The Science and Beauty of Birds

October 21, 2024

DATE

October 21, 2024

Time

7pm for 7.15pm

location

Belmont School, Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AT

speaker

Oliver Smart, wildlife photographer

Ever wondered why a raptor has an orbital ridge or what the purpose is of a tubenose on a petrel? Well, in this talk, Oliver guides you through some fascinating insights to the science of birds, their adaptations, evolution and physiology. Oliver's talk is split into four sections covering the science of birds, the photography, the aesthetics of bird photography and the rewards.