Charley Amos

Every spring and fall, millions of birds wing their way across North Texas in their ages old migration. This presentation will explore the basics of bird migration — think how, why, when, where. How are birds able to arrive at the same place every year? Why do they migrate in the first place? What hazards do they face on their journey? Local seasoned birder Charley Amos will answer these questions and tell us even more interesting facts about migrating birds. A Texas Master Naturalist and past president (twice) of the Fort Worth Audubon Society, Charley has led birding trips all over the state. His avian adventures have ranged far afield to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Europe, and Canada, but his favorite destination is a lot closer to home — Big Bend National Park. Charley’s love of nature calls him to volunteer at local parks leading nature walks for enthusiasts of all ages. He regularly helps out at area native plant endeavors, including the Fielder House garden, Knapp Heritage pollinator garden, the greenhouse for the Molly Hollar Wildscape, and the gardens at River Legacy Science Center. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UTA.