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Avian migration is one of most beautiful events on earth. From the clamorous departure of Geese flying north overhead to the cautious arrival of Songbirds in spring, these ancient feats of orientation, navigation, and critical fuel management are all around us. How this behavior evolved, how it works, and why it may be at risk will be discussed as we explore ways you can observe migration in your own back yard.

Matthew Dodder became the Executive Director of the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance in 2019. He began his lifelong study of birds in 1977 as a boy in Boston. He has traveled widely in search of exotic species such as the Southern Cassowary, the Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo and the Resplendent Quetzal. He enjoys birding everywhere, especially in California where our coast, mountains, deserts, and grasslands offer a spectacular variety of birds including some found nowhere else in the world. Matthew’s passions also include drawing, writing, and cooking. Before taking his current position at the Alliance, he worked as a senior graphic designer at a premier studio in Palo Alto. He also taught birding at the Palo Alto Adult School for more than 20 years where he learned first hand how much joy the study of birds can awaken in students.

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