Citizen Science and Bird Watching in the City
December 16, 2020, via Zoom City dwellers may think bird watching is a pastime just for their country cousins, but birds are everywhere! Despite being one of the most beloved facets of the natural world, birds are often overlooked in urban environments. Whether you are an experienced birder or a novice, join Dr. Charles Nilon, Professor of Fisheries and Wildlife at the University of Missouri, to learn how you can explore the world of birds no matter where you live. You will also discover how bird watching provides great opportunities to get involved in citizen science, just in time for the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count—the longest-running citizen science survey in the world! The speaker: Charles Nilon, PhD, is the William J. Rucker Professor in Fisheries and Wildlife at the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources. He holds a PhD in Ecology and Wildlife from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His research and teaching focus on urban wildlife ecology and conservation, and the human dimensions of wildlife management.
