Regionally, the name Wendy Esterly is synonymous with birds and birding. A longtime volunteer at both Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) and the San Diego Natural History Museum, Wendy is an avid photographer whose stunning images of birds and other wildlife have been used in publications and exhibits. At both organizations, she is a volunteer trail guide and a member of the training team for future trail guides. At Mission Trails, she is the MTRP Nest Box Project’s co-coordinator and also monitors nest boxes during nesting season. She has served on the Wonderful Wildlife of Mission Trails exhibit committee and on the Nest Box Project exhibit at the MTRP Visitor Center, set to open this fall. Wendy is also the author of the recently published Coloring Southern California Birds by Sunbelt Publications.

On November 14, Wendy will share photos of 20 birds commonly seen at Mission Trails Regional Park. Attendees will learn where to find the birds, the time of year they can be seen, hear their call or song, and find out interesting facts about the birds at the park. This presentation is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $10.00.

Doors open at 6:30 PM for a book signing with the presentation beginning at 7:00 PM. Books will be available for purchase at the event.