Birdy Hour with Karan Gathani
Beyond Birds -The Hidden World of Insects
03/20/2025 THURSDAY
05:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Free virtual event
Join the San Francisco Bird Observatory for an enlightening presentation that bridges the gap between ornithology and entomology. We'll explore how insects share fascinating parallels with birds while playing equally crucial roles in our ecosystems. This talk will illuminate the remarkable world of insects, highlighting their complex behaviors, intricate social structures, and vital ecological services. You'll discover how insects, like their avian counterparts, engage in migration, territorial displays, and sophisticated communication. We'll examine their essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and as fundamental components of food webs that support bird populations.
Karan Gathani, a certified California Naturalist, is passionate about exploring nature, especially the often-overlooked wild spaces within our urban areas. He channels this passion through action: serving on the Board of the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, volunteering as an Action Team leader with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful to remove trash, and assisting with habitat restoration through Grassroots Ecology. Professionally, he contributes to the data science community by creating open-source tools.