From Robins to Raptors
A Close-Up Look at Virginia’s Feathered Residents
Ask an Author with Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger
How well do you know the birds in your backyard?
Join Bridgewater College biology professor Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger for an up-close look at Virginia’s remarkable birdlife. Using specimens from Bridgewater College’s bird study collection, she’ll help participants sharpen their identification skills and discover the fascinating habits and habitats of familiar and not-so-familiar birds.
From woodpeckers and songbirds to owls and raptors, explore bird migration, diets, and behavior—and learn ways to attract more birds to your own backyard.
About the Presenter
Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger is a professor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science at Bridgewater College. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Tech and a Ph.D. in molecular immunology from the Medical College of Virginia.
An avid birdwatcher who has observed birds on four continents, Robyn contributed to the second edition of Birds of Rockingham County, a comprehensive resource documenting 314 bird species and their presence in our region.
Robyn is also a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener and a contributor to VPM PBS’s Virginia Home Grown, sharing her knowledge of gardening, native plants, and wildlife.
