Name: Schuyler Smith — Shaken, Not Stirred: A Week Birding In Jamaica
Start: 2025-09-29T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Binkley Baptist Church

$Schuyler Smith \u2014 Shaken, Not Stirred: A Week Birding In Jamaica$

Snacks shared at 7:15 and the program begins at 7:30. Link for Zoom Registration at bottom of this section.
Schuyler Smith — Shaken, Not Stirred: A Week Birding In Jamaica
In April of this year, I spent a week birding across eastern Jamaica with a small group and two guides. We had a well-defined goal: find all 28 of the island's endemic bird species, and along the way, bonuses for as many regional specialties as possible. Starting in Kingston, we traveled through a variety of habitats, from coastal scrub to cloud forest. In this talk, I'll share highlights from the trip, thoughts on guided birding travel, and reflections on the joys and quirks of international birding as a hobbyist.
Schuyler Smith grew up in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. His interest in birding stemmed from his grandmother, who was a passionate birder her whole life. Schuyler has spent time living in Massachusetts, Iowa, Texas, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Illinois, and has called North Carolina home since the beginning of 2024. Birding has become a hobby that has brought him opportunities to connect more with family, nature, and humanity around the world. His favorite bird is the Cedar Waxwing.
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