O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors): Using Weather Radar to Monitor Bird Migration
McFarland Park, Story County
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
O.W.L.S. programs are designed for "boomers" or older, but anyone is welcome to attend. These free programs are held the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Story County Conservation Center (56461 180th Street, Ames).
An optional $7.50 luncheon follows the program at 12 noon. Registration and payment for lunch are required the Friday prior to each program. No registration is required to attend the free program.
Using Weather Radar to Monitor Bird Migration: An update, plus how to predict an Iowa migration "fallout" presented by Karl Jungbluth, retired meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Did you know that weather radars can detect birds in migration? By learning to interpret bird signatures on weather radar displays, everyone can increase their enjoyment of migration and increase birdwatching success during the spring and fall migration seasons. Karl Jungbluth, a retired meteorologist with the National Weather Service, will cover the basics of weather radar interpretation for bird watchers. In addition, he'll share some weather insights to help you predict when the birds will be migrating over Iowa and when the weather conditions might cause a “fallout”, increasing the number of colorful migrants landing near your backyard. Karl has 20 years of experience with Iowa weather and birds.
Menu: Honey Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, with Dinner Roll & Butter, and Apple Pie
Registration by December 2
Future O.W.L.S. programs:
January 3, 2017 - Exploring the Appalachian Trail for the Chronologically Gifted Hiker
February 7, 2017 - Plant. Grow. Fly.
March 7, 2017 - Neta Snook
April 4, 2017 - African Wildlife Adventure
May 2, 2017 - Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant
