Janet Ng

Brooke Bateman, Senior Director of Climate and Community Science at the National Audubon Society, and Janet Ng, a wildlife biologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, dive into the fascinating world of bird counts. They highlight the 125-year legacy of the Christmas Bird Count, exploring how this community-driven science initiative helps track bird populations and their reactions to climate change. The duo discusses alarming trends like species range shifts and population declines, while emphasizing the vital role of local birdwatchers in conservation efforts.