Bird conservation lectures

BUSHKILL, PA — The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Friends of the Delaware Water Gap will present the second in a series of free lectures on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bushkill visitor center on Route 209.

Rob Blye, coordinator for the Audubon’s Important Bird Areas (IBA) program, will present a slideshow, “The Important Bird Area Program and the Conservation of Pennsylvania’s Birdlife.”The lecture will provide an overview of the state’s contributions to bird populations in the western hemisphere, discuss trends and summarize the most serious threats facing birds. Blye will also discuss current activities and future plans for the 79 IBA sites with an emphasis on southeastern Pennsylvania and opportunities for involvement in bird conservation.

The Friends of the Delaware Water Gap are dedicated to supporting historic, scientific, recreational and environmental activities. To join call 570/588-2451.

For more information call 588-7044.

Wildlife rehabilitator to visit Dorflinger

WHITE MILLS, PA — Wildlife rehabilitator KathyDubin, director of the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Tobyhanna, PA, will present a free lecture on Pennsylvania wildlife with animals from her collection on Saturday, October 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary on Long Ridge Road.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 570/253-1185.