Cool Dads of the Bird World with Stephen Lyn Bales
Register for Zoom Link and Recording
Thursday, June 5th, 7pm EDT on Zoom
As Father’s Day approaches and spring is in full bloom, it’s an interesting time to explore parenting habits in the bird world. Which bird species have the most involved fathers, and which fall short of their parental duties? Research has found that bluebirds are among the more attentive avian fathers. While some male birds share incubation responsibilities and actively help feed their young, others are notably absent once the eggs are laid. Male bluebirds spend much of their day foraging for food to feed their chicks, but they tend to feed their daughters more frequently than their sons during nesting. The reason behind this curious behavior remains a subject of study.
Join the UT Arboretum Society via Zoom on Thursday, June 5, 7pm EDT as Michelle Campanis, education coordinator at the University of Tennessee Arboretum, and naturalist/author Stephen Lyn Bales present an overview parenting habits in the bird world. The First Thursday Nature Supper Club presentation is hosted by the UT Arboretum Society each month. The class is free, but you must register to receive the Zoom link and recording.
Please contact Michelle at mcampani@utk.edu for any questions or registration issues.
Third Saturday Hike
Saturday, May 17th at 9am EDT
Join volunteers from the UT Arboretum Society for a hike to explore the arboretum trails. The hike is usually about 2 miles. Meet at our Visitors Center Kiosk. No registration needed. No pets please!
