A Swallow-tailed Kite’s 10,000 mile journey: A black and white odyssey
Art joins science to reveal the wonders and perils of the Swallow-tailed Kite’s migration in a six-month installation at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, Florida. The paintings, poetry, and
photography of Margo McKnight, Chris Cock, and Jim Gray bring to life ARCI’s exciting discoveries about the year-round ecology of this alluring raptor.
Since 1996, ARCI has studied the Swallow-tailed Kite’s 10,000 mile journey between the lowlands of the southeastern U.S. and the humid plains of Brazil. Long ocean crossings, hazardous weather, and threats to their habitats make this a treacherous trip. This exhibit of bold colors, striking photos, and poignant words conveys the strength and fragility of a bird that will spend days on the wing to out-wit a storm, yet can only watch from above as humans destroy the diverse landscapes they have inhabited for centuries of changing seasons.
Dates: October 12, 2013 – April 13, 3014Location: Florida Museum of Natural History
University of Florida Cultural Plaza
3215 Hull Rd.
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm
Tel: (352) 846-2000
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