Wildfire activity is intensifying globally, exposing people and wildlife to more frequent and intense smoke pollution. Birds are likely to be especially vulnerable to increased smoke due to their sensitive respiratory systems. In this online presentation, UW-Madison and Madison East High School graduate Dr. Olivia Sanderfoot will share what we know so far about how smoke impacts avian physiology, behavior, and reproductive success and highlight opportunities for you to get involved in critical research on this urgent conservation topic. A Q & A will follow with Dr. Sanderfoot, who leads Project FeederWatch at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Register for this special presentation.

This talk is co-hosted by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, Northeastern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, Chequamagon Audubon Society, SOS Save Our Songbirds, Audubon Society-UW Madison, and UW Green Bay Bird Alliance.