Jack Gedney presents his new book published by Heyday, The Birds in the Oaks, at Novato Library.

In-person event. 1720 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA.

This 45-minute presentation from the Marin IJ bird columnist, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Novato will combine local insights, practical backyard tips, and lyrical appreciation as Jack teaches you how to recognize, attract, and enjoy titmice and chickadees, nuthatches ad woodpeckers, bluebrids, quail, and more. Following the presentation, bring your bird questions and books for an engaging Q & A session and author signing.

Jack Gedney is the author of The Private Lives of Public Birds: Learning to Listen to the Birds Where We Live and a compact field guide to the trees of the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2018, he has written a column on local birds, “On the Wing,” for the Marin Independent Journal. Jack currently co-owns a wild bird feeding and nature shop in Novato, California.