Date: 3/17/13 7:26 pm
From: Philip Witmer <philip.witmer...>
Subject: [MDBirding] Sally Ann Sims to speak at DVOC


The next meeting of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is this Thursday, March 21st, at 7:30 PM at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. Details at www.dvoc.org .

Everyone is invited to attend. Visitors are always welcome.


Featured speaker: Sally Ann Sims

Atlantic Coast sandy beaches�prime nesting habitat for the federally threatened Piping Plover�are extremely vulnerable to future sea level rise. This research examines whether there is enough room in the landscape for landward movement of important plover nesting habitat under sea level rise, including whether current development will block habitat movement. Conservation implications are considered, including a call for greater stakeholder engagement for beach preservation in this varied landscape of dunes, rocky headlands, salt ponds, wildlife refuges, and dense development on Rhode Island's Weekapaug Coast.

Rob Bierregaard will also give a brief presentation on Rift Valley Migration.

Please join us for these exciting talks.

Regards,

Phil Witmer
Delaware Valley Ornithological Club
Vice President
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