Sparrows with Dr. Wayne Meyer

Sparrows are some of the most common birds seen around the refuge, yet they’re often the most puzzling to identify. This Second Saturday program will explore the sparrow species found in North Texas, including those that call the refuge home year-round as well as winter visitors passing through. Learn simple, practical tips for telling sparrows apart by habitat, behavior, and subtle field marks, and discover where to look for them along refuge trails and fields. Perfect for curious beginners and experienced birders alike, this talk will help you see these small, secretive birds in a whole new way on your next walk through the refuge.

Dr. Wayne Meyer, an ornithologist, began birding at the age of 13 in Connecticut. He has birded extensively on both coasts of the United States and has spent the past quarter century birding in Texas and Oklahoma. Dr. Meyer has conducted extensive research on prairie birds and has been studying song learning and vocal development in Painted Buntings for more than a decade. He is a sought-after speaker for Master Naturalist groups and a frequent presenter at the Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday programs.

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Photo by Brenda Kay Edwards