Citizen Science Open House

During our Saturday, October 5 Open House we’ll be screening the documentary Flyways! Follow a conservation movement of bird-loving experts and Citizen Scientists as they mobilize to the challenge of understanding and saving shorebirds.
What do shorebirds have to do with us? In an article for the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council Zaylah Pearson-Good writes, “Each spring and fall, thousands of feathers slice through the brisk San Luis Valley (SLV) sky, alerting resident wildlife, local farmers, and eager birders to the change of season. Ranging from shorebirds to songbirds, a myriad of avian species visit this high-elevation desert as they migrate along the Central Flyway to their breeding and wintering grounds. Nurtured by the Valley’s mosaic of wetlands, riparian corridors, and agricultural fields, the SLV is a critical stopover for these determined travelers.

Read more about the Central Flyway over the SLV here: https://www.slvec.org/…/the-san-luis-valley-as-a…
And track current bird migration in Saguache County using the Birdcast website:
https://dashboard.birdcast.info/region/US-CO-109
THOUSANDS of birds are currently passing overhead each night!
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