
Photos by Jim Robellard
From the earliest written accounts, the Everglades and its wet habitat has long been known as the place to be for birds. More than 360 different species have already been sighted, and the list continues to grow each year. On July 19, at 7 PM, Master Naturalist Bob McConville will focus his attention on the 16 different types of wading birds that can be found in this area; his lecture, which will be held at Rose History Auditorium, is open to bird-lovers everywhere.
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McConville is frequent lecturer at the Marco Island Historical Society. He is a certified Florida Master Naturalist and loves educating the public about South Florida wildlife. He conducts walking tours of the Big Cypress National Preserve,

This lecture is free to members of the Marco Island Historical Society and $10 for nonmembers. Rose History Auditorium is located at 180 S. Heathwood Drive, across from the Marco Island Public Library. For more information call 239-389-6447 or visit www.theMIHS.com.
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