Red Deer River Naturalists Monthly Meeting Speaker Series

You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists November Monthly Meeting Speaker Series

Speaker: Milan Baral

Topic: Between Cliffs and Carcasses: The Ecology of Egyptian Vultures in Nepal

When: November 26, 2026 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Held at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4, in the Theatre room.

Egyptian Vultures are among the world’s most remarkable yet threatened scavenging birds. Drawing on field research in Nepal, this presentation explores how Egyptian Vultures select roosting sites, use food resources and interact with a changing environment. Through field observations, photographs and research findings, the talk will highlight these birds’ fascinating behaviour, ecological importance and the conservation challenges they face in human-dominated landscapes.

Milan Baral is a wildlife biologist and researcher who recently completed his Master of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge. His research focuses on avian ecology, behaviour, conservation and population genetics. He is especially interested in understanding how birds respond to environmental change and human-modified landscapes.

We will also welcome Ed Karpuk who will unveil the new improved Nature Central website Story Map.

All are welcome, you do not have to be a RDRN member to attend.