Date: 11/11/24 7:19 am From: '<bikenbird...>' via NHBirds <nhbirds...> Subject: [NHBirds] *** NH Audubon Seacoast Chapter Wednesday November 13, 2024 7:30 PM Program - Racing the Tides: Saltmarsh Sparrow Research and Monitoring in NH***
New HampshireAudubon Seacoast Chapter
Please note thefollowing: * Check thechapter website (http://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs) for any changes thatmay impact the in person program. * There will berefreshments from 7-7:30 pm. Feel freeto bring in refreshments for others to enjoy at the program. Thank you!
WednesdayNovember 13, 2024 7:30 pm Program – Racing the Tides: Saltmarsh Sparrow Research andMonitoring in NH
Nicknamed the "Canary in theCoastline", Saltmarsh Sparrows shine a light on the threat thataccelerated rates of sea-level rise pose to salt marshes across New England.This small secretive bird nests exclusively in salt marshes but, as marshesdegrade, Saltmarsh Sparrows are at risk of global extinction, with estimates asearly as 2035. Come hear Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader atNH Audubon, share her experiences working with Saltmarsh Sparrows and herresearch which is currently being used to inform local salt marsh restoration.Learn about these amazing birds, the challenges they face, and what it is liketo live in the salt marsh.
Bio:As a master's student at the University of New Hampshire and a Graduate ResearchFellow at Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Grace McCulloch has awealth of experience and stories to share from working in NH salt marshes.Focusing on understanding Saltmarsh Sparrow occupancy and nesting, she has beenbusy zigzagging across the Seacoast monitoring nests, conducting point counts,and banding. In her new position with NH Audubon as their Community ScienceProject Leader, she brings to the role a background in wildlife ecology and apassion for connecting people to their local wildlife. She has worked invarious positions doing avian research in northern Vermont and New Hampshire,leading public programs at Acadia National Park, and even as a camp counselorat the Seacoast Science Center. In her free time, Grace enjoys photographingwildlife, hiking, and (of course) birding.
All are welcome to attend our WednesdayNovember 13, 2024 program which is free of charge at the Seacoast ScienceCenter (wheelchair accessible), Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Boulevard,Rye NH (click here for Google maps, Seacoast Science Center) There will berefreshments starting at 7 pm. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Entrance doors willbe locked at 7:45 pm. Cancellations will be announced onhttp://www.seacoastchapter.org/programs and this Google group.
Thank You! Dunkin’ of 14 Central Ave (exit 7off of Rte 16), Dover, NH (603) 740-9649 donates hot coffee and more for ourprograms. When you visit the location mention a thank you!
