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SUMMARY:Swallow-tailed Kites and Southeastern American Kestrels with Dr. Ken Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ken Meyer of ARCI on two Florida raptors facing habitat loss\, plus an Amendment 3 update from Audubon Florida's Julie Wraithmell.\n\n\nSwallow-tailed Kites and Southeastern American Kestrels: Different Responses of Two Predators to Florida’s Accelerating Loss of Native Habitats \nFew birds capture attention like a Swallow-tailed Kite gliding overhead\, or a Southeastern American Kestrel hovering over an open field. Both are predators\, both are part of Florida’s natural heritage\, and both depend on native habitats that are disappearing fast. But they aren’t responding to that loss in the same way. \nDr. Ken Meyer has spent more than four decades studying birds like these in the field. In this program\, he’ll share what his research reveals about how these two species are coping with a changing Florida\, why their stories differ\, and what it will take to keep them in our skies for generations to come. \nKen co-founded the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) in Gainesville in 1997 and serves as its Executive Director and Senior Research Ecologist. He’s also a Courtesy Associate Professor in the University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Over 44 years\, he and his team have studied 21 species of birds of conservation concern across North\, Central\, and South America and the Caribbean. His work has earned two Partners in Flight National Research Awards and a National Wildlife Stewardship Award for cooperative studies of Swallow-tailed Kites. ARCI is a nonprofit dedicated to rigorous research on vulnerable bird species that informs real conservation action. \nSpecial guest Julie Wraithmell\, Vice President and Executive Director of Audubon Florida\, will open the evening with an update on Amendment 3 on this November’s ballot\, what it could mean for Florida’s conservation funding and local services\, and why Audubon is urging a No vote. Julie has led Audubon Florida since 2018. Before joining Audubon in 2005\, she was a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission\, where she created the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. She also received the Charles H. Callison Award\, the National Audubon Society’s highest staff honor\, for leading Audubon Florida’s response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. \nRegister here to receive the link\, or watch live on the Audubon Everglades YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG0uyWb_SVROovvA2hhZapg \nHosted virtually by Audubon Everglades. Everyone is welcome\, whether you’re a longtime birder or just curious about the wildlife around you. \n \nLearn more \n\nAvian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI): https://www.arcinst.org\nARCI’s Eyes on Kites program: https://www.arcinst.org/eyes-on-kites\nJulie Wraithmell\, Audubon Florida: https://www.audubon.org/people/julie-wraithmell\nAudubon Florida: https://fl.audubon.org\n“Care about Florida’s environment? Vote no on Amendment 3\,” by Julie Wraithmell (Tampa Bay Times): https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/09/01/florida-audubon-amendment-property-tax-cuts/\n\n\n\nAbout Virtually There\nVirtually There\, our popular online speaker series\, connects you to the world of birds\, wildlife\, and conservation — right from home. \nWe bring together renowned scientists\, dedicated biologists\, acclaimed authors\, and passionate conservationists who are eager to share their groundbreaking work and fascinating stories. Each program invites you to explore the wonders of the natural world while deepening your understanding of the challenges and triumphs of conservation. \nWhether you’re a lifelong birder\, a budding naturalist\, or simply curious about the wild world around us\, you’re virtually there with us — discovering\, learning\, and celebrating the beauty of avian life and beyond. \nThe Virtually There Speaker Series offers engaging\, interactive programs that educate\, inspire\, and connect. We invite you to join us for another extraordinary year of discovery. \n \nDonation Ticket Option\nAttendance at Virtually There is always free\, but if you choose the Donation Ticket\, your gift directly supports Audubon Everglades’ avian conservation and education programs. Every contribution helps us protect local habitats\, provide outreach to schools and communities\, and bring meaningful programs like Virtually There to life. Your generosity ensures that we can continue connecting people with birds and the natural world while safeguarding critical habitats for future generations. \n \nWith Support\nWe are very grateful to Linda Macaulay for her support of this program. Linda and her late husband\, Bill Macaulay\, were longtime benefactors of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and the Lab’s Macaulay Library\, the archive powering the Merlin Bird ID app\,  is named in their honor.  Linda is herself one of the world’s foremost bird recordists\, with nearly 6\,000 recordings representing more than 2\,800 species in the archive\, and she serves as chair of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Administrative Board.
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