HOWELL – Photographer Susan Puder will conduct a bird identification workshop at the Howell Library, Old Tavern Road, from 7-8 p.m. July 12.
Puder is the author of “New Jersey Birds and Beyond” and has been a nature and wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Her work has been exhibited in New York City and throughout New Jersey, winning photo competitions, including the New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs TOPS in New Jersey.
Puder will teach guests the techniques necessary to identify birds using size, shape, colors, patterns and behavior. Information about field guides, habitats and body language will help people identify the more than 440 species of birds that can be seen in New Jersey.
“It has taken me years to learn to identify the various birds that can be seen in New Jersey,” Puder said. “If I can pass on any information that can help others learn what I have learned from experts, I think it will encourage more people to go out and look at birds in a new way.”
Puder is a New Jersey native, a graduate of Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) and is currently the president of the Southern Ocean Birding Group. Her work may be viewed at www.eaglecreekphotos.com
Following the July 12 presentation, Puder will be selling and signing copies of her book. For more information, call the library at 732-938-2300.