Sac Audubon workshop looks at regional birds & effects of climate change

What are scientific models predicting for birds and climate change in  Southwest Montana? Sacajawea Audubon Society has announced the “Birds of Southwest Montana & the Changing of Our Climate” workshop to provide a forum for insight. The classroom portion of the two-part event will take place at Bozeman Public Library on Wednesday, January 23rd from 6–7:30pm. A Saturday morning field trip will follow on January 26th from 9am–noon.
The workshop will look at 5 birds in Southwest Montana and the challenges they face, with regards to patterns of migration or breeding in Montana. What healthy habitats do these migrating and breeding birds need? A dangerous myth is that we simply can’t solve the effect of the changing of our climate. That is not true. This workshop will look at what we can do to shape the future of our bird-friendly communities.
“You often hear of climate change being all doom and gloom, but one of the findings is that in winter especially, parks are going to become more important sanctuaries for birds,” says Audubon Society avian biologist Joanna Wu. “Some birds may even stop migrating if winters are mild enough that they can tolerate local conditions.”
Cost for the workshop is $20 for Sac Audubon members and $45 for non-members. Net proceeds will benefit bird-friendly community projects. To register and for more information, please visit www.sacajaweaaudubon.org. Space is limited.
The mission of the Sacajawea Audubon Society is to build on an interest in birds to promote the conservation of our natural environment through enjoyment, education and action.