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SUMMARY: What's Happening To Our Birds? - 
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nRESCHEDULED TO SEPT 9th \nThe numbers are staggering. A recent article in the journal Science documents declines among 64% of all eastern forest bird species—a loss of 167 million birds—and among 50% of all boreal forest species—a loss of 501 million birds— in North America alone. That means nearly one in four of all eastern forest birds and one in three of all boreal forest birds that were coloring the forest with their flashy feathers and cheerful songs in 1970 are no longer with us. \nThere are many reasons for these declines. Some of the more persistent are habitat loss on both breeding and wintering grounds\, loss or degradation of migratory stopovers\, decline or contamination of insect food from overuse of pesticides\, collisions with windows and other human structures\, and predation from cats. Individuals can take simple steps to steward birds and habitat\, and every little bit helps. Maine\ncan do more than a little bit; in fact\, we can play an outsized role in helping to stem the decline. \nOur state has the largest remaining block of forest in the eastern U.S. and these forests are vital to the breeding success of millions of forest songbirds every year. We are the “baby bird factory” for the entire Atlantic Flyway. Because of that\, much of northern and western Maine has been designated as a globally significant Important Bird Area by National Audubon and BirdLife International. We have both an opportunity and a\nresponsibility to help these declining birds. \nCome learn more about how the data were gathered\, who’s at risk and why\, and what you can do to help stem the declines. All landowners in the region with grasslands or forestlands can help change that by creating or improving habitat for birds in Maine. Your efforts to care for your woods\, fields and waters can make a big difference! \nSally Stockwell is a wildlife ecologist with experience in conservation of nongame\, rare\, and endangered species in freshwater wetlands\, coastal beaches and marshes\, and northern forests. She has additional experience as an interpretive naturalist\, environmental education instructor\, and outdoor adventure leader. Sally holds a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology and an M.S. in wildlife management from the University of Maine and a B.S. in biology from The Evergreen State College\, Olympia\, Washington. In 2008\, Sally was the recipient of the UMaine Department of Wildlife Ecology Award for Professional Excellence for long-term career service to wildlife conservation. Sally serves on numerous state committees and has been actively involved in town planning\, open space planning.
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LOCATION:Roberts Learning Center\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
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