PHOTO: “Greak Auks” by John James Audubon (Submitted photo)
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon will host “Changing Bird Populations in Maine,” a life webinar with biologist Herb Wilson, from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Since Maine became a state in 1820, there have been many changes in the state’s bird fauna. Some species have immigrated into the state to become a part of our avifauna. Others have declined and, in some cases, disappeared. Wilson explores the changes in Maine’s birds over the past two centuries, using a variety of resources.
Wilson is a professor emeritus of biology at Colby College, where he taught ornithology, evolution and diversity, marine ecology and marine invertebrate zoology. His primary ornithological interests are the impacts of global climate change on bird migration and the foraging behavior of winter birds in Maine. He is also keenly interested in the odonates and butterflies of Maine.
The presentation is free, but requires registration. Visit western.maineaudubon.org to find registration information. Once registered, you will receive login information via email.
