Popular local presenter and field trip leader David Slater will host a program, “Legs, Bills and Behavior: Cracking the Shorebird Code". The program is interactive with the audience and lasts about an hour followed by a question/answer period.

Naturalist David Slater earned an M.S. degree in zoology and has had careers as a marine biologist, radiobiologist, environmental chemist, and aerospace project manager. He has collaborated to publish research on Bowhead whale feeding, studied the adaptive strategies of a crustacean and led marine intertidal field trips for zoology students. Dave has taught or assisted in teaching five university zoology courses and has presented at many professional and community gatherings. He and his wife, Yvonne, live in Long Beach.

Dave gave an excellent program 2 years ago at our 2024 banquet. We’re looking forward to another.