Mid-Coast Audubon: Birds and Climate Change with Steve Hampton (On Zoom)
Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library is back for another season! We’ll kick off this series on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 PM on Zoom only with Steve Hampton for a presentation all about birds and climate change.
Deep Birding: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Birds in a Rapidly Changing Climate
From large-scale habitat changes associated with European colonization to rapid climate change today, the birds of North America have faced, and will face, dramatically changing habitats across the continent. Examining the past, present, and future of our birds, we will explore why some are adapting, and some are not.
Steve Hampton is an award-winning writer who integrates stories of Indigenous history, climate change, and birds. He is an enrolled citizen of Cherokee Nation and has been birding since he was 7 years old. With a PhD in natural resource economics, he worked for the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for 25 years, where he was involved in oil spill response, seabird restoration, and coordination with Native communities. He currently serves as the Conservation Chair and CBC compiler for Rainshadow Bird Alliance in Port Townsend. His article in the December 2022 issue of Birding magazine summarized the scientific research on birds and climate change.
MID-COAST AUDUBON, SERVING THE MAINE COUNTIES OF KNOX, LINCOLN, AND WALDO
Mid-Coast Audubon is a chapter of Audubon, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term, responsible use of natural resources through informed membership, education and community awareness.
Throughout the year fascinating and informative programs are presented (free!) via the Camden Public Library, and there are numerous field trips to see birds and learn about the natural history of Maine. Come be part of the fun and learning. Check out our events page for dates/times. You can also watch the recorded presentations from earlier programs.