You may have heard the old saying that birds of a feather flock together.  But have you ever stopped to wonder why?  Join Jessica Griffiths of the Morro Coast Audubon Society on Saturday, September 7 at 1 PM in the SLO Botanical Garden’s Education Building for a fascinating look at bird flocks and flocking behavior.  Why do some species of birds form flocks, while others do not?  Can different kinds of birds join together in a flock? Why do geese and ducks fly in a “V” formation?  Learn the answers to these questions and more in this presentation, which touches on bird biology and behavior, and highlights some remarkable scientific discoveries.

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Presentation is followed by a free docent-led tour of the Garden at 2PM. Presentation is $5 for Garden members / $10 for public. No pre-registration required. For more information, visit slobg.org.

Jessica Griffiths has been working as a wildlife biologist for nearly 20 years.  She currently works as a biologist for Althouse and Meade, Inc. in Paso Robles.  Prior to moving to the SLO area, Jessica worked in Big Sur for the Ventana Wildlife Society, overseeing all of their songbird research projects and running the Big Sur Ornithology Lab for several years.  She is actively involved with Morro Coast Audubon and leads year-round bird walks for birders of all ages.


About San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. It is spread out on 150 acres in El Chorro Regional Park off Highway One between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. When the master plan is complete, the Garden will be the only garden of its kind in the United States exclusively devoted to the ecosystems and plants of the five Mediterranean climate regions of the world. Through its programs and facilities, the Garden fosters an appreciation and understanding of the relationship between people and nature and encourages a sense of stewardship for the natural environment. To learn more visit slobg.org, or the SLO Botanical Garden Facebook page.