.E. Liberty Rd., Poulsbo
Doors/Zoom Room opens at 6:00 PM and Program starts at 6:30 PM
Programs are free and open to the public.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2026
How Birds Fly: The Science and Art of Avian Flight
Peter Cavanagh will talk about his book How Birds Fly: The Science and Art of Avian Flight. The book brings the science of avian flight to life in accessible, common-sense language with almost 400 of his photographs, illustrations, and diagrams. It includes descriptions of many aspects of bird flight including evolution, anatomy, aerodynamics, take-off and landing, in-flight maneuvers and migration. A recent review in The Canadian Field Naturalist called the book “.…a masterpiece” and “…. a wonderful celebration of birds.”
About the Speaker:
Peter 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.
His images have been featured in the Audubon Society’s Top 100 Bird Photographs of the Year. Peter has traveled widely to photograph birds on every continent.
His work can be found at www.petercavanagh.us and on Instagram @petercavanaghbirds
Meeting ID: 918 1137 4785 Passcode: 935230
To join by telephone: +1 253 215 8782