Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors.

Audiences will be captivated by the triumphs and challenges of these remarkable creatures that defy all odds and soar across mountains, deserts, cities and forests as they head home to raise their young.

Immediately following the film, Julie Hill-Gabriel, Vice President, Habitat Conservation, North America for the National Audubon Society will present on how Audubon protects water resources for birds and people, and why programs such as the Duck Stamp help conserve wetlands and protect habitat for these important birds.

About Julie Hill-Gabriel

Julie Hill-Gabriel coordinates National Audubon’s water and coastal conservation strategies, which are two key elements of Audubon’s strategic plan. Julie coordinates a team of policy, science and advocacy staff who focus on water and coastal issues in places like the Everglades, Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Delaware River, Saline Lakes in the arid West, the Colorado River, and Audubon’s Seabird Institute based in Maine. Prior to this role, Julie served as Audubon Florida’s Deputy Director and Policy Director, where she focused on Everglades restoration, including the importance of Everglades restoration as an adaptation measure to sea level rise and climate change.

Julie earned her J.D. cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2006, where she was President of the Environmental Law Society, Editor in Chief of Psychology, Public Policy and Law, and a member of the Society of Bar and Gavel. Julie earned her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in political science and psychology from the University of Connecticut. Before joining Audubon in 2007, Julie practiced commercial litigation in Miami.