Bronx Zoo Bird expert at bird club

Posted 8/21/12

MONTICELLO, NY — Kevin Hils, the collections manager for the ornithology department at the Bronx Zoo, will be the featured speaker at the 29th anniversary dinner of the Catskill Exotic Bird Club, …

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Bronx Zoo Bird expert at bird club

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MONTICELLO, NY — Kevin Hils, the collections manager for the ornithology department at the Bronx Zoo, will be the featured speaker at the 29th anniversary dinner of the Catskill Exotic Bird Club, on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at Mr. Willy’s restaurant.

Overseeing the collection of more than 1400 individual specimens of over 260 species of birds, Hills brings 30 years of zoo management and public outreach experience to the club. He will discuss the trials, tribulations, success stories and humorous adventures working in zoos throughout the country, including the Knoxville and Columbus zoos, as well as his years as the director of the Chehaw Wild Animal Park in Albany, GA, culminating in his current position at the Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Society.

The dinner is open to the public. There will be a silent auction preceding the talk. Cost for the dinner, which includes everything from appetizers to dessert, is $35. Mr. Willy’s restaurant is located at 3695 State Rte. 42. Call 845/794-7966 or 747-9370.

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