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Sacramento Audubon Monthly Meeting and Speaker Presentation

  • Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way Carmichael, CA, 95608 United States (map)

October 2023 Speaker Presentation

This meeting will be a hybrid session. Participants can join the meeting on-site at Effie Yeaw Nature Center or from the comfort of their home via Zoom.

From Sea to Summit: The Marvelous Hummingbird
Presented by Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz
October 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm

From the incredible migration path of the Rufous Hummingbird in Alaska to the Giant Hummingbird of the Andes of South America, join us as we explore the magic of hummingbirds! 

With 360 species recognized globally, we’ll discuss their remarkable biology, unique physiology, expansive range, ecological significance, and the best way to attract them to your yard! Mouth-watering media and local hummingbird ID section included!

More About the Presenter

Benny Isaac Jacobs-Schwartz owns and operates a bird-guiding business and lifestyle brand called BIRDS by BIJS (pronounced Bee-jus). With a background in biology, ecology, and outdoor education, Benny has worked professionally for over 10 years as a naturalist guide, expedition trip leader, and international bird guide. Through his business, Benny offers professionally guided birding outings in Southern California and offers small-group birding tours to his favorite tropical locales like Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Benny is a passionate educator and photographer, specializing in birds! Benny is active on social media where he creates fun, educational videos and posts to inspire others about the natural world with the goal of getting folks to put down their phone and pick up their Binos.

Attend the Meeting and Presentation

This meeting will be a hybrid session. Participants can join the meeting on-site at Effie Yeaw Nature Center or from the comfort of their home via Zoom.

Attend the Meeting in Person
We will host a watch party at Effie Yeaw. The speaker will be joining us via Zoom. Registration is not necessary to attend the meeting at Effie Yeaw.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center
2850 San Lorenzo Way
Carmichael, CA

Attend the Meeting online via Zoom
If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom you will need to register for the meeting. Registration is required due to space limitations set by Zoom.

You must register to attend the online meeting on ZOOM, but you do not need a ZOOM account to join the meeting. After registering for the online Zoom meeting, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. (You do not need to register to attend the meeting at Effie Yeaw.)

Please email our Meeting Coordinator if you have any questions about the monthly speaker meetings.




Earlier Event: October 17
Bobelaine Volunteer Workday
Later Event: October 20
Field Trip: Reichmuth Park