Speakers

What are the latest findings on climate change and California birds? Mike Lynes from Audubon California will discuss climate threats to our state's birds, and how the organization is working with chapters, allies, and decision-makers to implement climate-smart, nature-based policies.

In the evergreen forest of the Pacific Northwest, two species of wood warbler that hybridize are on the brink of forming a new species. By leveraging genomic sequencing, field behavior experiments, and climate and color pigment analyses, we have uncovered the evolutionary genetic basis of speciation in these very precious wood warbler species.

This presentation will focus on the barriers (and opportunities) to reaching a wider, more diverse audience to let them know that "birding is for everyone."

The widespread belief that most birds have little sense of smell is a myth. Danielle Whittaker's research has uncovered how birds produce scents. Come learn why cowbirds smell like cookies, and why Crested Auklet colonies have a tangerine scent.

Looking for a way to help birds in your neighborhood? If you've got a cat, why not build a Catio! Outdoor cat enclosures, keep cats safe, healthy, happy and help protect birds and wildlife. Cynthia Chomos, catio designer and founder of Catio Spaces, will share the many ways you can create a visually appealing catio for your home and garden.