The Northern Virginia Bird Club will hold its September meeting on Wednesday,
September 20 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA,
22207 at 8:00 pm Directions can be found in the Siskin and on our web page at
www.nvabc.org<http://www.nvabc.org/>.
Libby Lyons will give a presentation entitled: "A Birding year In and Around
Japan"
Libby Lyons is a long-time Arlington resident who had the chance to live in
Japan in 2016. She explored that amazing country with a focus on fauna, flora,
fabric and food. She birded from Hokkaido with its Steller's Sea Eagles and
Japanese Cranes to Kyushu with the sunrise spectacle of an eddy of 10,000
cranes, and to Okinawa viewing the elusive Okinawa Rail. She also took birding
forays (often in conjunction with work trips) to Thailand, the Philippines, and
Taiwan.
Libby was a biology professor for ten years before she joined the National
Science Foundation 20 years ago. She will present a travelogue peppered with
scientific tidbits, e.g., the decline of such rare species as the Spoon-billed
Sandpiper, the syntax of Japanese Tits and conservation attitudes in East Asia.
Early bird refreshments start at 7:30. Any contributions of food or beverage
will be most gratefully received.
David Farner
Vice President, Programs, Northern Virginia Bird Club
Arlington, Virginia
