Presented by Beth Mendelsohn
What’s behind the “nomadic” lifestyle of the Short-eared Owl? Why do their seasonal
movements vary anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand miles and can also differ
widely in timing and location? Join research biologist Beth Mendelsohn, from the Owl Research
Institute, as she presents her findings on these questions and others during our March 10th
meeting. By conducting winter owl roost surveys, documenting nesting sites and chick success
rates, Beth hopes to unravel the mysteries of Short-eared Owl failure and identify possible
strategies to mitigate population declines.
Beth Mendelsohn earned her graduate degree from the University of Wyoming with an
emphasis on Great Gray Owl genetics. She has been a research biologist with the Owl
Research Institute since 2019. Beth shares passion for field biology, natural history, and long
term research through public speaking, scientific papers, and bringing the public into the field to
observe research in action.
The meeting will take place Monday, March 10th. Our meetings are available both in person and virtually. For those attending the meeting in person on March 10th, we’ll meet in Room 26 of the Gateway Community Center at 7pm. This room is located on the east side of the building along Glenwood Drive. Look for our banner outside. If you want to join virtually email info@flatheadaudubon.org.