Nature Moncton - October Monthly Meeting Presentation

Topic: Shorebirds in Atlantic Canada

Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 7 PM

Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge

Presenter: Dr. Diana Hamilton

Every year in late summer, large numbers of Arctic-breeding shorebirds migrate through our region, stopping to fuel up before continuing their long journey to their tropical non-breeding grounds where they spend the winter. Atlantic Canada provides critical habitat for these birds which are facing challenges and population declines throughout their range. Diana Hamilton, a professor in the Biology Department at Mount Allison university, has been studying these birds for over 25 years. Working with colleagues at Environment and Climate Change Canada and many students, Diana’s lab has examined many aspects of shorebird ecology. She will share some of their group’s insights on Semipalmated Sandpipers and other shorebird species during their time in our region.

Diana has been a professor at Mount Allison since 2005, and the Biology Department Head since 2018. Prior to joining Mount A, Diana did postdoctoral work at UNB, where she developed her fascination with shorebirds and their intertidal habitat. Before working on shorebirds and mudflats, Diana completed a PhD atthe University of Guelph, where she examined combined effects of predation by Common Eiders and disturbance on rocky intertidal communities.

This presentation will be in-person. It will also be available via Zoom here.

All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.