Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Did you know Maine’s most diverse waterbird colony sits right in Saco Bay, at Stratton Island?  Do you know how YCAS supports this program? Paula Shannon, Seabird Sanctuary Manager for the National Audubon Society’s Seabird Restoration Program, will discuss the bird life of Stratton Island and how the National Audubon Society works to protect and enhance waterbird populations on the island. Learn about research currently taking place on Stratton Island, as well as plans for the future. Paula has spent numerous field seasons studying birds and living and working on islands, from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska, and is pleased to share information about this island jewel right in your own backyard.