*The NC Bird Atlas: Past, Present and Future*7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16
Reuter Center, UNCA
Upstairs in Room 206
or join us on Zoom
<https://urgqu5lab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001So1XqtHZ8h4KPausAWGcjKYEYOhsOCg6SJ8rosNWASKck8NEpHe0iCCEkxcMvNfIfFXg5aVjpoOICb4wbtu2wExPPXRwwgUpbYjow0adTf8VnKIpsO5eFL8hDNgXzmBVzg_ObcYcnmWxss9laYAQhCpYkSmxiu18AfhaQi5y2PAhbQ26pbwcwSn2UfHR86RvikepM1JTFM_nEie4cK53miOd3cZvFSQ5&c=PZgoaNlNf4f8u7DvEgtNV3MFZtFMefI1JU_FQkMs1JlKBbDbvIzgFQ==&ch=7hymyvZiwqiC3Dkbqjow_64fQBUdGz-L06dnkPnUDBus2fEZTIxrRA==>
Join Blue Ridge Audubon for a presentation by Lee Sherrill on the North
Carolina Bird Atlas project and its importance to conserving the birds of
North Carolina. Learn about the fascinating data on birds that has been
collected and how the project will progress during its final 2 years. The
North Carolina Bird Atlas is a comprehensive project aimed at documenting
the distribution and abundance of bird species throughout the state. Led by
a collaboration between the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
(NCWRC), the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and North Carolina
State University, this ambitious undertaking relies on contributions from
the birding community and professional researchers. Through its interactive
online platform and community engagement efforts, the North Carolina Bird
Atlas fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse
birdlife of our state. By collecting data on bird populations across
various habitats, the Atlas provides valuable insights into avian ecology,
migration patterns, and conservation priorities.
Lee Sherrill is a Mountain Science Support Specialist in the Wildlife
Management Division of NCWRC. A native of North Carolina, Lee graduated
from Western Carolina University with a degree in natural resources
management. Post-graduation, Lee joined the Peace Corps and served 3 years
in the upper Amazon region of Ecuador. He began his career with the NCWRC
in 2006 at the former Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, first as an
educator and then as the program coordinator. In 2022, Lee moved to the
Wildlife Management Division within the NCWRC and joined the NC Bird Atlas
management team.
*Blue Ridge Audubon programs are free and open to all. *
