Black Birders Week 2021 Highlights!

This year marked our second annual Black Birder’s Week and it was better than ever. As one of the co-organizers of this event and the Black AF in STEM Collective, I am so proud and thankful for everyone who helped organize and participated in our events! Please look below for recordings of some of the events. Black Birder’s Week blossomed out of the racially charged occurrence in Central Park last year involving Christian Cooper. It’s purpose is to bring awareness to and amplify the Black experiences while highlighting the greatness that already exists within the diverse birding world! For more information visit blackafinstem.com.

#BirdsOnMyBlock: Get to know the basics!

Join Black AF in STEM and Cornell Lab of Ornithology to learn about using the tools to aid you in finding and identifying the birds on your block! Learn from Deja Perkins (@naturallwild__), Sheridan Alford (@Beaniejean_) and Danielle Belleny (@BellzIsBirding) as they share their experiences and the tools they use on their birding adventures. Learn how to use digital tools like Merlin, BirdNET, and eBird to train and practice your birding skills on your outdoor adventures.

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#BirdsEyeView: Honoring and highlighting LGBTQIA+ birders. Showcasing the diversity of who a birder can be and what a birder can do!

Dive into falconry with Black Birders Week and Rodney Stotts! Join this live Q&A conversation as we learn from a master falconer from southeast Washington D.C. Learn about Rodney’s journey to becoming a master falconer and preview the new documentary The Falconer broadcast on public television's WORLD Channel and streaming on the PBS app right after the Q&A. For more information on the film visit http://www.thefalconerfilm.com/

#SafeInNature: Being safe while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities is important.

#OnTheirWings: Bridging the gap between the past, present and future.

Please join us as #BlackBirdersWeek continues. Today we will stream a discussion with Audrey Peterman and Dr. Mamie Parker facilitated by Nicole Jackson.