Salem Audubon Birder's Night, Tuesday, November 8 -- Birds and More from Ethiopia and Dijibouti

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Tim Johnson

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Hi all,

Salem Audubon's November's Birder's Night focuses on the African countries of Ethiopia and Dijibouti.

Ethiopia is a rare African country without a European colonial past. Italy tried to conquer Ethiopia without success, and to this day, they have conflicts with neighboring Eritrea, Somalia, and Djibouti. The dominant religion is Coptic Christian, and the primary language is Amharic, reputed to be what Christ spoke. The country is rocky, mountainous, and dry most of the year except for the months-long monsoon season, which isolates some areas for months. Over 850 bird species are found in this area, plus a variety of apes and other mammals like the Ethiopian Wolf.

Long-time Salem Audubon members Pat and Joann Gallagher have used birding to see the world, including places not high on the usual tourist lists. This month they share photos and experiences from their 2017 visit to Ethiopia and Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa.

Tuesday, Nov. 8. 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Doors open at 6 pm) Broadway Commons 1300 Broadway Street NE, Salem (take the elevator to the 3rd floor).

To join the meeting remotely through Zoom, register using the following link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0l6XI4IjQLqv7IWIkoAByQ

Tim Johnson

President

Salem Audubon Society

www.salemaudubon.org