Join bird photographer and biomechanist Peter Cavanagh as he explores the intriguing world of avian flight in his talk, How Birds Fly: The Science and Art of Avian Flight which is also the title of his latest book. Discover the reasons behind bird flight, the evolution of dinosaur limbs into bird wings, and the origins of the first flying birds. Peter will also delve into the enigmatic mechanics of flapping flight, and give insights into how birds take off, land, migrate and perform aerodynamic feats that surpass those of airplanes.

The public is welcome to this free event. Doors open at 7 p.m. for socializing. There is a brief meeting at 7:15 and the program begins at 7:30.