Please join the Linnaean Society of New York on Tuesday, October 8th, at 7 pm ET, a week from tonight. The evening consists of a short general membership meeting, a 45-60 minute lecture, and a Q&A session.
Our lectures are free, open to the public, and designed to be accessible to all. This month’s lecture will be hosted on Zoom so you can participate from anywhere. Please register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link: https://www.linnaeannewyork.org/events/dr-andrew-farnsworth-october-2024/ Bird Migration in the Era of Big Data: BirdCast perspectives on the future of monitoring migrating birds BirdCast is a collaborative project that employs the expertise of computer scientists and ornithologists to harness the power of big data to study the movements of birds and, more broadly, capture the spectacle of bird migration. Andrew Farnsworth will be speaking, in particular, about monitoring bird migration with data collected by citizen scientists and the US weather surveillance radar network, among other sources of information, to forecast where, when, and how many birds will migrate and to observe these movements in near real-time at a continental scale. He will discuss the magnitudes and extents of migration, the challenges of monitoring birds’ nocturnal movements at scales relevant to their biology, and ways radar can be used to remotely sense interconnected patterns in time and space. Birds represent dynamic and global communities, and recent trends in methods and analyses showcase the future of bird migration research and conservation to study birds’ complex roles in terrestrial, aerial, and aquatic systems. In the age of big data and observation, the potential of what remains for us to learn is inspiring. He will also speak more specifically about patterns in and around New York City, including forecasts and analyses proximate to the seminar. Andrew Farnsworth is a Visiting Scientist at the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Andrew began birding at age five and quickly developed his long-standing fascination with bird migration. To study bird movements, his current research applies remote sensing technologies, including weather surveillance radar, audio and video recording and monitoring tools, citizen science datasets, and machine learning techniques. He and his collaborators employ science to educate and engage audiences in conservation actions, notably concerning reducing light pollution impacts on nocturnally migrating birds. He has also used his extensive field and research background to consult for the energy industry (including wind, solar, and geothermal), municipalities, and research institutes. Andrew received his BS in Natural Resources from Cornell, MS in Zoology from Clemson University and PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University. He lives in New York, NY, with his wife Patricia and two daughters, Aja and Elle. He is also active in his family foundation, whose mission includes support for climate change education, promoting women’s health and rights, children’s education, and conservation. He is also a musician when time and space allow. Thank you! Kristin Ellington Board of Directors & Field Trip Committee Chair The Linnaean Society of New York Our Mission: The Linnaean Society of New York provides a forum for the sharing and advancement of science-based knowledge through a program of lectures and field trips. It fosters an appreciation of the natural world with a special emphasis on birds. Founded in 1878, the Society comprises dedicated amateurs and professionals interested in the study, preservation, and enjoyment of nature and the environment. Your membership dues support this work, so add your name to a roster of members, some illustrious but most anonymous, who, for over 140 years, have gathered to learn and explore. -- (copy & paste any URL below, then modify any text "_DOT_" to a period ".") NYSbirds-L List Info: NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsWELCOME_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsRULES_DOT_htm NortheastBirding_DOT_com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave_DOT_htm ARCHIVES: 1) mail-archive_DOT_com/nysbirds-l@cornell_DOT_edu/maillist_DOT_html 2) surfbirds_DOT_com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) birding_DOT_aba_DOT_org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: ebird_DOT_org/content/ebird/ --
