The Bird Genoscape Project with Erica Roberston

02/26/2026 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM MT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Belmar Library
555 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80226
Room Number: Large Meeting Room

Summary

PhD student Erica Robertson will share about the purpose of the Bird Genoscape project and how it contributes to conserving threatened populations of birds. She will also share about her fascinating work with Bank Swallows!

Description

Did you know that an estimated 1 out of every 2 songbird populations are declining across the Western Hemisphere? Because migratory birds travel vast distances between breeding and wintering areas, understanding why populations are declining has been difficult. Erica Robertson will share about the Bird Genoscape Project, which develops genoscapes to connect populations of concern across their full annual cycle. Come hear Erica speak about this incredible project and how the resulting genoscapes can be used to target limited conservation resources where they are needed most. She will also share details about her work with Bank Swallows in connection to this project.