Please note! This meeting is being held the fourth Wednesday of the month, rather than the third. There was a scheduling conflict with the library when we were planning an in-person meeting. We have switched to a Zoom-only meeting because of the rising COVID-19 cases, but kept the date that we have advertised.
Our presenter is Meagan Thomas, Watchable Wildlife Biologist/Certified Wildlife Biologist with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Her presentation, “History of the Richmond Falcon Cam and the Rebound of Virginia’s Peregrine Falcons”, will center on DWR’s Richmond Falcon Cam, including a history of the numerous birds seen on camera throughout the years, as well as a brief look into the natural history, decline, and conservation of Peregrine Falcons across the Commonwealth.
If you are a member of the Williamsburg Bird Club, a link will be sent through the mailing list. If you are not a member but want to attend this Zoom meeting, please contact us and request the Zoom link. We will be more than happy to send you a link.
Research Presentations by William and Mary Graduate Students and WBC Grant Recipients
- Grace Phillips, “The Impact of Deer Overpopulation on Songbird Abundance, Diversity, and Health”
- Michael Academia, “Ospreys and Fish Shortages: Food Addition Study Increases Nesting Success in Mobjack Bay”
- Moira Meehan, “Using Science to Save Birds from Collisions: Can Sound Make Bird-safe Windows Even Safer?”
- Emma Noyelle, “Is Mercury Really a Widespread Problem for Songbirds: the Definitive Review”
We hope the February meeting, which will be a joint meeting with the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists, will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. If you feel comfortable coming to the Williamsburg Libfrary in person, please come! Otherwise, join us via Zoom. The link will be sent to WBC and HRC members shortly before the meeting.
Our speaker will be long-time member and former WBC President Bill Williams. More details will be added to this when they are firmed up.