Photo: Prothonotary Warbler, Heather Orkis/Audubon Photography Awards

When: Thursday, December 15, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Members: $15
Non-members: $25

Prothonotary Warbler, Heather Orkis/Audubon Photography Awards

Cure your winter blues with a pop of yellow! Join us to learn all about the Prothonotary Warbler, the only Eastern warbler species that nests in cavities. Populations of this striking bird, affectionately described by some as a "flying lemon," have declined by 34 percent since 1970. It is a watch list species for Partners in Flight. The Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO) has been studying the species since 1995 by banding and monitoring nestlings at 130+ nesting boxes along Virginia’s coast. Shirley Devan, a member of the board of directors for the CVWO, will provide a brief life history of the Prothonotary Warbler. She also will describe CVWO’s banding efforts and what the organization has learned in the process. You also can expect to see some great photos.

Shirley Devan currently serves on the board of the Virginia Society of Ornithology. She is one of the founding members of the Historic Rivers Chapter of Master Naturalists and has served as president of the Williamsburg Bird Club; she continues in active service on the board of both organizations.