A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds

Join us for a public lecture by Scott Weidensaul, an author, researcher, and conservationist, as he explores the extraordinary journeys of migratory birds across the globe.

Drawing from his New York Times bestselling book A World on the Wing, Weidensaul examines the science and complexity of bird migration, offering insight into how birds navigate vast distances and what their movements reveal about a rapidly changing environment.

Weidensaul is the author of nearly 30 books on natural history, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind. His forthcoming book, Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet (April 2026), highlights successful bird conservation efforts worldwide.

In addition to his writing, he is a contributing editor for Audubon magazine, a columnist for Bird Watcher’s Digest, and a Fellow of the American Ornithological Society. His field research includes long-term studies of saw-whet owl migration, winter hummingbirds in the eastern United States, bird migration in Alaska, and snowy owl movements through Project SNOWstorm, which he co-founded.

A book signing will follow the lecture.

Hosted by The Center for the Environment

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