Boreal forests are especially sensitive and vulnerable to climate change. Using current research and personal observations, Joan Collins will offer insights on wildlife changes occurring in boreal habitats of New York’s Adirondacks primarily as a result of climate change. The focus will be on boreal species such as Black-backed Woodpecker, Olive-sided and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Bicknell’s Thrush, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Rusty Blackbird, and Blackpoll and Palm Warblers, among others, and their high and low elevation habitats. Her presentation will utilize photographs, video, and audio of these iconic species of the Adirondacks (and a few mammal species too!).
Joan Collins leads birding trips year-round, is a New York State licensed guide, an Adirondack 46er, and has climbed all the Adirondack fire tower peaks. She is a past President of the New York State Ornithological Association and current Editor of New York Birders.