Program


Meeting at a glance – times subject to change.

November 5
1200 – 2100: Registration
1800 – 2000: Welcome Reception (light hors d’oeuvers, cash bar)

November 6
0800 – 0900: Plenary Session
0900 – 1700: Concurrent Paper Sessions
1800 – 2000: Poster Social (heavy fare, cash bar)

November 7
0800 – 0900: Plenary Session
0900 – 1700: Concurrent Paper Sessions
1730 – 1830: WBS Business Meeting

November 8
0830 – 1700: Concurrent Paper Sessions
1800 – 1900: Silent Auction
1900 – 2100: Banquet (buffet, cash bar)

Three full days of scientific sessions with oral and poster presentations are planned. Eight symposia have been confirmed:

  1. "Shorebirds" led by Erica Nol
  2. "Waterbird research in the Laguna Madre" led by Clay Green
  3. "Ecology and Conservation of the Reddish Egret" led by Stefani Melvin
  4. "Waterbird Studies on the North American Great Plains" led by Christopher Somers
  5. "Climate Change and Aquatic Environments: Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Birds" led by Katharine Parsons
  6. "Updates on Waterbird Conservation Plans" (papers and a break-out session) led by Jennifer Wheeler
  7. "Which way did they go? Considerations for tracking colonial waterbirds." led by Susan Elbin and Tommy King
  8. "The rising Tide: Marsh Birds in a Changing Environment" led by Scott Rush

We are also considering special sessions for both poster and oral presentations by students. Additional suggestions (and leaders) for other Symposia are still being accepted. Please send suggestions to the Chair of the Scientific Program (Chip.Weseloh@ec.gc.ca). Check back soon for more information on abstract submissions and registration.