Dr. Cory Elowe will describe some of the research that shows the incredible ways that migratory birds seasonally change their bodies to allow them to make the perilous trip from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds and back. He will also talk about how the environment plays a role in shaping how successful they’ll be and why conservation efforts and physiology research go hand-in-hand. This program on April 10 at 7 pm Eastern is sponsored by the Athol Bird & Nature Club. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_snWtv2xXTZObEdmAANuJgg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Dr. Elowe is a postdoctoral research associate in the Biology Department at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, having earned his Ph.D. 2016-2022. As an undergraduate he attended Bowdoin College in Maine, and then earned his M.S. at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Growing up in central Maine, Cory spent a lot of time outdoors, exploring the woods around the house and trying (in vain) to get the winter birds to eat out of his hands. His father was a state wildlife biologist, so for Cory it seemed completely normal to have close encounters with wild animals regularly. An interest in biology was a part of his childhood. Cory is active in local bird clubs, an avid birder, and a regular contributor to eBird. Although he loves birds, the river otter will always be his favorite animal.
