💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: TNC’s Mario Balitbit on Long-Term Monitoring of Shore Bird Populations
Mario Balitbit will discuss long-term monitoring of shore bird of populations such as American Oystercatchers, Whimbrels and Willets.
TNC Bio:
A lifelong bird enthusiast, Mario joined TNC full time in December 2022 after working as a summer seasonal shorebird technician. As part of VVCR’s Migratory Bird Program, Mario assists with our long-term monitoring efforts of many shore/waterbird species—including willets, American oystercatchers and whimbrels—found breeding, wintering or migrating along the Barrier Islands system. Mario also coordinates our Island Steward volunteer program, engaging visitors on barrier island policies to protect beach nesting birds.
Agenda:
- 5:00-5:30: Social time
- 5:30-6:00 Business meeting
- 6:00-7:00 Speaker.