TINS has led outings for the Central Valley Bird Symposium for years. Although this year is virtual and we will not be presenting, we encourage bird-enthusiasts to check out presentations by John Dunn, Keith Hansen, Ed Pandolfino, Ed Harper, and many more. Please click here to view the presentation calendar, register, and learn more about the symposium. Below are a few presentations offered:

• Sacramento Breeding Bird Comparison

• Current Issues in Taxonomy and Why Birders Should Care

• Accessibility and Birding

• Behaviors Related to the Rapid Range Expansion of Great-tailed Grackles

• Hansen’s Field Guide to The Birds of the Sierra Nevada

• A Half-Century Perspective on How Birds, Birding, and Ornithology Have Changed in California