Steve Brusatte - The Story of Birds: From Their Dinosaur Origins to Today - A View from the Abbey

Birds live all around us, and we love them--whether we keep them as pets, are dedicated birdwatchers, or simply appreciate their beautiful songs and colorful plumage. There are over 10,000 species of birds that share our world, but their legacy goes far backin time, to the age of the dinosaurs. Paleontologist and Ottawa native Steve Brusatte will recount the remarkable story of birds: a 150 million year journey, which began with the evolution of birds from raptor dinosaur ancestors in the Jurassic Period, through many twists and turns of fate, as these flying marvels endured asteroid impacts and mass extinctions and changing climates, to reach the present day.

The story of birds is one of resiliency and adaptability, and Steve will tell that tale--along with his own adventures of collecting fossils and discovering new extinct species--in this engaging talk for families and the general public. It will be followed with…