Dr. Robert Zink, Bell Museum and Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, U of M *
Bird Populations vs. Manmade Threats * Avian biodiversity is threatened by various human factors with migratory species especially at risk. Migratory birds frequently collide with manmade structures. Such losses are believed to represent the main cause of human induced mortality of North American birds. Dr. Zink will discuss the relative vulnerability of bird populations to these threats based on his recent controversial article. *When: *Please join us from *7:00-7:30 pm *to socialize over cookies. A brief business meeting and the featured speaker begin at *7:30 pm*. The meeting will conclude before 9:00 pm. * Where: *Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3801 American Blvd E, Bloomington. Hwy 494 to 34th Ave – S to American Blvd; turn left and go 2 blocks. Center will be on your right. Also accessible via the Hiawatha Light Rail line; exit at the American Blvd. stop. *Meetings are free and open to the public. *Seating is limited, but we do not anticipate any problems. Questions, please, call me at 612-978-3993. -- Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
