On January 17, 2018

Former Audubon Society president talks on Costa Rican birding trip

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Marv Elliott, a long-time member and past president of Rutland County Audubon, as he narrates the photo story of his trip to Costa Rica this past spring. “Costa Rica — A Birder’s Paradise” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. This presentation on the birds and their beautiful Caribbean habitat will make the audience forget it’s January in Vermont!

The public is invited to attend this free event. For more information, contact [email protected].

Photo by Marv Elliott
The birds of Costa Rica — such as this one — are rich in color, especially among their lush green backdrop.

 

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Marv Elliott, a long-time member and past president of Rutland County Audubon, as he narrates the photo story of his trip to Costa Rica this past spring. “Costa Rica — A Birder’s Paradise” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. This presentation on the birds and their beautiful Caribbean habitat will make the audience forget it’s January in Vermont!

The public is invited to attend this free event. For more information, contact [email protected].

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Marv Elliott, a long-time member and past president of Rutland County Audubon, as he narrates the photo story of his trip to Costa Rica this past spring. “Costa Rica — A Birder’s Paradise” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. This presentation on the birds and their beautiful Caribbean habitat will make the audience forget it’s January in Vermont!

The public is invited to attend this free event. For more information, contact [email protected].

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