The Owl and the Woodpecker
The Burke Museum’s latest exhibit, The Owl and the Woodpecker, will bring to life the 2008 book of the same name by Seattle photographer and author Paul Bannick, introducing museum visitors to the most important species of owls and woodpeckers in North America and illustrating how these birds define and enrich the specific habitats on which they depend.
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Mar 09, 2011 12:00 AM
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| Where | The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture |
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Special opening day program features talks and tours with Paul Bannick
Sat., Mar. 19, 2011, 10 am – 2 pm
Seattle – The Burke Museum’s latest exhibit, The Owl and the Woodpecker, will bring to life the 2008 book of the same name by Seattle photographer and author Paul Bannick, introducing museum visitors to the most important species of owls and woodpeckers in North America and illustrating how these birds define and enrich the specific habitats on which they depend.
Twenty-five large format photographs of owls and woodpeckers in their natural habitat, all taken by Bannick, will be on exhibit. Many of the photographs were taken in the past year and have not been published by Bannick; others are from his book, The Owl and the Woodpecker (Mountaineers Books, 2008). The Burke Museum will also exhibit bird wings and research specimens of owls and woodpeckers from the museum’s ornithology (bird) collection.
Exhibit Opening Day Program
On Saturday, March 19, the Burke will celebrate the opening of this new exhibit with a day of talks and tours. Schedule of events:
10:30 am: “Owls and Woodpeckers of North America,” a multimedia presentation by Paul Bannick
Noon: Exhibit tour with guest curator Paul Bannick
1:30 pm: “Birds by Seasons and Habitat,” a multimedia presentation by Paul Bannick
This event is included with museum admission. Parking is $5 in the morning and free after noon.
More information: http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/event/owlandwoodpecker/
More about the exhibit
The Owl and the Woodpecker not only showcases the beauty of Paul Bannick’s intimate wildlife photographs, but also highlights the critical connections between owls and woodpeckers, their habitats, and other species that share those habitats. Owls and woodpeckers are “indicator species”; that is, the health of their populations provides a measure of the health of the entire ecosystem. Many woodpeckers are “keystone species” and actually improve habitat that supports life for a wide range of other species.
An interactive study space called the “Education Nest” will allow school groups and other visitors to learn more about these critical connections. Hands on activities, sound recordings, and other resources will help visitors understand why it’s so important to protect and preserve these iconic North American birds.
About Paul Bannick
Seattle native Paul Bannick is a wildlife photographer and author specializing in the natural history of North America with a focus on birds and habitat. His work has appeared in Audubon magazine, the National Wildlife Federation Guide to North American Birds, Smithsonian Guide to North American Birds, and in many other books, magazines, parks, refuges, and other places in North America and Europe.
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of Washington State. Whether your interest in birds is only just stirring or
fully in bloom, you'll find something to enjoy in this wonderful line up.
Families can take advantage of special activities for kids, and adults will
enjoy talks and presentations by some of the region's most renowned bird
experts.
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information: http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/event/birds/
Exhibit Sponsors
The Owl and the Woodpecker was developed by the Burke Museum with Paul Bannick and Braided River, a partner of The Mountaineers Books. Major support comes from Microsoft, with additional support from Anonymous, Tom and Sonya Campion; Donors to the Burke Museum Annual Fund; Educational Legacy Fund; Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation; Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation; The Mountaineers Foundation, Carl Skoog Memorial Fund; Norcliffe Foundation; and the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.
High-resolution images are available, contact swanjd@u.washington.edu
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The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus, at the corner of NE 45th St and 17th Ave NE. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily, and until 8 pm on first Thursdays. Admission: $9.50 general, $7.50 senior, $6 student/ youth. Admission is free to children 4 and under, Burke members, UW students, faculty, and staff. Admission is free to the public on the first Thursday of each month. Prorated parking fees are $15 and partially refundable upon exit if paid in cash. Call 206-543-5590 or visit www.burkemuseum.org. The Burke Museum is an American Association of Museums Accredited Museum.
