[SEMCO] Birds on the Brink series at Mass Audubon

[Melissa Lowe Cestaro]

BIRDS ON THE BRINK

This month Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting a
series of talks and walks to learn more about the birds identified by
the landmark State of the Birds report as species in decline. 

 

For more information or to register for the programs listed below,
please call 508-349-2615 or visit:
http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/news.
php?id=1960&event=no

 

Saving Space for the Eastern Meadowlark

Wednesday, June 6, 10 am-Noon

The State of the Birds report shows that birds that rely on grasslands
and open landscapes, such as the eastern meadowlark and northern
harrier, are in the greatest decline. Because these critical habitats
are threatened by forest succession and human development, they require
active management to keep them open landscapes. Join naturalist Dennis
Murley at Fort Hill in Eastham, the site of a multi-year grasslands
restoration project. We'll bird in open areas while appreciating the
panoramic views of Nauset Marsh.  $7 Mass Audubon members, $9
non-members. Registration required.

 

Saltmarsh Birds Coping with Sea Level Rise

Wednesday, June 13, 10 am-Noon

Climate change and sea level rise are an emerging threat to tidal marsh
obligate breeders such as the

saltmarsh sparrow, seaside sparrow, Nelson's sparrow, willet, and
clapper rail, as well as to birds that find their food in the marsh.
Saltmarsh Habitat Avian Research Program scientist and Ph.D. candidate
Maureen Correll will lead a field walk through the sanctuary's tidal
marshes and deliver a short presentation on the current research being
conducted to support management and conservation of this fragile coastal
habitat. $7 Mass Audubon members, $9 non-members. Registration required.

 

The Double-crested Cormorant: Symbol of Ecological Conflict

Thursday, June 21, 7:30-8:30 pm

Author Dennis Wild joins us to share the struggle of the double-crested
cormorant whose interests often compete with our own. His talk will give
you insight into cormorant biology, natural history, and behavior. The
author will also deliver a balanced look at the impact that humans,
climate and terrain changes have made on cormorants and the conflicts
this species is likely to face going forward. Books will be available
for purchase and signing. $5 Mass Audubon members, $7 non-members.
Registration required.

 

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Melissa Lowe 
Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 
PO Box 236, South Wellfleet, MA 02663 
mlowe at massaudubon.org 
508-349-2615, ext 107 

Protecting the Nature of Massachusetts 
www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay 

 

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