And we're sure they're not talking about road rage gestures. Instead, it's a clever intro to the lifestyle of intrepid birder Tom Gatz, who made his first millennium mark with a sighting of the Southern Giant Petrel. That's no surprise for this U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist who recently spent three weeks visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula. While encountering relatively few species during his Southern Hemisphere romp, Gatz was amazed by the tens of thousands of birds congregating in breeding colonies. The highlight was a huge colony of King Penguins, the second-largest penguins in the world.
Admission is free.
For information, call 629-0510. The series features prime disappearing aficionados from around the country. He's performed across the globe and on numerous TV shows, and even appeared with Jack Nicholson in the film Crossing Guard . Las Vegas star Charles Bach will also perform. Call 790-4060 for information.