Date: 11/11/26 5:17 pm From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Fwd: Monarch Butterfly film screening
Many people enjoyed Kim's presentation when she did one for our club a few
years ago, so thought I would pass this on to you,
-Diana
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From: Kim Smith <kimsmith.designs1...>
Date: Wed, Nov 11, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Subject: Monarch Butterfly film screening
To:
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Dear Friends,
On Wednesday, November18th, at 2pm, I will be presenting a screening of my
documentary *Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly,*
along with a QandA to follow, at the Reading Public Library.
<https://readingpl.libnet.info/event/16921585> This program is free and
open to the public and is a joint presentation with the Reading Neighbors
Network and Friends of the Reading Public Library. The screening begins at
2pm and I plan to stay as long as there are questions.
As so many of the beautiful songbirds that grace our communities have
departed for warmer climes, the winter ducks are fast returning. Amongst a
number of species, look for Buffleheads, Ring-billed Ducks, Northern
Pintails, Goldeneyes, American Wigeons, and the mergansers; my favorite
being the Hooded Mergansers, with their wonderfully funny courtship
displays. Last week I filmed an armada of 12 migrating Mute Swans and they
too were displaying courtship behavior. The older Swans in the flock were
reestablishing pair bonds while the younger Swans were forming new
relationships (with much fighting taking place as well). Recently also we
had two extraordinary heron events taking place at our local ponds and I am
very much looking forward to finding the time to write their stories.
*Giving thanks today to all the veterans who have served so bravely.*
*With gratitude to everyone that voted, the largest midterm turnout in over
a century!*
