UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS:

Bugs: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, February 16 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

An overview of insects which compose half of Earth’s species, highlighting local groups and their ecological importance.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633

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Male Northern Cardinals (cardinalis cardinalis) in a snowy scene

Aquatic Food Chains: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, February 23 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A look at aquatic food chains: aquatic invertebrates, local fish diversity, and the birds and mammals which prey on fish.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633

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Spring Amphibians: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, March 2 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A snapshot of local amphibian diversity and their activities in spring, ranging from frog calls to salamanders on roads on rainy nights.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Middletown campus, Rowley Center room 128 or on Zoom at the following link: https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99434283633

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Bald Eagles: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, March 9 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A presentation on the biology of eagles, their spring nesting, and the threats they face.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Migratory Waterfowl: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, March 23 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

An overview of local waterfowl diversity, including the species that migrate through our area in spring.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Bird Love: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, March 30 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A tour of the diverse aspects in the courtship, mating, and nesting of birds from life-long partners to extra-pair couplings and everything in between.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Flower Sex: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, April 6 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A look at the diversity of local plant structures & colors including adaptations for attracting specific pollinators.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center

Invasive Species: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, April 13 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

An introduction to diverse invasive species in our area and their deleterious effects on local wildlife.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Songbird Migration: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, April 20 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A celebration of the spring songbirds returning to and migrating through our area with their bright colors and courtship songs.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Human Evolution: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, April 27 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

An overview of human history from the first bipedal steps to the spread of modern humans across Earth.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Biodiversity and the Modern Extinction: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, May 4 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A presentation on the threats to biodiversity during one of the worst times to be alive in the past 500 million years.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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Wildlife Town Hall: SUNY Orange Bird Series by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, May 11 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

All attendees are welcome to share your wildlife stories, pictures, and interests.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

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RECENT PRESENTATIONS:

Speciation and the Galapagos: SUNY Orange Bird Talks by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A presentation on local winter wildlife highlighting migrant birds only observed in our area during winter and how diverse wildlife modifies its behavior in winter.

Winter Wildlife: SUNY Orange Bird Talks by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, February 2, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

A presentation on local winter wildlife highlighting migrant birds only observed in our area during winter and how diverse wildlife modifies its behavior in winter.

Climate Change 2026:

SUNY Orange Bird Talks by Dr. Walter Jahn

Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

The past three years have been the hottest three on record, and the 14 hottest years in human history have all occurred since 2010. What are the causes & effects for humans and wildlife? What are the causes & effects for humans & wildlife?

Bird Town Hall

Monday, December 8, 2025 from 5:30-6:30pm

SUNY Orange, Middletown NY

Dr. Walter Jahn moderates as attendees share stories, pictures & questions about birds.

Participants may join in person at the SUNY Orange Rowley Center room 128, Middletown campus, or via Zoom at the following link:

https://sunyorange.zoom.us/j/99172119712

Click here for a map of the SUNY Orange Rowley Center