Free and Open to the Public

Wednesday, August 16th, 7:00PM
Madeline Island Museum

Speaker: Ryan Brady, Conservation Biologist, Wisconsin DNR

Photo by Ryan Brady

Birds bring joy to so many of us. Yet recent studies show alarming declines in many species, including backyard favorites like orioles, jays and juncos. Fortunately, there is hope. In this presentation, get to know the birds of the Chequamegon Bay region, how their populations are faring, why many consider this among the best birding areas in the state and actions we can take to stem declines and attract more birds to our own backyards. 

Ryan Brady, Conservation Biologist
Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Ryan is a Conservation Biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation. He works on a variety of statewide bird monitoring, outreach, and conservation projects. Based out of Ashland on the shores of Lake Superior, he has served as WBCP’s Bird Monitoring Coordinator since 2008. Ryan coordinates citizen-based monitoring programs for owls, nightjars, and secretive marsh; serves as Science Coordinator for Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II; and conducts a variety of communication and outreach activities related to birding and bird conservation. Wisconsin Bird Conservation Partnership