Lens on Learning Series

​Bringing Speakers on the Natural World To Crooked River Ranch
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Mysteries of the Belted Kingfisher
presented by Marina Richie, naturalist writer
October 24, 2020, 10:00 a.m.
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Delve into the secretive world of belted kingfishers with naturalist writer Marina Richie of Bend. Learn tips on where and how to find them on the Deschutes River and nearby waterways. Delve into what makes these cocky, jay-sized birds such expert anglers--from the art of the headfirst dive to superior vision. Discover why the kingfisher is the halcyon bird, linked to a Greek myth of transformation.

Marina Richie has followed belted kingfishers  in the field for more than a decade, and has authored a book-length manuscript, now in the publishing process. She's written for National Wildlife, Audubon, and Birdwatching Magazine (including a feature in the May/June 2020 issue). She's also an award-winning writer of interpretive panels--including a series of 67 signs along the Oregon coast for the Oregon Islands NWR. Her nature blog can be found at www.marinarichie.com. 

Marina Richie, presenter

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Our Lens on Learning series is now available on video:

What's Blooming Now on the Canyon Rim?  May 2020
Learn about native plants that grow along the canyon rim above the Middle Deschutes and Lower Crooked Rivers. 
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What's Blooming Now in the Grasslands?  June 2020
Grab your Guide to Common Native Plants of the Deschutes Canyon Area and enjoy this virtual walk through the grasslands around the Deschutes Canyon Area.

​What's Blooming Now in the Riparian Zone?  August 2020
Enjoy a journey through the riparian zone of local rivers and streams that features flowering plants found on walks through riparian habitat.

Common Weeds of the Deschutes Canyon Area  Sept. 2020
Learn to recognize and manage common weeds found on public land and private properties of the Deschutes Canyon Area.

Cushion fleabane grows in sagebrush steppe habitat. | Marilynne Keyser