This May, the core committee of the BirdsCaribbean Seabird Working Group (SWG) will begin a series of webinars to help conservation practitioners across the Caribbean prepare for engagement in a 2023 regional seabird census.
To accommodate varying levels of expertise, the series begins with the basics and will build in complexity as the weeks progress. The first webinar in the series is Caribbean Seabird Identification, scheduled to be held on May 31, from 4–5PM EDT. Noted seabird biologist and conservationist J. Christopher Haney will share stunning photos to help participants identify the 22 species of seabirds that nest on the Caribbean’s beaches, cliffs and mangroves.
“Even if you are a seasoned pro, we think you will find the webinar enjoyable,” shared Jennifer Wheeler, core member of the SWG. “Chris has many years of experience training seabird observers and presents in casual, conversational style. He will provide tips and tricks on ID, and there will also be time for Q&A segment at the end.”
Join us! Take advantage of this fun opportunity to gain, sharpen or test your identification skills and prepare for the upcoming Caribbean seabird census. Register here bit.ly/CaribSeabirdID
The SWG webinars are designed to be interactive – with quizzes to test your new-found knowledge, and question and answer sessions at the end of each event. Participants will be able to meet renowned seabird specialists and learn from their knowledge and experience.
Topics for the webinars include design, preparation, logistics, and protocols of seabird surveys; data management; and other needed skills for monitoring seabirds. The SWG welcomes input on the topics you would like to be covered, let us know your ideas! Contact: Juliana Coffey (juliana@grenadinesbirds.com) and Hannah Madden (hannah.madden@cnsi.nl).