This event is part of Environment for the Americas Bird Book Club

Some birds stop you in your tracks and refuse to let go of your curiosity. Join Environment for the Americas for our August Bird Book Club as we dive into A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey by writer and conservationist Jonathan Meiburg.

This captivating book begins with an unanswered question from Charles Darwin himself, sparked by an encounter with a strange and charismatic bird in the Falkland Islands: the striated caracara. Handsome, social, clever, and intensely curious, these falcons once stole hats and tools from Darwin’s crew and nearly two centuries later, they still challenge our understanding of intelligence, evolution, and survival.

Following Darwin’s abandoned mystery, Meiburg takes readers on a sweeping journey across South America and beyond, from the windswept coasts of Tierra del Fuego to tropical forests and even falconry parks in the English countryside. Along the way, he weaves together science, travel, history, and biography, introducing us to rare birds, overlooked naturalists, and the fragile futures of species living at the edge of the world.

This engaging conversation will explore curiosity—in birds and humans alike—along with intelligence, adaptation, and what makes certain creatures linger in our minds long after we first encounter them.

Perfect for bird lovers, armchair travelers, and readers drawn to stories where nature, history, and discovery intertwine. Come ready to ask questions, share wonder, and meet one of the most remarkable birds you may never have heard of.