After hearing the news in 2019 that nearly 3 billion birds have been lost in the United States and Canada during the past 50 years, Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal traveled more than 25,000 miles across the Americas, chronicling the efforts of conservationists, scientists, and politicians to save bird species from extinction.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology will host “Saving Our Vanishing Birds,” a free virtual conversation with the Gyllenhaals, authors of the new book A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save our Vanishing Birds (Simon & Schuster, 2023).
The discussion will delve into their remarkable journey, glean insights from their discoveries, and explore actionable steps we can take to contribute to this urgent cause.
Anders Gyllenhaal was an investigative reporter at The Miami Herald and executive editor at The News & Observer, The Star Tribune (Minneapolis), and The Herald. He alsoserved as the editorial vice president for the McClatchy Company’s thirty newsrooms and 2,000 journalists. He served on the Pulitzer Prize board for nine years.
Beverly Gyllenhaal was a reporter, features writer, and food editor at The News & Observer and The Miami Herald. She coauthored a syndicated column that appeared in 100 newspapers around the US and produced three books with nearly half a million copies in print.
This event will be held on Thursday, August 17, from 7 to 8 pm. Click here to register.
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