SSILL Lecture - Shorebirds of Connecticut

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This is not a library sponsored event.

Purpose of Meeting

This is a Schiller Shoreline Institute for Lifelong Learning Program

Presenter: Joe Attwater, Connecticut Audubon Society

Our speaker is the Conservation and Education Coordinator at Connecticut Audubon Society. His graduate research focused on migrating songbirds and seabirds. In addition, as a VISTA volunteer, he  studied sustainable food systems and concentrated on local agriculture. Our speaker also leads many popular bird-focused community programs and webinars.

Program Description

Perhaps no other group  of birds connects continents like shorebirds, many of which make the longest migrations of any species. These incredible athletes also face numerous challenges, from coastal development to climate change. Learn about the migrations of these amazing birds, the conservation efforts to protect them, and the species you can expect to see in Connecticut.