Meeting presentation change notice:  
Due to a scheduling conflict, our September 1st meeting presentation has now changed.
We hope to catch Jennifer Rycenga at a later date!

Topic: Great Gray Owls

Presenter: Harry Fuller
Location:Carlton Plaza of Fremont; 3800 Walnut Avenue 94538

Harry recently published a book that he co-wrote on the elusive Great Gray Owls of California, Oregon and Washington.  His research on this California endangered species turned up four different breeding populations in the state, not just the one around Yosemite.  This is the southernmost population of Great Gray Owls even though they are found across the Northern Hemisphere.  It is likely these owls were left in isolated relict habitats after the last Ice Age.  Harry will also share the story of a man who became a surrogate father for four young Great Gray Owlets this past summer.  Where and how can you find this elusive bird?  Come and find out!

Harry Fuller has been the Klamath Bird Observatory board president since 2013.  Harry worked in television media, mostly for San Francisco TV stations, until 1998.  In addition to his work in media, Harry has worked as a volunteer and professional birding guide for more than ten years. He moved to Ashland in 2007, where he continues to lead birding trips.  Beside the book on GREAT GRAY OWLS, he is also the author of FREEWAY BIRDING, a guide to birding spots along Interstate 5 from San Francisco to Seattle.

Directions: To reach Carlton Plaza of Fremont, take I-880 to the Mowry Ave off-ramp, then Mowry east (inland) to Fremont Blvd. Turn right on Fremont Blvd, then left on Walnut. Carlton Plaza is on Walnut between Fremont Blvd and Paseo Padre Pkwy. From Mission Blvd, go west on Walnut and Carlton Plaza will be on the left, between Paseo Padre and Fremont Blvd.